Hello Texas Twirl Fans!
Wow! Can you believe we have already completed the last weekend of regular season high school football and are a week into playoffs? The past couple months went by so fast, and we are sad to say this is the final Friday Night Lights Feature of the season! Don’t worry, we will still have more takeovers through playoffs, but for our last High School interview of the season we get to meet a great group of twirlers!
Each season this blog likes to get to know many of our awesome Texas twirlers a little better by learning about their experiences. We will be meeting many High School twirlers throughout the season with the Friday Night Lights Features and discovering more about our Texas Collegians with the Collegiate Twirler Spotlights. We will also be having many of our High School and Collegiate twirlers take over our social media for their Game Days! Make sure to follow us on Insta @twirlingiscatchingtx or at facebook.com/twirlingiscatchingtx so you don't miss a thing!
Our last Friday Night Lights Feature of the season is the Pittsburg High School Twirlers!
Pittsburg High School, located in Pittsburg, Texas, is the home of the Pirates as well as the original Cavender’s and Carol Shelby (think Shelby Mustangs!), but most importantly, it is also the home of a wonderful legacy of twirlers! The 2025-26 Pittsburg Twirlers include Audrey Brown (Feature and Line Captain), Camryn Cato, Lilly Abernathy, Michelle Noriega, Violeta Castillo, Laila Dorman, Rose Gonzalez, Adalynn Linseisen, and Aaliyah Cochran!
We wanted to know what the best part of twirling for PHS was, and they all agreed it is Game Day! “The Game day spirit from all the students and fans is electric!” This can be seen in one of their favorite traditions. “Fans line up to welcome the team onto the field and school song with the football team, cheerleaders, and twirlers together on the field to end each game.”
One interesting thing about the Pittsburg HS Band is that they compete in the Military style. This fall they once again earned their spot in the State Military Band Marching Contest prelims, where they got to march at Baylor Stadium! Way to go Pittsburg Band & Twirlers!
Now that we have heard more about twirling at PHS, let’s learn more about the twirlers!
Feature Twirler & Line Captain
Audrey has been twirling for 13 years. She is primarily coached by Joel Claudio but she also takes from Jeri Coke at Twirl Revolutions for team. The competition title and placement she is the proudest of earning was when she won the 2025 Senior Intermediate Southwest Regional Pageant and was able to earn 5th overall in the Senior Intermediate pageant at AYOP. Her favorite field trick is a double illusion or 3 spin catch in a layout, and her favorite field trick is also a double illusion or toss leap walkover. In baton twirling, she has been most inspired by her coach, Joel. “He pushes me harder each day and inspires me to work harder than I thought I could.” After High School she hopes to twirl in college and major in Public Health.
Favorite color: Green
Favorite TV show/movie: Grey’s Anatomy and Gilmore Girls
Favorite TV show/movie: Grey’s Anatomy and Gilmore Girls
Must-have Game Day snack/drink…
“Hi-chews, turkey bites, and Alani.”
“Hi-chews, turkey bites, and Alani.”
Favorite Quote or Life Motto…
“Everything happens for a reason.”
“Everything happens for a reason.”
When she is not twirling, she loves to…
“Watch tv and hang out with friends.”
“Watch tv and hang out with friends.”
Something people may not know about her…
“I want to be a pediatric nurse on a surgical floor.”
The best life lesson she has learned from twirling is…
“Interview/people skills, and how to take criticism.”
The most memorable advice from her coach…
“Don’t be a turtle.”
Advice to future high school twirlers…
“Push harder everyday and do what makes you happy.”
“I want to be a pediatric nurse on a surgical floor.”
The best life lesson she has learned from twirling is…
“Interview/people skills, and how to take criticism.”
The most memorable advice from her coach…
“Don’t be a turtle.”
Advice to future high school twirlers…
“Push harder everyday and do what makes you happy.”
Funniest memory as a baton twirler…
“My bff Avery and I yelling ‘Get on YouTube’ in the studio (get on your toes).”
Her favorite thing about marching season…
“Naps on the bus to football games and getting food with Adalynn before practice.”
“My bff Avery and I yelling ‘Get on YouTube’ in the studio (get on your toes).”
Her favorite thing about marching season…
“Naps on the bus to football games and getting food with Adalynn before practice.”
What will she miss the most when football season ends…
“The underclassmen.”
