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Alissa De Smet is part of the state championship dynasty at Sacred Hearts Academy, but until last week, she didn’t quite know the extent of her talent. The senior was selected to the UCA All-American team, one of four Lancers on the varsity competitive cheer squad honored. Cayla Cabanban, Jacelyn Tanuvasa and Andromeda Tong were also chosen to the national honors. “It’s very different to be doing it. This is my first year trying out for All-American,” De Smet said. […]

When it comes to motivation, the Sacred Hearts Lancers don’t have to look far. Cayla Cabanban brings an alpha mentality to the floor and it doesn’t matter that the three-time state champion and four-time All-American is due for a rest break. The senior earned UCA All-American honors last week, joined by three varsity teammates from Sacred Hearts. “I tried every year since freshman year and made it every year, but I never went to the camp on the mainland,” Cabanban […]

Year 4 of the Sacred Hearts Academy competitive cheer dynasty is as fierce as ever. The three-time state Hawaii High School Athletic Association Medium Division state champions are revved up despite the postponement of the sport until early 2021. Four of the Lancers earned All-American honors over the weekend from the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA). Cayla Cabanban, Alissa De Smet, Jacelyn Tanuvasa and Andromeda Tong were named among the best in the country. Gaining individual accolades on top of team […]