Emma Shermer looks up at Emily Daugherty as she waves a sign during the Trinity pep rally Friday in Natchez. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Tre’von Jackson stands with his younger brother, Trevin Barnes, 5, after the pep rally Friday. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

From left, Julia Obriant, Annie Hickman, Harper Smith and Emily Daugherty perform their cheer for Trinity Episcopal Day School. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Emily Stewart, junior at Cathedral directs a cheer while recovering from having a fractured back Friday during Cathedral’s Rah Rah Camp. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Rusty Moak looks at his daughter Ava Moak, 5, while she shows him her medal she won during Rah Rah Camp. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Charlie Anderson, sits down and sucks her thumb during a cheer. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

From left, Claire Price, Catherin Lucas, Vivienne Gibson and Tomi Akinwale cheer with other kindergartners. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)