Laurel Highlands High School cheerleaders learned some defensive moves that could save their lives at a team-building meet last week at the school. Violence prevention instructor Don Witt, of Connellsville, taught the students the importance of knowing how to protect themselves and instructed them on several defensive moves they can use in perilous situations. Janae Kopec, head coach, also invited mothers to attend Wednesday and learn alongside their daughters. She said she wanted to give the girls knowledge they could use far beyond high school. âI think itâs very useful,â sophomore Ava Crofcheck said. âEven though Iâm practicing it with my friends, I feel like when it comes to a real situation, Iâll be able to at least know a little bit.â