Who We Are
Our Story
Drifter Athletics has always been rooted in community here in Colonial Beach. Over the years, our cheer program has seen both highs and challenges—rising to become district champions and earning trips to the state stage, while also navigating seasons of rebuilding.
In 2024, the program faced one of its toughest moments and became nonexistent. But from that point, a new chapter began.
Over the past three years, we have worked to rebuild Drifter Cheer from the ground up. What started as a vision has grown into a thriving program that now includes both sideline and competitive cheer, along with the foundation of a middle school program to support future growth.
Today, Drifter Cheer represents more than just performances and competitions—it reflects resilience, commitment, and the strength of a community coming together to build something meaningful for the next generation.
Meet The Coaches
Coach Kari Inscoe
Coach Jill Konopka
Coach Jill Konopka
Kari has a BS degree in Exercise, Sport and Health Education. She cheered throughout high school at CBHS and graduated in 2008. Kari coached CBYAA cheer in 2013, was assistant coach at CBHS for sideline cheer in 2013, sideline and competition cheer in 2014, taking the team to Regionals, and has returned as head coach of sideline cheer in
Kari has a BS degree in Exercise, Sport and Health Education. She cheered throughout high school at CBHS and graduated in 2008. Kari coached CBYAA cheer in 2013, was assistant coach at CBHS for sideline cheer in 2013, sideline and competition cheer in 2014, taking the team to Regionals, and has returned as head coach of sideline cheer in 2024. She started the Middle School cheer program in late 2024 and led them to a first-place competition finish in February 2025. Kari holds a USA Cheer membership, certified in cheer safety.
Coach Jill Konopka
Coach Jill Konopka
Coach Jill Konopka
Jill cheered from 1-12th grades, graduating from Parkdale High in Riverdale, MD in 1996. She was selected as a UCA All-American cheerleader in 1995, traveling to London to perform in the 1996 New Year’s Day Parade. Jill was also a high-level competitive gymnast until age 13. She has coached tumbling, is a licensed yoga teacher, and joine
Jill cheered from 1-12th grades, graduating from Parkdale High in Riverdale, MD in 1996. She was selected as a UCA All-American cheerleader in 1995, traveling to London to perform in the 1996 New Year’s Day Parade. Jill was also a high-level competitive gymnast until age 13. She has coached tumbling, is a licensed yoga teacher, and joined as CBHS assistant coach of sideline cheer in 2024. Jill assisted Coach Kari in starting the Middle School cheer program in late 2024.She currently holds a USA Cheer membership, certified in cheer safety.
2026-2027 CBHS Fall Sideline Team
Varsity/JV Sideline Team
Back Row L-R: Rylee H., Anna-Marie H., Chloe D., Mia W., Maddy M., Ally S., Sophie B.
Front Row L-R: Lilian P., Alaina H., Karleigh P.
Not pictured: Niemiah H.
2026-2027 CBHS Competition Teams
Varsity Competition Team
Back Row L-R: Coach Jill, LJ K., Niemiah H., Lilian P., Mia W., Karleigh P., Hunter B., Coach Kari, Coach Shelby
Front Row L-R: Chloe D., Rylee H., Anna-Marie H., Alaina H., Maddy M., Sophie B., Manager Raegan R.
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