Odessa, Midland and Gardendale twirlers represented West Texas at U.S. Southwest Regional Twirling Championships

Twirlers from Odessa, Midland and Gardendale represented West Texas at the U.S. Southwest Regional Twirling Championships from April 4-5 at West Texas A&M University in Canyon. Together the group brought home more than 70 awards. The twirlers are coached by Marlene Sand Torres. Pictured are, back row from left, Tiera Johnson of Odessa, Mattison Torres of Gardendale, Christy Hogue of Odessa, Michelle Hogue of Odessa, Robin Bissett of Midland, and Emily-Ann Brito of Odessa; and, front row, from left, Julissa Garcia of Odessa, Alexis Rios of Odessa, Maizy Beal of Midland and Elayne Brito of Odessa.

U.S. Southwest Regional (Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma) Twirling Champions are, from left, Julissa Garcia, Miss Majorette of the Southwest (beginner level, ages 0-6); Tiera Johnson, Miss Majorette of the Southwest (intermediate level, ages 10-12); and Alexis Rios, Southwest Basic Skills Champion (novice level, ages 7-9). Also pictured is Coach Marlene Sand Torres.