{"id":765334,"date":"2026-02-15T03:49:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-15T03:49:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/765334\/"},"modified":"2026-02-15T03:49:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T03:49:16","slug":"photos-new-london-spicer-black-cats-compete-in-class-a-high-kick-qualifying-west-central-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/765334\/","title":{"rendered":"Photos: New London-Spicer Black Cats compete in Class A High Kick Qualifying &#8211; West Central Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MINNEAPOLIS \u2014 The New London-Spicer Black Cats performed in the Class A High Kick preliminary competition on Saturday, Feb. 14, at the State Dance Team Tournament at the Target Center.<\/p>\n<p>The Class A High Kick teams that went to the finals included LQPV\/DB, Holdingford, Wabasso-Kellogg. Crosby-Ironton, St. Cloud Cathedral and Yellow Medicine East on Saturday night.<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"2026 MSHSL - KICK - NEW LONDON SPICER.33\"  width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.forumcomm.com\/dims4\/default\/cdd2eb6\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/1440x960!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F45%2Fe8%2F5bd4b7b14e1e93e54b0c0d64cd66%2F2026-mshsl-kick-new-london-spicer-18.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI5NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9IjE0NDBweCI+PC9zdmc+\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        The New London-Spicer Black Cats compete in the State Dance Team High Kick Qualifying on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Target Center in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Contributed \/ Ryan Pletz<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"2026 MSHSL - KICK - NEW LONDON SPICER.34\"  width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.forumcomm.com\/dims4\/default\/295989a\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/1440x960!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Feb%2Fd2%2Fc43674b84b0987f5c8a4c63fe7bc%2F2026-mshsl-kick-new-london-spicer-34.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI5NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9IjE0NDBweCI+PC9zdmc+\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        The New London-Spicer Black Cats compete in the State Dance Team High Kick Qualifying on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Target Center in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Contributed \/ Ryan Pletz<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"2026 MSHSL - KICK - NEW LONDON SPICER.35\"  width=\"840\" height=\"1260\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.forumcomm.com\/dims4\/default\/a1ed786\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/4000x6000+0+0\/resize\/840x1260!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F1c%2Fd1%2F58cdd12248caa2cc0ed9c2d8d60d%2F2026-mshsl-kick-new-london-spicer-23.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxMjYwcHgiIHdpZHRoPSI4NDBweCI+PC9zdmc+\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        The New London-Spicer Black Cats compete in the State Dance Team High Kick Qualifying on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Target Center in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Contributed \/ Ryan Pletz<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"2026 MSHSL - KICK - NEW LONDON SPICER.32\"  width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.forumcomm.com\/dims4\/default\/33e8c54\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/1440x960!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F0b%2Fd1%2F231e8f4f494cb1735eb33e86a6f2%2F2026-mshsl-kick-new-london-spicer-15.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI5NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9IjE0NDBweCI+PC9zdmc+\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        The New London-Spicer Black Cats compete in the State Dance Team High Kick Qualifying on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Target Center in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Contributed \/ Ryan Pletz<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"2026 MSHSL - KICK - NEW LONDON SPICER.30\"  width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.forumcomm.com\/dims4\/default\/ba08866\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/1440x960!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F58%2F57%2F0cc2ff2640d8b8f7c89237bca47d%2F2026-mshsl-kick-new-london-spicer-37.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI5NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9IjE0NDBweCI+PC9zdmc+\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        The New London-Spicer Black Cats compete in the State Dance Team High Kick Qualifying on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Target Center in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Contributed \/ Ryan Pletz<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"2026 MSHSL - KICK - NEW LONDON SPICER.29\"  width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.forumcomm.com\/dims4\/default\/fe11f9f\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/1440x960!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F41%2Fc4%2Fba5a7220424eaf7d5b1e1fcf45b3%2F2026-mshsl-kick-new-london-spicer-36.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI5NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9IjE0NDBweCI+PC9zdmc+\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        The New London-Spicer Black Cats compete in the State Dance Team High Kick Qualifying on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Target Center in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Contributed \/ Ryan Pletz<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"2026 MSHSL - KICK - NEW LONDON SPICER.28\"  width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.forumcomm.com\/dims4\/default\/73e269a\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/1440x960!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Ff7%2F09%2F855a87cf412786ffe284a4f61263%2F2026-mshsl-kick-new-london-spicer-35.