Aniyea Shirk
Anyea Shirk
Meet Aniyea
Meet the 2nd born of the tribe
Hey, hey Momma Tribe! It’s your one and only favorite—Aniyea, the middle child of three. Just don’t tell the other two! That’s already been established if you’ve been following along with our family tribe—lol, just kidding. I might be sassy, spontaneous, independent for my age, spunky, and the life of the party, but my siblings are pretty amazing too. Each of us carries our own unique personality, and we all share at least one trait we get from our mom. A little about me: I don’t let anyone sleep in my bed (I’m not a fan of feet ), I have my OCD cleaning moments—which I definitely get from my mother—I’m a huge Billie Eilish fan, and most importantly, I have a deep love for competitive cheerleading. I’m the youngest athlete on the highest-level team, and I could talk about cheer all day long. It brings me so much happiness, joy, and love. We travel to different states to compete against other amazing teams, and in 2025 we went undefeated all the way to Summit in Florida—a worldwide competition. Cheer is hard, exhausting, nerve-wracking, and thrilling all at the same time. Follow along to watch competition highlights, get my opinions and suggestions, and come along on our travel adventures and more!
Cheer Life
Traveling isn’t always easy, especially with long drives, but those journeys have created some of my favorite memories. From road trips with my family to competing in new states with a team that feels like family, every experience is part of the journey. I’ll be sharing it all—streaming and posting behind-the-scenes moments so you can experience the excitement that happens long before we hit the mat.
Road Trips
Recently, she faced a major setback: a torn ACL, torn MCL, and a sprained meniscus. It’s been tough, especially after going through several orthopedics before finally finding one who made all of us—and most importantly Harmony—feel completely comfortable and supported. We can definitely share more about the treatment choices we made and the products that helped make this transition smoother for her.
Always down 4 the Squad
If you ask about me, they’ll tell you I bring pride, passion, sweat, love, and nonstop energy to my team. My momma always said, “There’s no I in team,” and that’s how we do it—learning each other, growing together, and competing like the champions we are… TOGETHER!
Never Quit
Gotta keep it movin'
I’m sure you wonder how I juggle cheer, school, friends, family, coaching, and still make time for myself. The truth is, I learned early on—by watching my mother—the importance of prioritizing. I’ll admit, I’m a little OCD when it comes to organization, but it helps me stay focused and on track. I’m not perfect, but I do my best to balance it all, always with the support of my family.
While cheerleading is something I truly love, staying ahead in school is just as important to me. I typically maintain straight A’s and plan to become an ultrasound tech after high school. In the meantime, I’m taking full advantage of opportunities to earn college credits while still in high school.
Role-Model
The women closest to me are my role models—a chain of strength from my grandmother to my mom, my aunt, and my sister. Watching them overcome challenges with independence and empowerment inspires me to be better every day.
Struggles
Being a young teenager in high school, I’m still on the brink of figuring out who I am and what I want, all while working to keep my grades at A’s and B’s. On top of that, I coach a younger competitive cheer team, compete on my own team, and manage constant practices. Exhausting? Very much so—but I truly love it.My mom has taught us how to better prioritize the important things in our lives, how to handle moments when we feel overwhelmed or anxious, and most importantly, to always know we have each other to turn to for support.I know many people in my shoes as the second-born would say that being the middle child is a struggle, but for me, it’s the best of the three. I get to look up to my older sibling for guidance and wisdom, while also being someone my younger sister can look up to in all the best ways.
