Photos: Dutch Take Flight At Scotia-Glenville Spirit Invitational
On Sunday, Feb. 2, the Guilderland competitive cheer squad took to the mat at Scotia-Glenville High School for the 24th annual Scotia-Glenville Spirit Invitational in the Class A division. Guilderland showed off its acrobatics and team spirit, finishing in second place.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Sailing in together: All the members of the Guilderland cheer team, with some holding hands, come onto the mat cheering it up.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Spell it out: Guilderland’s Abbey Jantzen holds up the D-U in Dutchmen as she gets the crowd into chanting out Dutchmen.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
“Dutchmen, take flight” yells Guilderland’s Vianna Whipple as she holds up the sign “Take Flight” as she and the rest of her squad get the crowd into the routine.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Twice the confidence: Guilderland’s Jaden Smith, while spinning a red towel, sits on top of Anyssa Kenney’s shoulders as they both chant during their routine.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Stronger together: Guilderland’s Kathleen McEnaney cheers with her arms up high as she is being held by Chloe Silver, Olivia Mair, and Jazmin Aviles.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Strong base: Guilderland’s Jaden Smith pumps her arms out as she cheers for the judges as Emily Spofford, Mikayla Miller, and Anyssa Kenney hold her up tightly.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Weeee: Guilderland’s Kayleigh Horan gets thrown up in the air as Abbey Janzten, Marina Simaku, Vianna Whipple, and Kathleen McEnaney have their arms waiting to catch Horan.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Working together: Guilderland’s Jaden Smith, left, and Kayleigh Horan, right, hold onto Kathleen McEnaney as Olivia Mair, Chloe Silver, Jazmin Aviles, Emily Spofford, Vianna Whipple, Marina Simaku, and Anyssa Kenney all hold onto Smith, Horan, and McEnaney.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Hey! Guilderland’s Kathleen McEnaney, Kayleigh Horan, Angelina LaJoy, Vianna Whipple, and Marina Simaku all bust a move during the dance portion of their routine on Sunday afternoon.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Check them out: Guilderland’s Olivia Mair, Jazmin Aviles, and Selam Gebreyes strut their stuff towards the judges as Kathleen McEnaney and Kayleigh Horan hold out their arms.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Grooving to the music: Guilderland’s Marina Simaku and Mikayla Miller put their hands on their left leg as they bend over as the music plays while their teammate Chloe Silver has her hands over her ears as she shakes her hips.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Happy time: Guilderland’s Jaden Smith kneels on the mat as she puts her hands behind her head as the music comes to an end.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Patiently waiting: All the members of the Guilderland cheer squad sit in a circle together with some family members before the awards ceremony.