Two Klein Cain Cheerleaders Make School History

By Klein ISD

March 23^rd, 2026

For the first time in school history, two Klein Cain cheerleaders have been named All-State cheerleaders by the Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA).

Senior Bailey Barlow and sophomore Ella Pipkin are among only 50 cheerleaders from 6A schools throughout the state of Texas to earn this honor.

The All-State achievement is among the highest honors a Texas cheerleader can earn. Recipients are ranked based on performance, leadership, character, and impact.

“This honor reflects not only their exceptional talent, but their leadership, discipline, and commitment to excellence in every area of their lives,” Klein Cain Head Cheer Coach Stephanie Psencik said. “Both athletes are deeply committed to academics and service, balancing rigorous coursework, honor societies, and volunteer work while helping build our UIL competitive team from the ground up. Their recognition marks a historic milestone for Klein Cain Cheer, and we could not be more proud of the example they set for our team and our school.”

As a dual-sport athlete in both softball and cheer, Bailey has demonstrated outstanding dedication to Klein Cain Cheer. She has been a member of the cheer team for four years and is currently the Varsity captain. Bailey was previously named Best Overall Freshman Cheerleader and Best Overall JV Cheerleader. While she is a standout cheerleader, Bailey is also an outstanding scholar who consistently earns Honor Roll recognition and was named an Academic All-District honoree.

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“Being an all-state cheerleader is such an honor, and I am incredibly excited! It is so awesome to be able to bring this award back to Klein Cain,” Bailey said. “Being able to compete in the UIL state competition the past two years has brought a whole new meaning to Klein Cain Cheer. Our team has so much talent, and bringing it to the next level was such a great experience. I am so grateful to have received this award and to have led my team this year!”

A natural leader, Ella has served as the Freshman captain and Junior Varsity co-captain and is a two-time UCA All-American cheerleader. Along with her excellence in cheerleading, she is also an exceptional student. Ella is ranked third in her class and serves as Sophomore Class Vice President. Additionally, she dedicates her time to giving back; she holds a leadership position with the National Charity League, where she has completed approximately 50 hours of community service.

“When I think about what it takes to get this award, it goes past just how well I perform,” Ella said. “The award is also about being a leader and having good character. It is about being high-achieving academically and dedicated to my team. That makes this award feel especially significant to me because it represents the full picture of who I try to be as a student, athlete, and person. I'm so proud and honored to, alongside Bailey, be among the first people in Cain Cheer to receive this recognition, which makes it exciting and memorable.”