As the dancers stepped out onto the floor, reality struck them. This was last competition of the year. FHN Knightline went to

Chaifetz Arena at SLUH University on Feb. 30 to perform at the State competition.

“It’s our last chance to prove how good we are and where we rank,” freshman Sarah Cole said.

Knightline went to State with their Jazz and hip-hop routines. While they didn’t place in the competition, they received superior ratings as

District win since 2005. This win advanced them to their next game against powerhouse Parkway West who had a 20-5 record entering the game. West lived up to their record as they defeated the Knights 61-37.

“They were a good team,” junior Jake Schneider said. “But we should have been in the game.”
well as a sweepstakes. However, for coach Heather Box, there’s more to a competition than just placing.

“In their jazz category they placed three out of 11, but I didn’t have high expectations,” Box said. “As far as the hip hop [category], I did have high expectations but my biggest hope is just that they perform well and do their best and they did.”
The team’s anticipation for State was greater than that of Nationals. The girls then went on to have an overall better outcome at State.

“I think we did a lot better than we did at Nationals because there was less pressure on us at State,” Cole said.

However, the competition was bittersweet with the resignation of Box, who has been with Knightline for four years.

“We worked really good together. We were a team,” Assistant Coach Kelly Pierce said. “I’m really going to miss her.”
With the year coming to a close, Box also has concerns.
“I’m going to miss getting to watch the girls improve and watch them grow not only as dancers but individuals,” Box said.