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI5NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9IjE0NDBweCI+PC9zdmc+\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        The New London-Spicer Black Cats compete in the State Dance Team High Kick Qualifying on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Target Center in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Contributed \/ Ryan Pletz<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"2026 MSHSL - KICK - NEW LONDON SPICER.25\"  width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.forumcomm.com\/dims4\/default\/1a60f96\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/1440x960!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fe1%2F60%2Ff25191d64bfe997fa94bc391a70e%2F2026-mshsl-kick-new-london-spicer-33.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI5NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9IjE0NDBweCI+PC9zdmc+\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        The New London-Spicer Black Cats compete in the State Dance Team High Kick Qualifying on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Target Center in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Contributed \/ Ryan Pletz<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"2026 MSHSL - KICK - NEW LONDON SPICER.27\"  width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.forumcomm.com\/dims4\/default\/a00066c\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/1440x960!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fda%2F79%2F22729cef4620af1c520105b9c82f%2F2026-mshsl-kick-new-london-spicer-32.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI5NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9IjE0NDBweCI+PC9zdmc+\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        The New London-Spicer Black Cats compete in the State Dance Team High Kick Qualifying on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Target Center in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Contributed \/ Ryan Pletz<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"2026 MSHSL - KICK - NEW LONDON SPICER.26\"  width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.forumcomm.com\/dims4\/default\/95d3eec\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/1440x960!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F97%2F38%2Fddc631b449a7a6e38325fd62e734%2F2026-mshsl-kick-new-london-spicer-31.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI5NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9IjE0NDBweCI+PC9zdmc+\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        The New London-Spicer Black Cats compete in the State Dance Team High Kick Qualifying on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Target Center in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Contributed \/ Ryan Pletz<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"2026 MSHSL - KICK - NEW LONDON SPICER.36\"  width=\"840\" height=\"1260\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.forumcomm.com\/dims4\/default\/a951df0\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/4000x6000+0+0\/resize\/840x1260!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fbf%2Fc7%2F3847ab8247b2a2101c543c4a018a%2F2026-mshsl-kick-new-london-spicer-30.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxMjYwcHgiIHdpZHRoPSI4NDBweCI+PC9zdmc+\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        The New London-Spicer Black Cats compete in the State Dance Team High Kick Qualifying on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Target Center in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Contributed \/ Ryan Pletz<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"2026 MSHSL - KICK - NEW LONDON SPICER.23\"  width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.forumcomm.com\/dims4\/default\/7868927\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/1440x960!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fd1%2F59%2F6d736a68496b8e763d4b29aee145%2F2026-mshsl-kick-new-london-spicer-27.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI5NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9IjE0NDBweCI+PC9zdmc+\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        The New London-Spicer Black Cats compete in the State Dance Team High Kick Qualifying on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Target Center in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Contributed \/ Ryan Pletz<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"2026 MSHSL - KICK - NEW LONDON SPICER.22\"  width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.forumcomm.com\/dims4\/default\/1208595\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/1440x960!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fcc%2F40%2F0f228a534862a34ca23df247327d%2F2026-mshsl-kick-new-london-spicer-26.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI5NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9IjE0NDBweCI+PC9zdmc+\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        The New London-Spicer Black Cats compete in the State Dance Team High Kick Qualifying on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Target Center in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Contributed \/ Ryan Pletz<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"2026 MSHSL - KICK - NEW LONDON SPICER.21\"  width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.forumcomm.com\/dims4\/default\/7db66b1\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/1440x960!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F9c%2F32%2Fe8d8edc24fe2ad17877610bc7718%2F2026-mshsl-kick-new-london-spicer-25.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI5NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9IjE0NDBweCI+PC9zdmc+\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        The New London-Spicer Black Cats compete in the State Dance Team High Kick Qualifying on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Target Center in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Contributed \/ Ryan Pletz<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"2026 MSHSL - KICK - NEW LONDON SPICER.20\"  width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.forumcomm.com\/dims4\/default\/24f7d6b\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/1440x960!