ASHTABULA TOWNSHIP – A Braden High School cheerleader will represent Varsity Spirit in the VRBO Citrus Bowl.
Eighth grader Emma Toth will participate in the New Year’s Eve pregame show at the Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida.
Emma will perform with the Varsity Spirit Trophy winners and All-Americans in a unique pregame performance. In addition to enjoying a sunny trip to Orlando, she will have the opportunity to meet cheerleaders, dancers and mascots from across the country and enjoy an unforgettable holiday season in the parks of Universal Orlando Resort.
“I love to cheer,” said Emma, who cheers on Braden’s football and basketball cheerleading squads. “This year I tried out and made the All-American Cheer team. I am so excited! It is a unique experience.”
The VRBO Citrus Bowl begins at 1 p.m. on ABC-TV and will host top teams from the Southeastern and Big Ten Conferences.
VRBO, the website travelers use to book beach houses, cabins and condos, reached an agreement with ESPN and Florida Citrus Sports (FCS) in 2018 to be the title sponsor of the VRBO Citrus Bowl.
Trophy winning teams and All-Americans are based on superior cheer or dance skills and leadership skills at camps run by the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA), Universal Dance Association (UDA), National Cheerleaders Association (NCA), National Dance Alliance (NDA), United Spirit Association (USA) or Urban Cheerleading Experience (UCE).
Emma attended UCA at Braden High School on July 7-8, 2022, where she was selected to participate in a pre-game performance. He will be in Florida from December 30th to January 3rd.
“We are thrilled that these great athletes will have the opportunity to perform and experience our special events in Orlando,” Bill Seely, president of Varsity Spirit, said in a prepared statement.
“We are honored to offer them a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet and connect with cheerleaders, dancers and mascots from across the country and create unforgettable experiences at Universal Orlando Resort parks.”
Varsity Spirit celebrates more than 30 years of honoring outstanding scouts. For more information, visit VRBO Citrus Bowl.
