Sanford Meridian’s competitive cheer team took first place at the Midland Dow Classic on Thursday. The Mustangs had totals of 201.20 in Round 1, 173.04 in Round 2 and 253.7 in Round 3. Harrison was second with 596.7, Clarkston third at 559.50, Vassar fourth at 528.02 and Dryden fifth at 497.52.