Northgate has had a their music about winning 4 (started off "we want 4") and PTR this year has their music centered around 6.
As far as representing schools. We think it's ok to do trash talking(let's beat *insert school here* and take them down) in football, basketball, soccer, etc. so why wouldn't it be ok to mention that they are going for their 3rd state title?
Couple of things I need to point out before I clarify anything further.
One - You clearly are a supporter of Veterans so your view is going to be that "We" think it's ok. That is fine, but that doesn't necessarily mean the general public is going to think so.
Second - Not everyone thinks it is ok to "trash" talk. I have been in this sport for over 15 years and I can tell you that many teams do not condone or participate in "trash" talk. Does it happen, of course it does. But that rarely means that it is ok.
Third - this is an observation and I was just the only one to come forward and say my thoughts regarding the situation. It doesn't mean that it is wrong or right.
Fourth-Run Throughs, signs, student sections have always had a little bit of "trash talking". But the idea in question here is the actual competing team. It would be comparable to a baseball team holding up a sign in the middle of a game saying "We own you." Or a football team wearing a patch that says "3 in a row" before even getting to the playoffs. A basketball team wearing a pre-warmup shirt that says "Dynasty" before they even won their 5th region championship. The context is performed by a team, not trash talked by a sign from somebody not even involved.
Now for the cheerleading portion-comparing what you "physically" form on a floor and what is in a music portion through a saying, to me, is like comparing oranges to apples. One you see without a doubt. The other is whizzed by your ear in less than 3 seconds and who knows if you hear it or not. Sure if you listen closely, but half the time people in the stands are like "what did that say?" Physically forming something is clear, visible, intent, and easily read. Having music centered around a theme is perfectly fine in my opinion because it would be something special to a team and it most likely isn't "in your face."
This is an argument of personal opinion. Many folks might find something like this fine. I personally wasn't angry, yelling at my computer screen. Just a little head tilt with the thought, "Did they just....." So again, I may represent just cheerknowledge, or I may represent a bigger population. You never know. But anybody that supports the team will clearly think at this point, it is ok. I just am an outside observer of many cheer teams in the state and I offered my opinion to the general public.
I hope you find no fault in this.
I wish all teams the best of luck and have enjoyed watching all the variety of all divisions!