Camryn Cato, Senior
Camryn has been twirling for 14 years. For school she is coached at PHS by LeaAnn Brown and for individuals she is a member at JJ Texas Star Studio owned by Janice Jackson Seamands. Her favorite competition trick is a 3-baton stack, and her favorite field trick is a vertical illusion. In baton twirling she has been most motivated by her mom. “She was a majorette in HS and gave her the inspiration to try twirling.” After High School she hopes to attend Texas A&M and major in Public Health.
“The underclassmen.”
Camryn has been twirling for 14 years. For school she is coached at PHS by LeaAnn Brown and for individuals she is a member at JJ Texas Star Studio owned by Janice Jackson Seamands. Her favorite competition trick is a 3-baton stack, and her favorite field trick is a vertical illusion. In baton twirling she has been most motivated by her mom. “She was a majorette in HS and gave her the inspiration to try twirling.” After High School she hopes to attend Texas A&M and major in Public Health.
Favorite color: Purple
Favorite TV show/movie: The Notebook or Vampire Diaries
Favorite book: The Summer I Turned Pretty
Favorite TV show/movie: The Notebook or Vampire Diaries
Favorite book: The Summer I Turned Pretty
Must-have Game Day snack/drink…
“Slim Jims and Blue Powerade.”
“Slim Jims and Blue Powerade.”
Favorite Quote or Life Motto…
“Never be afraid to try something new, life gets boring when you stay within the limits of what you already know.”
“Never be afraid to try something new, life gets boring when you stay within the limits of what you already know.”
When she is not twirling, she loves to…
“Play my clarinet and play pickleball.”
“Play my clarinet and play pickleball.”
Something people may not know about her…
“I write really good essays.”
The best life lesson she has learned from twirling is…
“Sometimes you won’t have your best day but you aim for better next time.”
The most memorable advice from her coach…
“Don’t stress and do you, that’s all that matters.” - Ms. Janice
Advice to future high school twirlers…
“Enjoy every moment and believe you can do anything.”
“I write really good essays.”
The best life lesson she has learned from twirling is…
“Sometimes you won’t have your best day but you aim for better next time.”
The most memorable advice from her coach…
“Don’t stress and do you, that’s all that matters.” - Ms. Janice
Advice to future high school twirlers…
“Enjoy every moment and believe you can do anything.”
Funniest memory as a baton twirler…
“Falling during warmups at a contest and everyone staring at me.”
Her favorite thing about marching season…
“Getting to lead the band as the drum major.”
“Falling during warmups at a contest and everyone staring at me.”
Her favorite thing about marching season…
“Getting to lead the band as the drum major.”
What will she miss the most when football season ends…
“Cheering on my friends and being under those Friday Night Lights.”
Lilly Abernathy, Senior
Lily has been twirling for 12 years and is coached at PHS by LeaAnn Brown. Her favorite competition trick is a 3 baton stack, and her favorite field trick is a toss illusion. In baton twirling she has been most inspired by Joel Claudio. After High School she hopes to attend Auburn and major in kinesiology.
“Cheering on my friends and being under those Friday Night Lights.”
Lily has been twirling for 12 years and is coached at PHS by LeaAnn Brown. Her favorite competition trick is a 3 baton stack, and her favorite field trick is a toss illusion. In baton twirling she has been most inspired by Joel Claudio. After High School she hopes to attend Auburn and major in kinesiology.
Favorite color: Anything pastel.
Favorite TV show/movie: Gilmore Girls
Favorite TV show/movie: Gilmore Girls
Must-have Game Day snack/drink…
“Smoothie bowl.”
“Smoothie bowl.”
Favorite Quote or Life Motto…
“Philippians 4:13.”
“Philippians 4:13.”
When she is not twirling, she loves to…
“Sleep and spend time with family/friends.”
“Sleep and spend time with family/friends.”
The best life lesson she has learned from twirling is…
“Self-confidence.”
“Self-confidence.”
Funniest memory as a baton twirler…
“Falling!”
Her favorite thing about marching season…
“The feeling of accomplishment after a performance.”
“Falling!”
Her favorite thing about marching season…
“The feeling of accomplishment after a performance.”
What will she miss the most when football season ends…
“Being with my friends.”
Michelle Noriega, Senior
Michell has been twirling for 6 years and is coached at PHS by LeaAnn Brown. The competition title she is the proudest of earning was when she won first place in her three baton. Her favorite competition trick is anything with 3 batons, and her favorite field trick is 3 baton juggles. In baton twirling, she has been most inspired by Sydney Smith. After High School she hopes to attend college and major in Pre-Vet.
