MAKING HISTORY: Union/A-C Valley Competitive Spirit Team Punches Ticket Directly to State Finals After Stellar Performance - exploreClarion

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (EYT) — Stacey Fox was sure she didn’t hear the announcement right. When it sunk in that she had, the Union/A-C Valley competitive spirit coach fell out of her chair. For the first time in the history of either school and the co-op, the team advanced straight to the finals after recording the fifth-best score out of 22 teams in the co-ed division at the PIAA Competitive Spirit Championships at Summit Arena on Friday. “First time ever — straight to finals,” Fox said. “This is a tough co-ed division....