Nebraska cheerleader competes by herself at state competition, but crowd doesn't let her feel alone

[@Dontavious112]

The fact she still came in 8th out of 12 teams.... this girl did the damn thing! Congratulations

[@stillayl9943]

We used to have "Miss Yell" competitions that were just like this!:)

[@dallasd.4644]

She didn't need her other teammates weighing her down. Winners never quit and quitters never win; great job Katrina!

[@keepinghealthy3332]

I thought *his* junk was going to be showing after that high jump. *LOL*

[@Donleecartoons]

@@keepinghealthy3332 Why? Is yours missing?

[@keepinghealthy3332]

@@Donleecartoons *LOL* Just like Kevin or Katrina or whatever, mine is right where it belongs, Can we say the same for you?

[@Donleecartoons]

@@keepinghealthy3332 You can say whatever you like. I doubt your opinion matters much, anywhere or to anyone.

[@rfarevalo]

Winners never quit and quitters never win. But if you never win and never quit, then you are stupid. I think her team mates made the correct choice by leaving a losing squad :-)

[@Jefango]

The courage of this young woman is encouraging. I think this is the story tons or young women and little inspiring girls should get to see and want to be a go get'em like her/

[@adopt_a_dog]

I have to say the media seems to mostly report bad news. I would like to see more encouraging news like this young lady's story, less violence, and less political BS.

[@user-sr3tj5gn8y]

That's a dude.

[@michellekrehl7469]

She will succeed at whatever she attempts. She has a winner’s spirit and I don’t know her but I am proud as hell, and I have tears in my eyes. Her parents are also to be commended for raising her to believe in herself and to never give up! Way to go!

[@texteacher7706]

Oh heck YES!

[@harleylover4968]

This just happened to a little girl from Pascoe County, Florida, when her team didn't show up, and it shows bravery & confidence. Well done, young lady.

[@FurandFeathers71]

Just read about this and saw this video for the first time. I applaud this young lady. She is showing true spirit.

[@levelimeade9613]

I just came across this in a news article she's dope 🍾🍾🥂💯💪🏾.... I mean let's be honest who really needs a team when you are the team... Also let me give a shout out to everyone that clapped and cheered this young lady on....💯💪🏾🔥✊🏾👍🏽

[@kevinmiller6009]

A college or university needs to offer this gal a scholarship. Amazing courage!

[@keepinghealthy3332]

Only if they accept *trans* members. Why do you think the other *real* girls quit?

[@SuSu-jm8kt]

@@keepinghealthy3332 what? What’s the real story

[@Sang15Mitang]

@@SuSu-jm8kt That's just a transphobe putting down women because he lives a really sad and boring life.

[@keepinghealthy3332]

@@kevinmiller6009 Other than how he looks, I can not find anything about him/her. I can not find any interviews with the other girls. There is absolutely nothing which means they are definitely hiding something,

[@keepinghealthy3332]

@@Sang15Mitang *LOL* you don't know what a woman is!!!!!! I'll help you out since you are obviously confused. If you are born with a vagina, you're a woman and if you weren't born with a vagina, you're a male. Everything else is a mental issue.

[@sR-wu5or]

I love how the article stated, “ she placed eight out of 12 which is the highest her school has placed in years!”

[@lotellahale2100]

She did good!! Way to go young lady!!!

[@TheOfficial63]

Yo I give her mad love. Takes heart, hard work, and dedication. Her teammates left her hanging is unreal. She's a 1 woman team and I love it. Great job young lady! What a way to go out with a bang

[@KitKatVerse]

Before you trash her teammates, dig deeper, all three of them had very valid reasons for quitting the squad when they did. It wasn't some sinister thing.

[@victoriaamane577]

@@KitKatVerse why did they quit?

[@audreymai2773]

​@Victoria Amane because Katrina is a boy.

[@travisspecht9083]

@@KitKatVerse I don’t know trans bashing seems pretty sinister

[@NhatHuyNg]

@@travisspecht9083 man dressing as a girl to sneak in girl room seems much more sinister. but you look just like one of those perverts.

