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Aubrey Rogers was thunderstruck after she was officially named a cheerleader for the Dallas Cowboys.
On Instagram, the Southern California native posted the exciting news after enduring a rigorous training camp.
“No words could ever describe how I’m feeling right now. My heart is so full, and I am beyond grateful to officially be a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. 💙⭐️,” Robers wrote in her Instagram caption.
“First and foremost, all glory to God. His faithfulness, strength, and guidance carried me through every step of this journey.
“To my family, thank you for believing in me long before I believed in myself. Every sacrifice, every prayer, and every word of encouragement brought me here. I love you more than you’ll ever know.
“To Judy Trammell @dcc_judy , Kelli Finglass @kellifinglass , Charlotte Jones @cjonescowboys , and the entire DCC staff, thank you for believing in me and entrusting me with the opportunity to be part of this incredible organization. It is an honor I will never take for granted.
“To every coach, mentor, friend, and teammate who poured into me, thank you for shaping me into the dancer and person I am today. And to my rookie sisters, I couldn’t imagine walking this journey with anyone else.
“This has been the greatest blessing and a dream come true. I can’t wait to wear this iconic uniform and carry on such an incredible legacy. Forever grateful. 💙⭐️ @dccheerleaders.”
After graduating from high school, Rogers earned a spot to be a Laker Girl for the 2023-24 season. Following two seasons with the Lakers organization, Rogers is exchanging the purple and gold to be one of America’s Sweethearts.
In the NBA circles of cheerleading, being a Laker Girl is the cream of the crop. Jerry Buss saw to that more than four decades ago. But that still pales in comparison to what it means to be a Dallas Cowboy cheerleader.
Rogers, a rookie candidate, wore pink practice outfits to separate from the returning veterans who wear blue. Once rookies officially make the final squad, they trade in their pink for the standard blue gear.
Rogers was named a finalist for the team in June.
Now, she is officially a Cowboys cheerleader a month later.
Her arrival to the NFL began long before auditions in Frisco, Texas. Rogers’ dance journey began at Dance Studio 84 in Santa Clarita. She then spent four years on the West Ranch High School dance team.
She will be joining another storied franchise in what she described as a dream come true.
The DCC will first perform at the Cowboys’ preseason finale game against the New Orleans Saints on Aug. 28 at AT&T Stadium.