This past weekend the Akins Diamond Dazzlers and Sparkling Sapphires competed in Fredericksburg for the Hill Country Regionals. 
“The girls did very well and I am so proud of all of them” Diamond Dazzler and Sparkling Sapphire director Lindsay Ball said. “They competed and took home many trophies but the biggest award in my eyes was hearing all the wonderful compliments from other high school directors, dance studio directors and competition staff who have never heard of the Akins Diamond Dazzlers.”

Solo Finalists : Victoria Galicia & Rebecca Preciado
Miss Danceline 1st Place (soloist winning a 150.00 college scholarship) : Rebecca Preciado
Sweepstakes Award (scored 90-100 on all 3 routines entered) : Diamond Officers and Diamond team
Anita Jefferson Conley Award : Emily Steger
Anita Jefferson Conley Award : Alyssa Rogge
2nd Place for Duet : Micaela Jimenez & Ellie Barnes 
1st Place for Duet : Victoria Galicia & Haydee Rodriguez
Judges’ Award for Best Technique: Team Jazz
Double Division 1 Award (scoring 90-100 in both of their routines) : Sapphires 
Danceline Gold Award (scored 95-100 on all three entered routines) : Diamond officers and Diamond Team
Grand Champions (top scores over all entered in competition) : Diamond Officers and Diamond Team

Some of Akins Diamond Dazzlers had the chance of entering a Technique Challenge on their own at the contest. 
Top 5 for Kicks : Haydee Rodriguez 
3rd Place for Leaps : Emily Steger
Top 5 for Leaps : Victoria Galicia
3rd place for Toe Touch : Rebecca Preciado 
1st Place for Toe Touch : Ariel Roland

The Diamonds left the competition with the title of being grand champions and along with that bringing back several individual awards.
“The competition was super stressful,” junior diamond Ariel Roland said. “Everyone was tired but we worked really hard and came out as champions.”