[@psbergeron03]

I once went to a dance recital and an eighteen year old senior started dancing to her music when the music player totally stopped after the first minute and in complete silence she never skipped a beat in her dance routine that lasted 7 minutes, all the while the audience clapped thru her entire routine.

[@chipdr911]

What a "gutsy" inspirational performance. Great job young lady!

[@Ravenous4]

This is iconic

[@JB-le6zm]

What an inspiration this young lady is! And how refreshing to see that there are schools still out there with values. 😉

[@jgzaz]

What does this have to do with school values

[@kaymichelle6364]

Winners never quit!!! YOU DID IT KATRINA!!!!!! SO PROUD OF THE SPIRIT YOU SHOWED!!! YOU HAVE A HEART OF A LION!!!!

[@missfredmusic3707]

As a coach, I tell my kiddos that spirit teams are about building confidence, leadership, and setting an example of integrity and school pride! This girl is getting it on all fronts! We are all cheering with you! 🎉🎉🎉

[@judysherven6320]

Great job Katrina! With your positive attitude and courage, I am pretty confident that you have a bright future ahead of you! Best of luck to you! ❤

[@jeannie3621]

They say people change the word one step at a time. This girl proves that. Don't let anyone tell you you cannot do something. Go out and make that difference. Show the world you are unstoppable!

[@havinghope6315]

There's something in my eye. Great crowd and a great cheerleader! The sports teams at that school are lucky!

[@YahToChabe]

Bravo!!! Amazing! Now THAT'S a cheerleader. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@cletusspucklerstablejeaniu1059]

As compared to .... ?

[@pcon]

@@cletusspucklerstablejeaniu1059She meant that she had the spirit (of a cheerleader).

[@YahToChabe]

@@cletusspucklerstablejeaniu1059 I'm just hyping the girl up. Damn, why you gotta be such a POOPER??

[@cletusspucklerstablejeaniu1059]

@@YahToChabe ... Ahh, preparing her for one of those sexist, but lucrative cheerleading jobs in the XFL. .... sorry.

[@YahToChabe]

@cletusspucklerstablejeaniu1059 You're sick. She's a HS student. What makes you think she is going to be any of that. GTFO of my msgs. Ta-ta!

[@TruthSerumMV]

What an inspiration. This girl is going places! You Katrina are a ROCKSTAR!!!

[@cynthiarendon9843]

The support she received brought tears to my eyes.

[@dianabarrera999]

At least she ain’t a QUITTER! 💯Good Job 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@molmer2380]

A example of fortitude and courage to do this solo!!

[@adopt_a_dog]

Good for her. This young woman is a real winner.

[@shaturaholly]

She’s the type of friend you need in your life!! Great job

[@TheCheermeister]

What guts! Katrina is a force to be reckoned with! Love the crowd support!

[@aquanettamisco9663]

This brought happy tears to my eyes!! I'm so happy for her!! She did a super great job!!!

[@mysticalmargaret6105]

Katrina you are my hero! You did your school and hometown proud! Cheer on baby girl, to college and beyond! 📣📣📣🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🎉🎉🎉

[@deelas2563]

That takes fortitude to go that long distance, get out there on her own and compete like that under those circumstances. This is what a real leader-type looks like. Someone that's courageous, positive, passionate and an inspiration for others. Good job!

[@tristamyers1910]

Great job!!! This is fantastic! You go girl!!!

[@sharonsmith4473]

Cheer like you were the only cheerleader to show up. What a great performance!! Go Katrina!

[@texteacher7706]

I can't come up with the words to express how I feel about this young lady! The courage!

[@mirandasanchez-mo8tm]

Great job! You did awesome. That took tons of courage. I am so proud of you for going for it even if that meant going for it alone. You are a great example of a true leader!

[@coolcookiemom]

Good for her! She takes her responsibilities seriously & followed through!

[@NintendPrincess]

You go girl!! Cheer your heart out. ❤

[@amd781]

Her school and community should be very proud of her. Way to go, simply outstanding!

[@19Mysteriosa19]

Amazing courage and tenacity. You’ve got the next stage of life set! Beautiful the way the other teams supported. ❤

[@breathefree.]

