Pearl River cheerleaders signing with four-year institutions, from the left, Skye Abram (Columbia), Destiny Collier (Brandon), Ansley McDaniel (Oxford), Hollie Mitchell (Carriere; Pearl River Central), Morgan Patrick (Brandon) and Alyssa Payne (Magee).
PEARL RIVER, Miss. – The Pearl River cheer squad continues the tradition under coach Sarah Smith, with six members signing National Letters of Intent with four-year schools.
This year’s group of next-level signees includes University of West Georgia signees Skye Abram (Columbia) and Alyssa Payne (Magee), Mississippi State signee Destiny Collier (Brandon), Morehead State signee Ansley McDaniel (Oxford), William Carey signee Hollie Mitchell (Carriere; Pearl River Central) and Southern Miss signee Morgan Patrick (Brandon).
“It’s a privilege to look at university cheer programs and see pieces of Pearl River in them,” Pearl River head coach Sarah Smith said. “This group that we are sending out is a very talented set of athletes who will no doubt represent Pearl River well. I’m proud of each of them and look forward to supporting them in their new programs.”
SKYE ABRAM AND ALYSSA PAYNE
“These two have fully given themselves to Pearl River for two years, and I could never thank them enough for their dedication and what they’ve meant to me and this program,” Smith said. “I am so proud to see them both sign with one of the best cheer programs in the country. Skye is an excellent teammate, and I am excited to watch her grow at UWG. Alyssa is a phenomenal leader and I know she will excel at West Georgia.”
DESTINY COLLIER
“Destiny came to Pearl River from a strong high school program,” Smith said. “We are lucky to have had her for one year. Mississippi State is getting a great talent in her.
ANSLEY MCDANIEL
“Ansley has a great story. She’s an amazing person and athlete; she’s someone who has changed my program for the better,” Smith said. “Morehead is one of the top cheer programs in the nation. I am proud to have coached her, and I am confident she will contribute just as much to Morehead.”
HOLLIE MITCHELL
“We all love Hollie so much. She’s been with us for two years, and I’m proud of her for continuing at the next level with William Carey,” Smith said. “I have no doubt that her new team and coach will love her like we do, and I know she will be an asset to that program as it grows.”
MORGAN PATRICK
Morgan, also from a strong high school program, was with us for one year, and I am proud to see her headed To The Top with USM,” Smith said. “We are grateful to have had her for one year and wish her the very best.”
ABOUT PRCC CHEER
The PRCC cheer team, under the direction of coach Sarah Smith, has won two UCA Open All-Girl National Championships, and 15 cheerleaders, including the 2024 class, have signed National Letters of Intent with four-year institutions.
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