HOWELL – The Howell Rebels American Youth Football and Cheerleading have earned their rings, becoming National Champions for 2025.
The Howell Rebels competed at the Quest Recreational Championship at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida – a two-day competition against hundreds of teams across the country.
Mindy Doyle, VP of Cheerleading, spoke with The Howell Times about how the team operates and the steps they take to end the season at Nationals.
Howell Rebels Youth Cheerleading consists of seven teams: “Intensity” ages 3 to 4; “Envy” ages 5 to 6; “Hype” ages 6 to 7; “Rampage” 8Y; “Fury” 10Y; “Super Surge” 10Y Level 2; and “Rage” 14Y Level 3.
The teams have about an eight-month season, with choreography beginning in late July. Their first local competition is in December with the goal to work their way up to Nationals in March.
During the season, teams practice about three times a week and perform at eight to 10 competitions a year, including local national completions. In addition, the teams cheer at their local Howell Rebels football games.
Howell Rebels Super Surge brought home their 4th consecutive Quest National Championship title. (Photo courtesy Mindy Doyle)
Rampage, Fury, Super Surge, and Rage are the organization’s competition teams that participated at this year’s Quest Championship, while the younger teams perform at expos throughout the season.
This year, four teams were sent down to Disney for a national title at the Quest. The teams must earn bids in order to attend Quest, which is achieved by placing in the top 3 during the season, Doyle said.
On March 8, the Howell Rebels performed at Quest Recreational Championship where one team earned 3rd place and three teams won 1st place, taking home national titles.
1st Place Teams:
Rage – theme “Army”
Super Surge – theme “Country”
Rampage – theme “Queen”
3rd Place Team:
Fury – theme “Sun and Beach”
Howell Rebels Rampage scored a Quest National Champion title. (Photo courtesy Mindy Doyle)
Super Surge made their hometown proud bringing home their 4th consecutive Quest National Championship title.
“They work extremely hard. They give up a lot of time, as well as the parents. The parents are a huge support system to our organization, and all of our coaches who volunteer and give countless hours. They’re dedicated. They really do a lot for the kids. The organization couldn’t do it without all of our coaches,” Doyle said.
On April 1, the teams had the honor of being recognized at the Howell Township Council meeting for their accomplishments of earning the National Championship Title.
Mindy Doyle thanked the Board of Directors as well as all the coaches for both cheer and football for their support in making Howell Rebels American Youth Football and Cheerleading an amazing organization for the community.
Howell Rebels Rage show off their Quest National Champion medals. (Photo courtesy Mindy Doyle)
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