Katrina is well-prepared for the times in life when others abandon the job to be done and you must summon the energy and courage to push forward on your own. I wish you the best in everything you pursue, Katrina!

[@briancosgrove3261]

Why would an entire cheer team quit?

[@GoddessEnergy614]

She was extremely brave! I love the support of the crowd.

[@chaseysacchetta2699]

I love this! Get it girl!! Don't let anyone rain on your parade! And I love coach down there cheering with her!

[@jamesmowl5320]

Respect!

[@KeoTheCupcake]

You have to applaud what this young woman went out there and accomplished. Regardless of outcome her no quit attitude is something everybody should take note of and younger generations strive to emulate. You are an inspiration, Ms. Kohel.

[@user-sr3tj5gn8y]

That's a dude

[@wprann]

Outstanding!!

[@Gidget5776]

Amazing! So proud of you ! You are an inspiration for young and old! You will go far!!!

[@harleya2733]

Wow I envy her courage. Awesome job young lady and kudos to the crowd for joining in. ❤

[@ThomasJenkins-tj2cu]

Katrina you made me 😁 today! You have inspired many young women with your courage, determination, and your desire to compete. Good luck to you in the future and if I was a college recruiter, I would be calling you today to come to my university. Great job!

[@rhondag3655]

So brave!! And that audience was perfect!!

[@BAMCarter12]

Yaaaay!!!!!! You did amazing!!!!!! Ahhhhh I'm literally cheering with her ...lol blue and gold! MHS! So proud of this young lady! She said she had to step out of her comfort zone....

[@j15n5ll5]

What an inspiration! She's got a lotta spunk, and is waaaaay braver than I would have been to perform solo! Great job, Ms Kohel!

[@jeffmancuso2715]

This is what brave determination looks like, way to go. You are a role model.

[@sacrebleu1371]

She found the team spirit she needed in her audience. Bravo all! Special kudos to the brave spirit that is a leader❣

[@Ajenoseraphic]

Such a great job!!!!!!!

[@gamerbot5828]

Thank you for putting on such an awesome, rad, and inspiring performance. You are a true winner! I give you 1st place! Your story and performance made me cry. A lot of people in this world go through hard times. You have tremendous heart and great courage to do your best no matter what, even though your teammates bailed on you. "Never, never, never give up."

[@thumper7047]

Wow. That could not be easy to stand out there alone. She did well adn no one to help or back her up. Great crowd too. Well Done.

[@niks.1391]

This is truly heart breaking. She LITERALLY HAS HER HEART AND SOUL IN THIS! I hope they had a damn good reason to do her like that

[@jemma709]

Ovaries of steel !!! That took so much courage, so glad people were supportive, she deserves it. Well done Katrina 🎉🎉🎉

[@keepinghealthy3332]

But does Katrina really have ovaries??? Why did the other 3 girls quit. That is what I want to know.

[@kaymichelle6364]

All that matters is that KATRINA DIDN'T QUIT!!! She rose above when it was time to show n' prove SHE DID!!! THAT'S what makes her BEST IN CLASS!!

[@keepinghealthy3332]

@@kaymichelle6364 Yes, He stayed but I want to know why the *girls* didn't show up,

[@coffyxo]

@@keepinghealthy3332 The narrative you’re trying to spew is super messed up. First of all, I’ve known this girl since she was a baby and second the other girls were into another sport that had a game that day and they chose the other sport. That’s it. And Katrina is joining the Air Force so I’d show some respect if I were you.

[@keepinghealthy3332]

@@coffyxo Your story has more holes than a colander. *LOL*

[@reignkloset82]

Real courage allow no one to stop your shine . Go Katrina ❤️

[@rothbj1]

Good to see all the support from fellow competitors.

[@SkylerTN]

Awesome!

[@terrivillanueva4048]

She should be so proud of herself. Her courage is what leaders are made of.

[@audreymai2773]

He.

[@terrivillanueva4048]

@@audreymai2773 well either way the cheerleader killed it. My daughter’s been on Coed teams so I don’t care what gender the cheerleader is. They rocked it.

