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Poms teams compete for sectional title in Palatine

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Dancing in the (2A) division are members of Schaumburg High School dance squad with Lauren Birkholz (center) leading the way in the 1st annual Sectional Competition at Palatine High School on Saturday.

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Dancing in the (2A) division are members of South Elgin High School dance squad with Taylor Russo (center) leading the way in the 1st annual Sectional Competition at Palatine High School on Saturday.

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Dancing in the (2A) division are members of Wheaton North High School dance squad with Micheli Venckus (center) leading the way in the 1st annual Sectional Competition at Palatine High School on Saturday.

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Dancing in the (2A) division are members of the Batavia High School dance squad with Abby Wilson in front in the 1st annual Sectional Competition at Palatine High School on Saturday.

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Dancing in the (2A) division are members of St. Charles East High School dance squad with Victoria Finlay (center) leading the way in the 1st annual Sectional Competition at Palatine High School on Saturday.

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Dancing in the (2A) division are members of the Glenbard South High School dance squad with Hannah Ohlmann (center) leading the way in the 1st annual Sectional Competition at Palatine High School on Saturday.

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Poms teams across the state took their activity to a new level on Saturday, when they participated in the first round of the state series in competitive dance, sanctioned by the Illinois High School Association. "We had our fingers crossed, since we didn't know what the judges would be looking for," said Sue Kawecki, coach of the Maine East Demon Squad, that also advanced at the Palatine sectional, with a kick routine.