The Deacs defeated Temple University 34-26 in the 2016 Military Bowl, outlasted Texas A&M University 55-52 in the 2017 Belk Bowl in Charlotte, N.C., and earned another close win, 37-34, over The University of Memphis in the 2018 Birmingham Bowl.Ĭoltrane’s journey to homecoming queen began when she was nominated by a student body peer. Since her freshman season in 2016, Coltrane has cheered in three straight bowl games and Wake Forest has won all three, a school record. I am thankful to be part of a D1 ACC school whose academic rigor has prepared me for a well-rounded future.”Ī four-year back spot and current senior leader on the team, Coltrane has been along for an historic ride the last three years with the Demon Deacs’ football program. “Cheering at Wake Forest all four years has been the most incredible and rewarding experience. “As a member of the Wake Forest cheer team, I am grateful for this opportunity,” Coltrane said. There she met LaChina Robinson, an ESPN anchor and former Wake Forest basketball player. That trip saw her and other cheerleaders and dance team members from all 16 Atlantic Coast Conference schools shoot segments for the Network’s premiere. Last month, she was selected by her coach Bryan Hall to represent Wake Forest at the launch of the ACC Network at ESPN’s headquarters in Bristol, Conn. Set to graduate this coming spring with a concentration in religion and public engagement, Coltrane is no stranger to the limelight during her time on the sidelines with the Deacons. “It’s super rewarding to be a part of something bigger than yourself, all while supporting the University and cheering on the football team.” “This is definitely one of the most major accomplishments in my lifetime,” she added. “This was a huge blessing and tremendous honor for me, and I was a little shocked and surprised. “It was absolutely amazing,” Coltrane, a psychology and religion double major, said of the moment she realized she’d won. Coltrane was joined by homecoming king Coleman Greene (Richmond, Va.), and the two were crowned by University president Nathan O.
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