Tennessee PCA Cheer Team’s Sophie Gough Commits Suicide: Family And Friends Grieve Her Loss
Sophie Noel Gough, a member of a PCA (Providence Christian Academy) competitive cheer team, tragically took her own life, leaving her friends and loved ones in complete shock.
Michelle Thomas shared her heartfelt thoughts about Sophie Gough.
Highlights
- A few weeks ago, Sophie shared beautiful pictures on social media, and no one realized what she was going through.
- Her friends posted heartfelt tributes, expressing their shock and sorrow, but they also mentioned feeling helpless about the struggles she faced.
- Sophie also participated in the MCS Competition Cheer Team, which won a bid to compete at the National High School Cheerleading Championship.
She described the Gough family as one of the kindest and expressed her sorrow for them during this difficult time.
Sophie, who was just 17, had been friends with Jorie since third grade, and they cheered together until ninth grade.
Michelle emphasized the strong bond among the moms in their group, who continued to support each other even when their kids stopped cheering together.
She feels helpless seeing her friend in so much pain and wishes she could take it away.
She reminded everyone to cherish their kids, make lasting memories, and show them love.
Michelle ended with a touching note, wishing Sophie peace and hoping she enjoyed her favorite food in heaven.
Sophie Gough’s Friends Never Knew What Was Going Inside Her Head That She Took Her Own Life
A few weeks ago, Sophie shared beautiful pictures on social media, and no one realized what she was going through.
After her passing, her friends posted heartfelt tributes, expressing their shock and sorrow, but they also mentioned feeling helpless about the struggles she faced.
They left out a reminder that we often don’t know the battles others are fighting.
One of her friends wrote:
Gosh you are such a beautiful young lady. My heart hurts so bad for you and your family. You are loved by so many rest easy sweet beautiful Sohpie
Others poured in tribute:
fly high girl, rest easy and in peace
Everyone around Sophie’s friends has posted an Instagram story that quoted:
The truth is, none of us really know how much someone else is hurting. We could be standing right beside someone who feels completely broken or is facing the battle of their lives and have no idea. Be kind, always.
Sophie Gough Comepeted At The NHSCC At Disney During Her 6th Grade
Sophie also participated in the MCS Competition Cheer Team, which won a bid to compete at the National High School Cheerleading Championship at Disney in 2018.
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Thus, her team performed in the Junior Club Finalist Division, having trained and fundraised together over the school year.
It was an achievement for the first year of the Murfreesboro City Schools-sponsored cheer team, which included 31 students from 4th to 6th grade.
Under the guidance of coaches Jessica Jacobs, Amber Kelly, and Megan Brewer, Sophie’s cheer team earned their spot at nationals by placing first at the Tennessee Extreme Regional Competition.
Additional Information
- Sophie was dating boyfriend Tanner Shockey, with whom she went on frequent prom dates.
- In August, Sophie posted about the Senior Stole Ceremony for 2024, marking an important milestone in her high school journey.
