Ware County Finishes Seventh Overall at Sectionals and Advances to State Championships in Macon
WAYCROSS, GA - The Ware County Lady Gators Competition Cheer Team continued its outstanding 2026 season on Saturday, November 7, 2026, traveling to Allatoona High School in Acworth, Georgia, to compete in the GHSA Region 1 - AAAAA / Sectional Championships. The Lady Gators delivered another strong performance, capturing the Region 1 - AAAAA Championship with a score of 83.5 and securing a spot in the upcoming GHSA Class AAAAA State Cheerleading Championships!
Competing against some of the top cheerleading programs in Class AAAAA, the Lady Gators demonstrated the determination, teamwork, and competitive spirit that have defined their season. Their performance earned them seventh place overall in the sectional standings, securing the No. 7 seed heading into the GHSA State Championships.
Lady Gators Bring Home Region Championship
The Lady Gators entered Saturday's competition looking to continue building on a successful season that included several impressive performances and tournament victories.
Facing a talented field of Class AAAAA programs, Ware County posted a score of 83.5, earning the Region 1 - AAAAA Championship and continuing the program's tradition of excellence.
The Region Championship is a tremendous accomplishment for the Lady Gators and reflects the countless hours of practice, preparation, and dedication invested by the student-athletes and their coaching staff throughout the season.
With the Region Championship secured, the Lady Gators now turn their attention to the biggest competition of the year - the GHSA State Championships!
GHSA Class AAAAA Sectional Championship Results
Saturday's sectional competition featured 16 teams battling for position and advancement to the State Championships. The final standings were as follows:
Place | School | Score |
1 | Cartersville | 99.0 |
2 | Central, Carroll | 97.0 |
3 | Harris County | 92.5 |
4 | Union Grove | 90.5 |
5 | Flowery Branch | 88.5 |
6 | Cambridge | 85.0 |
7 | Ware County | 83.5 |
8 | Starr's Mill | 82.0 |
9 | Whitewater | 81.5 |
10 | Woodland, Cartersville | 79.0 |
11 | Ola | 78.5 |
12 | Perry | 78.0 |
13 | North Oconee | 77.5 |
T-14 | Villa Rica | 77.0 |
T-14 | Allatoona | 77.0 |
16 | Statesboro | 74.5 |
The Lady Gators' seventh - place finish among the 16 competing teams demonstrates the strength of the program and positions Ware County among the top contenders heading into the State Championships.
Up Next: GHSA Class AAAAA State Championships
The Lady Gators will now travel to Macon, Georgia, on Friday, November 13, 2026, to compete in the GHSA Class AAAAA State Competition Cheerleading Championships at the Macon Coliseum.
Ware County will enter the State Championships as the No. 7 seed, looking to build on its sectional performance and compete for a State Championship.
State Championship Information:
Event: GHSA Class AAAAA State Competition Cheerleading Championships
Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
Location: Macon Coliseum - Macon, Georgia
Ware County Seed: No. 7
Scheduled Performance Time: 3:00 PM
Official Tournament Schedule: www.ghsa.net
Fans planning to attend are encouraged to visit the GHSA website for the official competition schedule, admission information, and additional details regarding the State Championships.
Congratulations, Lady Gators!
Ware County Gator Athletics would like to congratulate the entire Lady Gators Competition Cheer Team and coaching staff on an outstanding performance and for bringing home the 2026 Region 1 - AAAAA Championship!
Winning a Region Championship and advancing to the State Championships are tremendous accomplishments that reflect the hard work, commitment, and dedication of these student-athletes and their coaches.
As the Lady Gators prepare to take the floor in Macon, the entire Ware County community stands behind them and wishes them the very best as they represent Ware County High School on the state's biggest stage.
Gator Nation, let's congratulate these young ladies on their Region Championship and cheer them on as they continue their pursuit of a GHSA State Championship!
REGION 1 - AAAAA CHAMPIONS!
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BOUND!
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11/7/2026: Ware @ Allatoona (Cheer: Region 1 - AAAAA / Sectional Championships) Photos
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