Kossuth’s dynasty with its cheer and dance teams continues as each brought home another state championship last weekend.
For the cheer squad, it’s four in a row as the Class 3A Game Day state champions, and for the dance team, it makes back-to-back titles with them competing and winning this year in Class 3A/4A Game Day.
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