For 2 minutes and 30 seconds on the competition mat, the cheers, chants and stunts from the Cheer Extreme DMV’s Supernovas squad don’t stop. “It’s such an adrenaline rush,” said Sarah Septoff, one of ...

Leaping, shouting, blaring music, dramatic lighting and glitter were the order of the day Sunday, as Richmond hosted the Cheer and Dance Extreme Mid-Atlantic Premier Open Championship.

EXTRAORDINARY ATHLETES. LIKE ANY GOOD CHEERLEADER, IT’S HARD TO WIPE THE SMILE OFF OF 13 YEAR OLD RAQUEL HOWARD’S FACE. YOU’RE DOING GOOD. YOU’RE PRACTICING. HOWARD IS PART OF THE SJC ALL STARS. PUSH, ...