FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 24, 2026
Clovis, NM - On Saturday, March 14, the Clovis High School Varsity and Junior Varsity Wildcadettes, alongside the talented dance teams from Gattis Middle School and Yucca Middle School, traveled to Amarillo, TX to compete in the American Dance Drill Team Panhandle Dance Showcase.
The teams proudly represented Clovis with outstanding performances, incredible dedication, and true Wildcat spirit. Their hard work and passion paid off as they brought home an impressive collection of awards, showcasing the strength and talent of our dance programs at every level.
Congratulations to these winning dance teams.
Clovis High School Varsity Wildcadettes
2nd Runner-Up Soloist- Meliya Cordova
Sweepstakes Award
Gussie Nell Davis Award of Excellence
Judges Award- Pom
Judges Award- Hip Hop
Judges Award- Military
Platinum Award for
Best Overall Presentation
Best Overall Technique
Best Overall Precision
Best Overall Choreography
Wow Factor Award- Pom Routine
Giving Back Award- Lighthouse Mission
Outstanding Team
Academic Champions Small High School Division
Best in Class- Small High School Division
1st Place Best of the Best- Overall Winner of the Contest
Clovis JV Wildcadettes
Single Division 1 - Pom
Gattis Middle School Dance
1st Place Soloist- Laikyn Pyle
Best in Class Duet: Ella Chinikidiadi & Jayla Mullins
Sweepstakes Award
Gussie Nell Davis Award
Judges Award Military
Judges Award Hip Hop
Judges Award Pom
Gold Award for excellence in
Choreography,
Technique
Precision
Sportsmanship Award
Best in Class- Middle School Division
Best of the Best- 3rd Place Overall
Yucca Middle School Dance
Sweepstakes Award
Judges Award Military
Bronze Award for excellence in
Technique
1st Runner-Up- Best in Class- Middle School Division
