Oct. 13, 2008

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - The Maryland competitive cheer team voted on it's captains for the 2008-09 year, with senior Ali Pascucci and junior Lauren Louis earning the spots. The team will perform for the first time in the 2008-09 season this Friday at Maryland Madness.

Both co-captains are first time captains for the Terps, but Head Coach Jarnell Bonds acknowledged that both have always had leadership roles on the team.

"Ali is a senior who is part of the 'championship class', we starting winning national titles when they were freshman," said Bonds. "She can give great perspective for all team mates because she does it all. She came in as a flyer and star tumbler and added basing to her abilities while on the team."

"Lauren is a motivator because she leads by example. She pushes herself and her teammates to be strong mentally and physically. Lauren genuinely cares about each girl on the team's success and leads them toward achieving their individual best," said Bonds.

The team's performance at Maryland Madness will take place this Friday at Comcast Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are free, but are on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 1-800-IM-A-TERP for more information.