Alton cheerleaders motivate fans during road win over Granite City

Jan 29, 2017 10:13 AM Jan 29, 2017 1:44 PM

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The Alton High School cheerleaders moved their fans with their performances on and to the side of the court on Friday at Granite City. Bottom, the Granite City High School cheering section was packed with fans despite the loss. (Photos by Dan Brannan) GRANITE CITY - The Alton-Granite City High School encounter on Friday night at Granite City's Memorial Gymnasium had strong community support on both sides, led by the Alton cheerleaders on one end and Granite City cheerleaders on other.

Granite City's cheering section also turned out to support its team, despite the loss.

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Alton's Josh Rivers scored 12 points, Ty’ohn Trimble added 11 and Dereaun Clay had nine as the Alton Redbirds defeated the host Warriors 69-41 in a Southwestern Conference matchup.

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The Alton High girls are shown here on Friday night in three of the photos with a photo of Granite City's fan contingency.