2024 Fall Twirler Announcements - University of Texas, San Antonio

Hello Texas Twirl Fans!

It is that exciting time of year where twirlers are auditioning for twirling spots for the Fall. This blog hopes to help spread the excitement by announcing the selections for the lovely twirlers we will see on the field very soon in Texas,and representing out of State. If you have an announcement for new twirler selections for 2024-25, please email texastwirlcontact@gmail.com so that we can help spread the word!

Today we are announcing the 2024-25 University of Texas - San Antonio Twirlers!

The University of Texas - San Antonio, also known as UTSA, is located in San Antonio, TX, and is the home of the "Spirit of San Antonio" - the Roadrunner Marching Band. Annually, the SOSA Auxiliary, coordinated by sponsor Mary Ann Srulowitz Pozzi, selects twirlers to serve in either feature or line positions. Auditions were held last month selecting one new Feature Twirler, and six line twirlers!

Premiering in the Alamadome this season will be Feature Twirler Elisabeth Kubena! Elisabeth is from Needville, Texas, where she was a Twirler at Needville High School.  

Joining Elisabeth on the field will be the UTSA Twirling Line which includes returning members, Maddie Brown (Captain), Kyra Bevill (Captain), Stephanie Garza, KayLynn Rieger, and Lauren Gluck, as well as new member Katy McClain! This Line will be working together this season to entertain and share twirling with the Roadrunner Fans. 

Maddie Brown is returning for her fourth season as a 2024 Captain. She is from New Braunfels, Texas. 

Kyra Bevill is returning for her second season as a 2024 Captain, and she is from Buda, Texas.

Stephanie Garza is returning for her fourth season, and she is from Corpus Christi, Texas.

KayLynn Reiger is returning for her second season, and she is from Needville, Texas.

Lauren Gluck is returning for her second season, and she is from Jacksonville, Texas.

Katy McClain is joining for her first season, and she is from New Braunfels, Texas. 

Make sure to follow these fantastic twirlers on their Instagram page @utsatwirlers or on Facebook at UTSA Twirlers. We look forward to seeing them together as they show off their SOSA Pride this Fall. Congrats Elisabeth, Maddi, Kyra, Stephanie, KayLynn, Lauren, and Katy! Go Roadrunners!

We hope you have enjoyed this blog post. We are always looking for great new stories about Texas twirlers. Do you have an idea or some information we could use to help highlight our sport? Contact us at texastwirlcontact@gmail.com and we would love to hear more about it. 

2024 Fall Twirler Announcements - Abilene Christian University

Hello Texas Twirl Fans!

It is that exciting time of year where twirlers are auditioning for twirling spots for the Fall. This blog hopes to help spread the excitement by announcing the selections for the lovely twirlers we will see on the field very soon in Texas or representing out of State. If you have an announcement for new twirler selections for 2024-25, please email texastwirlcontact@gmail.com so that we can help spread the word!

Today's we announce the new 2024-2025 Abilene Christian University Feature Twirler!

ACU, located in Abilene, TX, is the home of the "Big Purple Marching Band". While they have a rich history of educating great musicians, their program has just returned to having twirlers over the past few years, and we are excited to say that this will continue into the new school year. 

For Fall 2024 ACU will be welcoming to the field their new Feature Twirler, Briley Harrell!

Briley is from Grady, Texas, where she was the Feature Twirler for Grady High School. She is coached by Marlene Torres, and at ACU she will be majoring in nursing. 

We asked Briley what interested her in ACU, and she said she just knew when she stepped on campus. "I went on a college visit and loved the campus size and atmosphere." Not the mention that some very notable country stars also walked the campus in their college days. As Briley tells us, "Both Aaron Watson & Ronnie Dunn are both graduates from ACU!"

Finally, we wanted to know what Briley is looking forward to the most, and she said she can't wait for Game Day! "I am super excited to take the field with the Big Purple Band at halftime. This will be the first time that I will perform with a band!"

We are so happy to see Briley have this opportunity, and we know she will do an amazing job! Go Wildcats!

We hope you have enjoyed this blog post. We are always looking for great new stories about Texas twirlers. Do you have an idea or some information we could use to help highlight our sport? Contact us at texastwirlcontact@gmail.com and we would love to hear more about it.

2024 Southwest Regional Pageant Winners - Intermediate Pageant

Hello Texas Twirl Fans! 

Happy Twirlies Week! Before we all head to San Antonio, lets continue meeting our Regional Winners

To celebrate our new Regional Pageant title holders, over the next few weeks, we will be recognizing them here on the blog. Congrats to all of these talented twirlers on their success at Regionals. 

Today we will be recognizing the 2024 Southwest Regional Intermediate Pageant Winners!

Senior Intermediate Pageant Winner 

Bridgy McCollum

Bridgy is from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where she is currently the Feature Twirler at Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School. She is a member of the Vick's Chicks where she is coached by Vicki Ray for NBTA Events. She also gets additional instruction from Lynn Dell Harrell for USTA Events. Her favorite memory from Regionals was having her friend Sophie crown her and having her friends, Careum and Karianne, celebrating with her on the podium. This summer she is most looking forward to representing the Southwest Region! "I am also looking forward to experiencing annual traditions with family and friends including dinner with the Vick's Chicks at Tippecanoe, praying at the grotto at Notre Dame, and spending time at nearby Silver Beach. Also, I can't wait to go back to Fiddler's Hearth, an Irish pub and restaurant in South Bend, that has authentic Irish food and live music!"

Junior Intermediate Pageant Winner 

Corin Salamon

Corin is from Rosenberg, Texas. She is a member of the Mickey's Majorettes and is coached by Patti Mickey & Kayli Mickey-McIntosh. Her favorite memory from Regionals was that most of her family was able to attend, "making the entire weekend extra special!" This summer she is mostly looking forward to experiencing the traditions with her teammates, coaches, and her mother. "Additionally, I love meeting twirlers from other states, walking the Notre Dame campus, and enjoying the annual Starbuck's twirler drink!"

Pre-Teen Intermediate Pageant Winner 

Abigail Gorring

Abigail is from Conroe, Texas, and this fall she will be the twirler for Knox Junior High. She is a member of the Mickey's Majorettes and is coached by Patti Mickey & Kayli Mickey-McIntosh. Her favorite memory from Regionals was that during her downtime she had a lot of fun playing Game Pidgeon with her bestie. This summer she looks forward to "competing again at the national level... but mostly the pretzels!"

Juvenile Intermediate Pageant Winner 

Evelyn Winter

Evelyn is from Fort Worth, Texas. She is a coached by Vicki Ray of the Vick's Chicks, as well as Tori Mays Elyea, and is also a member of the Cowtown Strutters. Her favorite memory was having a no drop routine with her team and winning! This summer she is most looking forward to seeing all the friends she has made from across the US at Nationals!

CONGRATS TO ALL OUR REGIONAL INTERMEDIATE PAGEANT WINNERS!

We hope you have enjoyed this blog post. We are always looking for great new stories about Texas twirlers. Do you have an idea or some information we could use to help highlight our sport? Contact us at texastwirlcontact@gmail.com and we would love to hear more about it.