“Being with my friends.”
Michell has been twirling for 6 years and is coached at PHS by LeaAnn Brown. The competition title she is the proudest of earning was when she won first place in her three baton. Her favorite competition trick is anything with 3 batons, and her favorite field trick is 3 baton juggles. In baton twirling, she has been most inspired by Sydney Smith. After High School she hopes to attend college and major in Pre-Vet.
Favorite color: Pink
Favorite TV show/movie: Grey’s Anatomy
Favorite book: To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before
Favorite TV show/movie: Grey’s Anatomy
Favorite book: To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before
Must-have Game Day snack/drink…
“Alani, Twix, and pizza.”
“Alani, Twix, and pizza.”
Favorite Quote or Life Motto…
“Follow Jesus.”
“Follow Jesus.”
When she is not twirling, she loves to…
“Scroll Tik Tok.”
“Scroll Tik Tok.”
Something people may not know about her…
“I was a cheerleader freshman year.”
The best life lesson she has learned from twirling is…
“Dance skills.”
Advice to future high school twirlers…
“Make sure to practice.”
Her favorite thing about marching season…
“Football games.”
Laila Dorman, Sophomore
Laila has been twirling for 3 years and is coached at PHS by LeaAnn Brown. Her favorite competition trick is 3 baton juggles, and her favorite field trick is a ground roll. In baton twirling she has been most inspired by the seniors on her team. After High School, she hopes to attend Texas A&M to study psychology.
“I was a cheerleader freshman year.”
The best life lesson she has learned from twirling is…
“Dance skills.”
Advice to future high school twirlers…
“Make sure to practice.”
Her favorite thing about marching season…
“Football games.”
Laila has been twirling for 3 years and is coached at PHS by LeaAnn Brown. Her favorite competition trick is 3 baton juggles, and her favorite field trick is a ground roll. In baton twirling she has been most inspired by the seniors on her team. After High School, she hopes to attend Texas A&M to study psychology.
Favorite color: Pink
Favorite TV show/movie: 10 Things I Hate About You
Favorite TV show/movie: 10 Things I Hate About You
Must-have Game Day snack/drink…
“Chips Ahoy cookies.”
“Chips Ahoy cookies.”
Favorite Quote or Life Motto…
“Your value doesn’t change because of someone’s inability to see your worth.”
“Your value doesn’t change because of someone’s inability to see your worth.”
When she is not twirling, she loves to…
“Sleep.”
“Sleep.”
Something people may not know about her…
“I love Rapunzel.”
The best life lesson she has learned from twirling is…
“Friendship.”
The most memorable advice from her coach…
“When it gets too hard, take a break and try again.”
Advice to future high school twirlers…
“Push through the hard parts so you can get to the fun parts.”
“I love Rapunzel.”
The best life lesson she has learned from twirling is…
“Friendship.”
The most memorable advice from her coach…
“When it gets too hard, take a break and try again.”
Advice to future high school twirlers…
“Push through the hard parts so you can get to the fun parts.”
What will she miss the most when football season ends…
“The seniors.”
Violeta Castillo, Sophomore
Violeta has been twirling for 4 years and is coached at PHS by LeaAnn Brown. The competition title she is the proudest of earning was when she won Miss Majorettes at SFA camp. Her favorite competition trick is a 3 turn and her favorite field trick is a blind catch. In baton twirling she has been most inspired by Joel Claudio. After High School, she hopes to attend UT and major in marine study or neuroscience.
“The seniors.”
Violeta has been twirling for 4 years and is coached at PHS by LeaAnn Brown. The competition title she is the proudest of earning was when she won Miss Majorettes at SFA camp. Her favorite competition trick is a 3 turn and her favorite field trick is a blind catch. In baton twirling she has been most inspired by Joel Claudio. After High School, she hopes to attend UT and major in marine study or neuroscience.
Favorite color: Sage Green
Favorite TV show/movie: Spongebob Squarepants
Favorite book: The Outsiders
Favorite TV show/movie: Spongebob Squarepants
Favorite book: The Outsiders
Must-have Game Day snack/drink…
“Lemonade or Gatorade.”
“Lemonade or Gatorade.”
Favorite Quote or Life Motto…
“My goal is to not fit in.” – Daniel Caesar
“My goal is to not fit in.” – Daniel Caesar
When she is not twirling, she loves to…
“Play my flute and practice boxing.”
