 For the first time in school history, the Brainerd cheerleading team is headed to Orlando for the Florida UCA National High School Championships. The Warriors earned second place at the 10,000 Lakes Regional Competition in November. Brainerd scored over 70 points at regionals, meeting the requirement to make it to the national competition for the first time in school history. My goal this year again was to get them to finals at state and to bring them a trophy from state, but to say that we're going to nationals is huge and I want people to know too that we're just going to continue growing this program. Brainerd Schools only provides funding through statewide competitions, forcing the cheerleading team to raise $21,000 for nationals. To help raise the funds, the Warriors are hosting a smoked chicken and wild rice dinner fundraiser at the American Legion this Saturday from four until nine. At the dinner there will also be over 100 items being raffled off throughout the night's event. A huge shout-out to GLS Promotions. They're giving us a huge donation for our backpacks out to nationals. Lakes Printing has generously donated everything that we needed printed for the fundraiser and the American Legion has given us a large donation along with allowing us to have the benefit there. Tickets for the fundraiser can be purchased at the door for $13. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.