Two youth squads based out of United All-Stars in Fort Dodge earned national championships recently for their performances at Inferno Midwest Nationals in Wisconsin Dells.

Mini Moonstones (first photo) placed first in the 8U small-group category, scoring higher than 20 other routines. They also received an Elite Platinum award, and a fifth place “Grand Champion” overall plaque among all 8U small groups and large groups. Team members are Aspyn Sells, Pipar Williams, Thea Baker, Birdie Garnica, Gemma Baker, Haylinn Jones and Zoelle Clark. Coach (back) is Emily Eastwood. Not pictured: Kambrie Jaeschke.

The UAS production of “Villains” (second photo) also secured national gold, as well as a first-place runner-up trophy in the Grand Champion competition among 71 routines. Members are, front row (left to right): Charlie Miller, Charley Sheffield, Lilly Eastwood, KayLynn Fevold, Haylee Nicholson, Bailey Bennett and Rylinn Green. Second: Aubrianna Feeley, Caliana Walding, Madi Smith, Alayna Gaillard, Eliana Yeoman and Brynnleigh Mikesell. Third: Melania Weichers, Kiersten Schumacher, Delaney Kastendieck, Hayden O’Brion, Aubrey Rees, Isabella Baker and Maeleah Sanchez. Fourth: Pipar Williams, Kenleigh Simonson, Makenna Brown, Carley Johnson, Scarlett Zaharia, Izzabella Prather, Kinley Walker, Emma Mason and Birdie Garnica. Fifth: Oaklea Green, Ella Passow, Samantha Smith, Jazmyn Dillard, Jayde Naeve, Olivia Daniel and Noelle Steck.