STATE CHAMPS! - Chesaning's 18-member competitive cheer team captured the MHSAA Div. 3 state championship at the DeltaPlex in Grand Rapids last Saturday. It was the Indian's third title since 2001 and fifth MHSAA crown overall. See this Sunday's Citizen for complete details and exclusive action photos, and watch for how you can order your commemorative poster from this magical season. (TCC Photo by Daniel A. Lea)

The 18-member CHS team out-dueled defending state champ Remus Chippewa Hills to claim the title. Chesaning amassed a 3-round total score of 727.6 while Chippewa Hills earned runner-up honors with a 708.3. Grosse Ile finished third with 708.3.

Chesaning trailed 194.5 to 194 to top-ranked Comstock Park after one round but roared ahead to stay with a second round 220.6.

They led Chippewa Hills by 10 full points entering Round 3 and were flawless in scoring 311 points in the round.

Chesaning's title was its' fifth since 1997 under Maike who capped a brilliant 19-year coaching career with the win. The Indians were runners-up a year ago. Their other state titles came in 1997, 1998, 2001 and 2003. They were runners-up again in 2002.

Watch this week's Citizen for our tribute to the CHS state champions with exclusive photos, interviews and more.