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F1c%2F94%2F5d285da94509adec50376aa68fa6%2F2026-mshsl-kick-new-london-spicer-21.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI5NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9IjE0NDBweCI+PC9zdmc+\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        The New London-Spicer Black Cats compete in the State Dance Team High Kick Qualifying on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Target Center in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Contributed \/ Ryan Pletz<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"2026 MSHSL - KICK - NEW LONDON SPICER.19\"  width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.forumcomm.com\/dims4\/default\/4588eba\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/1440x960!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F7f%2F2c%2Fa346ebae4f53995080eb2f575f9c%2F2026-mshsl-kick-new-london-spicer-19.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI5NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9IjE0NDBweCI+PC9zdmc+\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        The New London-Spicer Black Cats compete in the State Dance Team High Kick Qualifying on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Target Center in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Contributed \/ Ryan Pletz<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"2026 MSHSL - KICK - NEW LONDON SPICER.18\"  width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.forumcomm.com\/dims4\/default\/77b2c1e\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/1440x960!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F8e%2F64%2F2d42652046968c08a93e5ebdc7fe%2F2026-mshsl-kick-new-london-spicer-17.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI5NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9IjE0NDBweCI+PC9zdmc+\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        The New London-Spicer Black Cats compete in the State Dance Team High Kick Qualifying on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Target Center in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Contributed \/ Ryan Pletz<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"2026 MSHSL - KICK - NEW LONDON SPICER.17\"  width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.forumcomm.com\/dims4\/default\/4c5ecaa\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/1440x960!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F87%2Fe0%2F8805fa8445dea0ad74c9fb95cc77%2F2026-mshsl-kick-new-london-spicer-16.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI5NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9IjE0NDBweCI+PC9zdmc+\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        The New London-Spicer Black Cats compete in the State Dance Team High Kick Qualifying on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Target Center in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Contributed \/ Ryan Pletz<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"2026 MSHSL - KICK - NEW LONDON SPICER.16\"  width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.forumcomm.com\/dims4\/default\/b83ec94\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/1440x960!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fbc%2F9e%2F36c798524aa195b7a81158c10a21%2F2026-mshsl-kick-new-london-spicer-14.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI5NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9IjE0NDBweCI+PC9zdmc+\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        The New London-Spicer Black Cats compete in the State Dance Team High Kick Qualifying on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Target Center in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Contributed \/ Ryan Pletz<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"2026 MSHSL - KICK - NEW LONDON SPICER.15\"  width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.forumcomm.com\/dims4\/default\/c4bdd81\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/1440x960!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F56%2Ff1%2Fad13efa24274ba897fd73428ef99%2F2026-mshsl-kick-new-london-spicer-12.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI5NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9IjE0NDBweCI+PC9zdmc+\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        The New London-Spicer Black Cats compete in the State Dance Team High Kick Qualifying on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Target Center in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Contributed \/ Ryan Pletz<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"2026 MSHSL - KICK - NEW LONDON SPICER.14\"  width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.forumcomm.com\/dims4\/default\/3337dc2\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/1440x960!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F27%2Fe7%2F367f389d4b1a994ddcae7b89c678%2F2026-mshsl-kick-new-london-spicer-11.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI5NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9IjE0NDBweCI+PC9zdmc+\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        The New London-Spicer Black Cats compete in the State Dance Team High Kick Qualifying on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Target Center in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Contributed \/ Ryan Pletz<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"2026 MSHSL - KICK - NEW LONDON SPICER.37\"  width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.forumcomm.com\/dims4\/default\/cf32c8d\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/1440x960!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F78%2Fa7%2F6599ce404d6d8cbb9a7303b37f89%2F2026-mshsl-kick-new-london-spicer-10.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI5NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9IjE0NDBweCI+PC9zdmc+\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        The New London-Spicer Black Cats compete in the State Dance Team High Kick Qualifying on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Target Center in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Contributed \/ Ryan Pletz<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"2026 MSHSL - KICK - NEW LONDON SPICER.10\"  width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.forumcomm.com\/dims4\/default\/91a5ab3\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/1440x960!