Photos: Bulldogs Grace The Mat At The Scottie Showdown

On Saturday, Jan. 18, the Berne-Knox-Westerlo cheer squad kicked off its Section 2 competitive cheer season at the Ballston Spa Scottie Showdown at Ballston Spa High School. The talented squad cheered to a second-place finish in Class D.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Hyping themselves up: Members of the BKW cheer team hold up their pom poms after they chant to get themselves ready to perform for the judges on Saturday.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Here come the Bulldogs! All the members of the cheer squad smile and get the crowd going to cheer for the Bulldogs.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Hoisted up: BKW’s Lindsey Bunt claps with her pom poms as she is being held by Rileigh Miller, Scarlett Cole, and Noelle Ballato during their routine.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

In unison: BKW’s Emma Detlefsen and Evelyn Hopkins both have their pom poms up in the air during their routine as Holly Bremer, Gabriella Lupi, and Jayden Mosbey hold up Detlefsen.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Confident kneel: Two BKW cheerleaders, holding the G and holding the S, kneel on their left knee as they hold up the last two letters in Bulldogs during their routine.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Kicking the air: Members of the BKW cheer squad all leap up in the air as they show off their acrobatic skills while the music plays during their routine.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Stacked up: BKW’s Evelyn Hopkins smiles happily as she is being held up by Emma Detlefsen and Lindsey Bunt while her teammates hold onto all of them during the final portion of their routine where they finished second in Class D.

Bust a move: BKW’s Gabriella Lupi, throws up her left hand, as her teammate completes a roll while they all dance to the music

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Feeling the music: Two BKW cheerleaders kneel on the ground as they groove to the music as the rest of the squad dance.