Coupeville’s Mica Shipley cheered in front of 21,000 fans Thursday in Nevada. (Photos courtesy BreAnna Boon)
Mica Shipley went to Paradise.
The Coupeville High School grad officially kicked off her second season as an NCAA D-1 cheerleader Thursday, as Eastern Washington University topped host University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Playing in front of 21,000 fans at the still fairly-new Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada, the Eagles held off UNLV 35-33 in double overtime, denying a game-tying two-point conversion on the final play.
The game was held in a $1.9 billion arena, known informally as “The Death Star,” which also houses home games for the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders.
Shipley’s high school cheer coach, BreAnna Boon, was thrilled to see her high-flying star holding down the big-time spotlight, a payoff for all her hard work.
“Mica friggin killed it!,” Boon said. “Her coach said that she had the most infectious spirit on the team.
“I am so proud of her! She’s living proof that you can do anything you set your mind to.
“She has dreamed of being a college cheerleader for so long, so to be able to see her living her dreams out, it’s just completely heart warming!”
Shipley fires up Eastern Washington University supporters.
The Eagles cheer squad, livin’ large on the turf at Allegiant Stadium.
Shipley touches the heavens.
“Farewell until next time!”
Coupeville Sports 
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