Photos: Flying Dutchmen Sail to Victory
New team, same results for the Guilderland varsity winter cheer team, which was fifth in the state last year in the Co-ed Division. On Sunday, the all-female cheerleading team showed off grace and skill, tumbling and flying, during the annual University of Albany Showdown inside the SEFCU Arena.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Showing off her team spirit: Guilderland's Anna Giannetti shouts as she is held up in the air during the first place finish in division one small and were named as grand champions with 204 points.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Getting the crowd into it: Guilderland's Maya Septer, Angelina Ragule, Josette Muamba, Alexandra Lia, and Riley McCutcheon line the front of the mat to hold up signs that spell out, “Let’s fly.”
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Getting a leg up: Guilderland's Maya Septor, Alyssa Giannetti, Angelina Ragule, and others hold up three squad members during their routine on Sunday.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
All smiles with pompoms in hand, Riley McCutcheon, top, and Brianna Attanasio smile while being held on the shoulders of Alexandra Lia.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
No splits about it: Guilderland's Angelina Ragule, Brianna Attanasio, Alyssa Giannetti, and Alexandra Lia show off their jumps and smiles for the judges.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Head over heels: Two members of the Guilderland Varsity winter cheerleading squad show off their tumbling skills while teammates look on during the UAlbany Showdown at the University of Albany on Sunday. The varsity team took first in Division 1 small and was named the grand champion.