cheerleading is now considered sport in california. it s a step forward, but possibly a leap back for one east bay school district. it covers brentwood and oakley and contra costa county. reporter: cheerleading is now a sport. incredibly exciting. we feel proud we re being recognized for the hard work we put in. reporter: but the designation threatens the cheerleading program in the liberty high school district. the girls are athlete. for that to be taken away from us, we were devastated. reporter: as districts grapple with the cost. the superintendent proposed cutting additional cheers and implementing stunt cheers. i have no problem with that. but you don t cut something out in the district that s been there for years. reporter: traditional sideline here is more inclusive because more students can participate. some teams are smaller. stunt teams are very small. they allow up to 30 girls. but usually they re not that big, they re usually around 20. reporter
we are. reporter: threatened in the district. girls are athletes. to be taken away, dwafted. grapple with the cost of the sport, proposed eliminating regular cheer and doing dance cheer. don t cut something that s been successful in the district for years. reporter: traditional sideline is more inclusive. more students can participate. stunt teams are smaller. stunt teams really small. allow up to 30 girls but usually 20. less girls able to be on the team. reporter: more colleges recognize traditional cheers for scholarship. competition in florida. coach says stunt cheer isn t as established. it s not on the same level. reporter: goes before the school board. didn t return requests for comment. abc7 news. smoke inhalation caused death of all 36 victims in the ghost ship fire in oakland. burns or other injuries did not play a role in their deaths. victims unable to get out of the burning warehouse. party and several illegal residences inside. still not anno
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