Published on February 16, 2026 8:27 am
Last Updated on February 16, 2026 8:27 am
Effingham High School Winter Guard won the state championship at the Illinois Dance Team Association competition in Springfield on Saturday.
The squads won first place in JV and varsity with their lyrical routines.
Erin Browne is the coach and Emilee Ross is the assistant coach.
Squad members are: Row 1–Leela Volk, Hanna Linton, Arlette Gonzalez, Briley Willis, Helaina Longoria and Nora Jansen…Row 2–Emilee Ross, Libby Jones, Evie Macklin, Auslyn Beck, Maggie Jenkins, Isabella Jones, Jada Lira, Clara Westendorf, Aryana Hazelton and Erin Browne…Row 3–Leia Klein, Madi Garrison, Grasie Parks, Ella Knierim, Madison Scoutan, Hollann Thoele and Madalyn Westendorf. Not pictured is Payten Winchester.
