Winamac Graduate Attempts to Become Colts Cheerleader

Rachael Franko
Rachael Franko

Rachael Franko, a 2011 graduate of Winamac high school, is in the process of trying out for the Indianapolis Colts cheerleading squad. Known best in the Kankakee Valley for her dominance on the volleyball court and on the track, Rachael has spent the last two years as a member of the cheerleading team at Purdue University. During her athletic career at Winamac, Franko was a part of three sectional championship volleyball teams and led the Lady Warriors to a regional championship in 2010, she was also a two time state finalist in long jump in both 2010 and 2011. You can help Rachael become a part of the Colts cheerleaders by voting for her at www.coltscheer.com (look for Rachael F. on the right side). Best of luck to Winamac graduate Rachael Franko on her quest to become an Indianapolis Colts cheerleader!

Kankakee Valley Sectional

Emily Paulsen tied her sectional pole vault record at 9 feet 6 inches.
Rachael Franko of Winamac and Cameron Croyle of North Judson compete in the 100 meter hurdle finals.
Dagny Zupin of Winamac, Kendall Gardner and Olivia Lickwar of North Judson compete in the 1600 meter run.
Courtney Surma Placed 3rd in pole vault clearing 9 feet.

At the Kakakee Valley Sectional on Tuesday evening our area had nineteen individuals and relay teams advance to the Chesterton Regional. Winamac finished 2nd as a team, scoring 89 points, North Judson was 6th with 44, Oregon-Davis came in 9th with 24.5, West Central was 10th with 21, and Knox finished in 12th with 6.5 points.

Rachael Franko’s Record Jump

On her second attempt, Rachael’s jump was measured at 17 feet 2 1/4 inches, breaking the old record of 16 feet 9 inches. On her final attempt, Rachael landed at 17 feet 5 inches, once again breaking the meet record, but also breaking her school record in the process.