Helaina on top of the cheerleading world

March 12, 2019 at 11:10AM

Published: March 12, 2019 3:31PM

NEW ZEALAND FIRST: Former Gisborne girl Helaina Smith, is a member of the 2 Cool team who won two titles at the prestigious NCA All-Star Nationals in Dallas. They were the first New Zealand team to achieve the feat — topping 187 teams from 43 US states and 10 countries. Helaina is now a student at Rosehill Intermediate in Papakura. Pictures supplied

Helaina Smith belongs to The 2 Cool cheerleading team who won two titles at the prestigious NCA All-Star Nationals in Dallas.

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