GLENWOOD — The Minnewaska Area competitive dance team enters the season with championship expectations.

The Lakers return to the floor with a veteran roster, strong leadership, and a clear goal of making another run toward the state tournament. Minnewaska has qualified for state five times in the program’s eight-year history, and after a determined offseason and a focused start to practices, the Lakers enter the winter confident that another postseason push is within reach.

The team brings back a seasoned group of contributors, highlighted by senior dancers Mesa Kittelson, Lyla Stadtherr, Taylor Danter, and Alexis Jenson, all of whom return with extensive varsity experience and leadership roles in guiding a talented lineup.

A deep and versatile supporting group joins them, including Dyl

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