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fc7%2F49%2F477237c14b1382478b58d8ffd5c5%2F2026-mshsl-kick-new-london-spicer-04.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI5NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9IjE0NDBweCI+PC9zdmc+\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        The New London-Spicer Black Cats compete in the State Dance Team High Kick Qualifying on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Target Center in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Contributed \/ Ryan Pletz<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"2026 MSHSL - KICK - NEW LONDON SPICER.12\"  width=\"840\" height=\"1260\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.forumcomm.com\/dims4\/default\/958b6a6\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/4000x6000+0+0\/resize\/840x1260!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fc8%2Fb9%2F62fc46244188b7b961fe1f2539ff%2F2026-mshsl-kick-new-london-spicer-07.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxMjYwcHgiIHdpZHRoPSI4NDBweCI+PC9zdmc+\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        The New London-Spicer Black Cats compete in the State Dance Team High Kick Qualifying on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Target Center in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Contributed \/ Ryan Pletz<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"2026 MSHSL - KICK - NEW LONDON SPICER.08\"  width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.forumcomm.com\/dims4\/default\/fd25ce1\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/1440x960!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F24%2F06%2Fd4ec6b844cd091167faabc37c7ab%2F2026-mshsl-kick-new-london-spicer-05.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI5NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9IjE0NDBweCI+PC9zdmc+\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        The New London-Spicer Black Cats compete in the State Dance Team High Kick Qualifying on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Target Center in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Contributed \/ Ryan Pletz<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"2026 MSHSL - KICK - NEW LONDON SPICER.09\"  width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.forumcomm.com\/dims4\/default\/ebaa1f4\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/1440x960!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fd6%2Ff2%2F76181465492ab831c3775103b558%2F2026-mshsl-kick-new-london-spicer-08.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI5NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9IjE0NDBweCI+PC9zdmc+\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        The New London-Spicer Black Cats compete in the State Dance Team High Kick Qualifying on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Target Center in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Contributed \/ Ryan Pletz<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"2026 MSHSL - KICK - NEW LONDON SPICER.38\"  width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.forumcomm.com\/dims4\/default\/bb3c937\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/1440x960!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fca%2F6d%2F715747874e8682ef465d53cc409f%2F2026-mshsl-kick-new-london-spicer-03.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI5NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9IjE0NDBweCI+PC9zdmc+\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        The New London-Spicer Black Cats compete in the State Dance Team High Kick Qualifying on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Target Center in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Contributed \/ Ryan Pletz<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"2026 MSHSL - KICK - NEW LONDON SPICER.08b\"  width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.forumcomm.com\/dims4\/default\/5ba3851\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/1440x960!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F7e%2F60%2Fc0bc930049378857f26126303544%2F2026-mshsl-kick-new-london-spicer-24.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI5NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9IjE0NDBweCI+PC9zdmc+\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        The New London-Spicer Black Cats compete in the State Dance Team High Kick Qualifying on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Target Center in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Contributed \/ Ryan Pletz<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"2026 MSHSL - KICK - NEW LONDON SPICER.07\"  width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.forumcomm.com\/dims4\/default\/acfc78c\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/1440x960!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F32%2Faf%2F695ef5014d999329c1c884039305%2F2026-mshsl-kick-new-london-spicer-20.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI5NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9IjE0NDBweCI+PC9zdmc+\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        The New London-Spicer Black Cats compete in the State Dance Team High Kick Qualifying on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Target Center in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Contributed \/ Ryan Pletz<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"2026 MSHSL - KICK - NEW LONDON SPICER.06\"  width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.forumcomm.com\/dims4\/default\/782e455\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/1440x960!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fab%2F77%2F062ce0524c45a7e03d0f66629fca%2F2026-mshsl-kick-new-london-spicer-02.