“Play my flute and practice boxing.”
Something people may not know about her…
“I do taekwondo.”
The best life lesson she has learned from twirling is…
“Good hand/eye coordination.”
The most memorable advice from her coach…
“If your scalp doesn’t bleed, you didn’t put your bobby pins in right.”
“I do taekwondo.”
The best life lesson she has learned from twirling is…
“Good hand/eye coordination.”
The most memorable advice from her coach…
“If your scalp doesn’t bleed, you didn’t put your bobby pins in right.”
Funniest memory as a baton twirler…
“Mr. Jesmore doing pushups on the track.”
Her favorite thing about marching season…
“Traveling with my team and Friday night games.”
“Mr. Jesmore doing pushups on the track.”
Her favorite thing about marching season…
“Traveling with my team and Friday night games.”
What will she miss the most when football season ends…
“The memories made throughout the season that bring us closer.”
Rose Gonzales, Freshman
Rose has been twirling for 3 years and is coached at PHS by LeaAnn Brown.
“The memories made throughout the season that bring us closer.”
Rose has been twirling for 3 years and is coached at PHS by LeaAnn Brown.
Aailyah has been twirling for 3 years and is coached at PHS by LeAnn Brown. The competition title she is the proudest of earning was when their JH team took first place in our final competition last year. Her favorite competition trick is a ground roll, and her favorite field trick is a two turn. In baton twirling she has been most inspired by Claire Hunter. After High School she hopes to earn a degree in graphic design and work from home.
Favorite color: Pink
Favorite TV show/movie: The Summer I Turned Pretty
Favorite book: Five Survive
Favorite TV show/movie: The Summer I Turned Pretty
Favorite book: Five Survive
Must-have Game Day snack/drink…
“Pringles and Dr. Pepper.”
“Pringles and Dr. Pepper.”
Favorite Quote or Life Motto…
“Act like what you do makes a difference, it does.” – William James
“Act like what you do makes a difference, it does.” – William James
When she is not twirling, she loves to…
“Write.”
“Write.”
Something people may not know about her…
“I love to write.”
Advice to future high school twirlers…
“Nothing comes out of not practicing.”
“I love to write.”
Advice to future high school twirlers…
“Nothing comes out of not practicing.”
Funniest memory as a baton twirler…
“Making TikTok videos at SFA camp.”
Her favorite thing about marching season…
“Marching in front of the home crowd.”
“Making TikTok videos at SFA camp.”
Her favorite thing about marching season…
“Marching in front of the home crowd.”
What will she miss the most when football season ends…
“Sense of Pirate Pride.”
“Sense of Pirate Pride.”
Adalynn has been twirling for 3 years and is coached at PHS by LeaAnn Brown. Her favorite competition trick is a horizontal three turn, and her favorite field trick is a toss sit. In baton twirling she has been most inspired by her teammates, Audrey Brown and Lilly Abernathy. After High School she hopes to go to college and twirl.
Favorite color: Pink
Favorite TV show/movie: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Favorite book: A Dog’s Purpose
Favorite TV show/movie: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Favorite book: A Dog’s Purpose
Must-have Game Day snack/drink…
“Airhead extremes.”
“Airhead extremes.”
Favorite Quote or Life Motto…
“Even with the smallest mistake, the world will keep turning and the days will keep going.”
“Even with the smallest mistake, the world will keep turning and the days will keep going.”
When she is not twirling, she loves to…
“Hang out with family and friends.”
“Hang out with family and friends.”
Something people may not know about her…
“I have 5 dogs.”
The best life lesson she has learned from twirling is…
“Trust other people.”
The most memorable advice from her coach…
“Keep working hard to become better.”
Advice to future high school twirlers…
“Not everything will be perfect the first time you try it, keep working hard.”
Her favorite thing about marching season…
“Learning new skills.”
“I have 5 dogs.”
The best life lesson she has learned from twirling is…
“Trust other people.”
The most memorable advice from her coach…
“Keep working hard to become better.”
Advice to future high school twirlers…
“Not everything will be perfect the first time you try it, keep working hard.”
Her favorite thing about marching season…
“Learning new skills.”
What will she miss the most when football season ends…
“Meeting new bands.”
“Meeting new bands.”
We want to thank the Pittsburg twirlers for sharing their Game Day with us. We love seeing such a big twirling group that is working so well together. We wish them luck during the rest of their season as PHS continues on in the High School football playoffs next week! Go Pirates!
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.
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