(Yuma, AZ) – The Yuma Scorpions have announced the sixteen dancers that will make up the first-ever Lady Scorpions' Dance Team-sponsored by State Farm Insurance. The dancers survived the final cuts after two days of tryouts last week that saw nearly 60 women and men strut their stuff. "This was an extremely tough choice for everyone," said Lady Scorpions' Dance Coordinator Lisa Aho. "Even the celebrity judges-who were coming to the tryouts to just have fun-realized early on just how talented the contestants all were, and how difficult it was going to be to figure out who was the best of the best."
Aho-along with a panel of judges consisting of other dance coordinators, media, and representatives from State Farm Insurance-judged the contestants on everything from overall ability to presentation.
"We're so pleased with the response. So many great dancers-young and old-took part," remarked Aho. "Because of the talent level at the tryouts, we think the 16 that made it are really going to come together well, and make an immediate impact with the fans at Scorpions' games and everywhere else."
The Lady Scorpions' Dance Team will not only be appearing at all 50 home games during the Scorpions' 2005 season, but will also be making community appearances during the season-both when the team is at home and on the road. They'll also make community appearances during the off-season.
The 16 members of the 2005 Lady Scorpions' Dance Team-sponsored by State Farm Insurance-are:
10 & Under Division
Name School
Mia Armijo St. Francis
Brittany Matlock Palmcroft
Karissa Matlock Palmcroft
Jodi Morago Hand In Heart
Stephanie Robledo Ronald Reagan
Over 10 Division
Name School
Crystal Fay Cibola
Desire Garcia Yuma
Melisha Hall AWC
Danielle Lee AWC
Jessica Lopez Kofa
Dani Marquez Cibola
Keevrin McKoy Amerischool
Vanesa Robledo AWC
Liz Rodriguez Yuma
Jessica Thurber Yuma
Breanne West Cibola
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