MUMFORD — The Mumford Varsity Cheerleaders gave their school plenty to celebrate after returning from UCA Summer Camp with several team awards, individual honors and a bid to UIL competition. The squad placed first in Sideline Chant and Cheer and first in Overall Spirit Performance. The cheerleaders also finished second in the Camp Routine competition. Their success went beyond the final rankings. Mumford received gold evaluation ribbons throughout the camp, earned a Spirit Stick every day and took home the UCA Banana Award, the camp’s highest honor for spirit. Rylie Lloyd, Nancy Galvan and Natalie Fernandez were selected as UCA All-Americans. Justyce Martin, Lilly Reese, Sammy Zeig, Aubrey Matejka, Fernandez, Lloyd and Galvan were named All-American nominees. Martin also received the “America Needs Cheerleaders” pin for showing strong leadership and spirit during camp. Galvan and Lloyd were invited to apply for future positions with the UCA staff. The cheerleaders also picked up wins in several of the camp’s fun competitions, giving the team more chances to show its personality, teamwork and school pride. Coaches Tammy Baker and Angel King helped guide the squad through a memorable week that gave the cheerleaders a strong start heading into the upcoming season.