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI5NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9IjE0NDBweCI+PC9zdmc+\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        The New London-Spicer Black Cats compete in the State Dance Team High Kick Qualifying on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Target Center in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Contributed \/ Ryan Pletz<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"2026 MSHSL - KICK - NEW LONDON SPICER.40\"  width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.forumcomm.com\/dims4\/default\/21193f8\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/1440x960!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F30%2F5e%2F375971ab480dabeed81e7c560ea2%2F2026-mshsl-kick-new-london-spicer-01.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI5NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9IjE0NDBweCI+PC9zdmc+\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        The New London-Spicer Black Cats compete in the State Dance Team High Kick Qualifying on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Target Center in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Contributed \/ Ryan Pletz<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"2026 MSHSL - KICK - NEW LONDON SPICER.06b&#10;\"  width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.forumcomm.com\/dims4\/default\/ed96ecb\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/1440x960!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fcb%2F67%2F041cbdd44fb5bf62e1d8a9b19fa0%2F2026-mshsl-kick-new-london-spicer-38.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI5NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9IjE0NDBweCI+PC9zdmc+\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        The New London-Spicer Black Cats compete in the State Dance Team High Kick Qualifying on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Target Center in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Contributed \/ Ryan Pletz<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"2026 MSHSL - KICK - NEW LONDON SPICER.04\"  width=\"840\" height=\"1260\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.forumcomm.com\/dims4\/default\/ddb515c\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/4000x6000+0+0\/resize\/840x1260!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F3e%2Fa2%2Fca3d03104a099fd21ab45f8dfd1c%2F2026-mshsl-kick-new-london-spicer-39.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxMjYwcHgiIHdpZHRoPSI4NDBweCI+PC9zdmc+\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        The New London-Spicer Black Cats compete in the State Dance Team High Kick Qualifying on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Target Center in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Contributed \/ Ryan Pletz<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"2026 MSHSL - KICK - NEW LONDON SPICER.03\"  width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.forumcomm.com\/dims4\/default\/651313b\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/1440x960!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F8e%2F6c%2F20f5ba674faca8f6426e97c1b13b%2F2026-mshsl-kick-new-london-spicer-41.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI5NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9IjE0NDBweCI+PC9zdmc+\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        The New London-Spicer Black Cats compete in the State Dance Team High Kick Qualifying on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Target Center in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Contributed \/ Ryan Pletz<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"2026 MSHSL - KICK - NEW LONDON SPICER.02\"  width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.forumcomm.com\/dims4\/default\/a2d62a1\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/1440x960!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fde%2F77%2F0bd05dc84bbe95ae574067594512%2F2026-mshsl-kick-new-london-spicer-42.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI5NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9IjE0NDBweCI+PC9zdmc+\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        The New London-Spicer Black Cats compete in the State Dance Team High Kick Qualifying on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Target Center in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Contributed \/ Ryan Pletz<\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"2026 MSHSL - KICK - NEW LONDON SPICER.01\"  width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.forumcomm.com\/dims4\/default\/796add1\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/1440x960!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F2c%2F0b%2F139a016b45b2a2dd46e7fd55b5a1%2F2026-mshsl-kick-new-london-spicer-43.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI5NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9IjE0NDBweCI+PC9zdmc+\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        The New London-Spicer Black Cats compete in the State Dance Team High Kick Qualifying on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Target Center in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Contributed \/ Ryan Pletz<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"MINNEAPOLIS \u2014 The New London-Spicer Black Cats performed in the Class A High Kick preliminary competition on Saturday,&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":765335,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[7757],"tags":[748,393,4884,103395,257,224326,224327,6922,224325,224328,16,15],"class_list":["post-765334","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-london","tag-britain","tag-england","tag-great-britain","tag-images","tag-london","tag-new-london-spicer-blackcats","tag-nls-blackcats","tag-photos","tag-pl3tz-photography","tag-ryan-pletz","tag-uk","tag-united-kingdom"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/116072611283197776","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/765334","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=765334"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/765334\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/765335"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=765334"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=765334"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=765334"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}