[@brianbircher5368]

God Bless that young lady and her courageous spirit!

[@museluvr]

This shows a spirit not willing to cave in, but fight. I don't care for cheerleaders - just being an honest. But God bless this girl.

[@jamesnash6101]

This is an inspection to for all of us. The thing that is the most impressive is the other teams, that were completing against her. They were cheering her on. And It's great to see. Also.... She has learned that no matter what, you don't quit. This is a life long lesson. All college recruiters, across the country, should contact her. And offer scholarships. Just the advertisement value, is well worth thier overall cost. Plus there could be, private and corporate sponsors. Again, great job.

[@bar8393gm]

So inspiring! Well done!

[@maurad.d.6463]

Great job, Katrina! You're an inspiration!

[@peterpaz7574]

Amazing performance!! Congratulations you did soooo great!! all the best of luck to you moving fwd may all your dreams come true ❤

[@iii-ei5cv]

Is anyone else curious why the rest of the team quit?

[@Skyle827]

The news article I read cited personal reasons.

[@MommyLion]

There were only 3 others - it is a small school.

[@andrewjohnson6944]

Way to be a warrior and stay true to your craft...job well done young lady!

[@10akee]

I wish this young lady the best of luck in life. She showed a lot of character by continuing her performance alone.

[@trishmorton2035]

Fantastic, don't let anything stop you from doing what you want.

[@bookertee3057]

Nebraska proud 👏. Thank you.

[@richsmith8096]

He did fabulous, way to go bud!

[@seekingserenity1902]

Wonderful courage from Katrina and wonderful support from the audience.

[@palermositalian2774]

Bless her heart and Cheer spirit!!!! I would want her on my team! I hope she finds a team full of kids to be friends with and by hype about the sport.

[@charlotterunyon5843]

I’m soooooooo proud of her you go girl

[@skipmoto3438]

YOU are a WARRIOR !!! ❤👍 You will succeed in whatever you do. And your parents must be warrior's too.

[@sylviaross409]

What an amazing young woman!! ❤ I can only hope my daughter would show the same courage. She is a leader!!!

[@audreymai2773]

It's a boy. That's why the other girls quit.

[@ManekiNeko1972]

This day will last forever, deep in the hearts of men... she fought valiantly and with dignity and honor, and that's to be respected.

[@panthercat38]

She like the real life Little Miss Sunshine! THIS is a dancer and an athlete! 💃🎉

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

Hopefully those 3 Freshman will return in their Sophomore year.

[@johnculley5852]

When the going gets tough, the tough get going!

[@soniairthum7398]

🎉I love your never give up attitude!!🎉

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

Omaha World-Herald Katrina Kohel's 3 Former Teammates will come back to Cheerleading Next year if they want to do so.

[@USCG.Brennan]

YOU GO GIRL.....we're proud of you and your willingness to go against the flow and stand up to the nay-sayers!!! You will do well in life with that attitude and are a great example to the other kids your age!!! We wish there were more like you!!!

[@moquilla1]

What an incredible human being.

[@susiesmith5579]

Love her spirit and everyone support❤ her

[@rver99]

This kid is going to do anything she wants in life. Nothing will stop her.

[@PKCP60]

Run for President. Your a hero, or heroes. NYC loves you. Never give up.

[@calmbeforethestorm9498]

Where ever she goes in life, success is sure to follow.

[@594kk]

I love cheerleaders, they make our games more fun.

[@clugodmd]

This is AWESOME. Can't compete if you don't show up. :)

[@randyhowell2342]

So there is an "I" in team after all.

[@kevinmiller6009]

Clever.

[@5-0_CAM]

😂

[@netraflo]

Heard about her on “The Sweetest Thing” spotlight. Had to see it. Go Girl!!!!

[@orangeblue789]

God Bless her!!

[@donnafiedler52]

I LOVE IT!!!!! GREAT JOB!!!!

[@LKYme]

This girl is a hero! 🎉🎉🎉

[@coreyloucks4865]

What happened to the rest of the team?

[@emanuelandrewsiii4160]

Inspiring. It won't always go your way but finish the race if you start it.