London cheerleading team wins national championships
A London cheerleading team made the top spot at the Canadian Cheer National Championships in Niagara Falls. CheerStrike Royals Legacy U18 Level 4 team won a national gold medal, the Canadian finals, and the overall finals championship. Athletes Grace Chantler and Elizabeth Reid, along with coach Peyton Demelo, joined London Morning to talk about the win.
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