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  • 5'7"

    Ivan Castaneda

    So. Chicago, IL Noble ITW Speer Academy
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    Sophomore Chicago, IL Noble ITW Speer Academy
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  • Mae Connor

    Fr. Morris, Ill. Coal City
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    Freshman Morris, Ill. Coal City
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  • Olivia Hilby

    Jr. Skokie, Ill. Niles North
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    Junior Skokie, Ill. Niles North
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  • 5'7"

    Jada Hollins

    So. Boston, MA John D O'Bryant High School
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    Sophomore Boston, MA John D O'Bryant High School
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  • 5'4"

    Celeste Marin

    So. Rockford, IL Gilford High School
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    Sophomore Rockford, IL Gilford High School
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  • 5'8"

    Jovana Milososka

    So. Skopje, Macedonia Hinsdale South High School
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    Sophomore Skopje, Macedonia Hinsdale South High School
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  • 5'6"

    Lara Pollak

    Jr. Rosario, Argentina Glenbrook North High School
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    Junior Rosario, Argentina Glenbrook North High School
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  • 5'2"

    Mia Ramirez

    So. Burbank, IL Reavis High School
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    Sophomore Burbank, IL Reavis High School
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  • Sariah Riley-Banks

    Fr. Chicago, Ill. Hubbard
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    Freshman Chicago, Ill. Hubbard
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  • Ashley Roppolo

    Fr. Romeoville, Ill. Romeoville
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    Freshman Romeoville, Ill. Romeoville
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  • Brianny Danette Rosero Mendez

    Fr. Guayaquil, Ecuador Lane Tech
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    Freshman Guayaquil, Ecuador Lane Tech
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  • Esther Sangobowale

    Fr. Hanover Park, Ill. Bartlett
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    Freshman Hanover Park, Ill. Bartlett
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  • 5'6"

    Danielle Scimeca

    Sr. Park Ridge, IL Maine South High School
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    Senior Park Ridge, IL Maine South High School
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  • Trinity Thurman

    Fr. Chicago, Ill. Kenwood Academy
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    Freshman Chicago, Ill. Kenwood Academy
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Spirit Coaching Staff

  • Head Dance Coach

    Chelsea Lemon

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Spirit Support Staff

  • Program Administrator

    Alex Mena

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2025-26 Spirit Roster
# Full Name Pos Ht. Academic Year Hometown / High School
Ivan Castaneda 5-7 So. Chicago, IL / Noble ITW Speer Academy
Mae Connor - Fr. Morris, Ill. / Coal City
Olivia Hilby - Jr. Skokie, Ill. / Niles North
Jada Hollins 5-7 So. Boston, MA / John D O'Bryant High School
Celeste Marin 5-4 So. Rockford, IL / Gilford High School
Jovana Milososka 5-8 So. Skopje, Macedonia / Hinsdale South High School
Lara Pollak 5-6 Jr. Rosario, Argentina / Glenbrook North High School
Mia Ramirez 5-2 So. Burbank, IL / Reavis High School
Sariah Riley-Banks - Fr. Chicago, Ill. / Hubbard
Ashley Roppolo - Fr. Romeoville, Ill. / Romeoville
Brianny Danette Rosero Mendez - Fr. Guayaquil, Ecuador / Lane Tech
Esther Sangobowale - Fr. Hanover Park, Ill. / Bartlett
Danielle Scimeca 5-6 Sr. Park Ridge, IL / Maine South High School
Trinity Thurman - Fr. Chicago, Ill. / Kenwood Academy

Spirit Coaching Staff

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Chelsea Lemon Chelsea Lemon Head Dance Coach

Spirit Support Staff

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Alex Mena Program Administrator

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