Photos: Dutch Cheer Spectacular At Bethlehem Bash
On Saturday, Feb. 5, the Guilderland varsity competitive cheerleading team took to the mat for the Bethlehem Bash at Bethlehem High School. This year, the team is competing in the large division, composed of all girls, instead of usually being in the coed division. Out of the three teams in the division, Guilderland walked away with the win.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
All pumped: After huddling prior to the start of their routine, the Guilderland squad broke with smiles and yells to get the crowd going.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Smiling away: Guilderland’s Aphroditi Anagnostopoulos, Riley Sanderson, Eve Gerke, Natalia Jackson, Emma Motler, and Lindsey Phillips all wave towards the crowd.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Cheer for Guilderland: Guilderland’s Emma Tambasco holds up a sign that says “Guilderland” for the crowd to yell while teammate Amelia Torres prepares to do a flip.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Spell it out: Guilderland’s Emma Oertel holds up the “U” in Dutch in front of her teammates Natalia Jackson, Eve Gerken, and Sarah Geddes during the start of the Dutch’s routine.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Up high: Guilderland’s Eve Gerke while being held up holds the “fly” sign with all smiles.
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Red and white: Guilderland’s Isabella Audno, Lyndsey Phillips, Emma Motler, Riley Sanderson, and Emma Osborne hold out their pum pums while getting the crowd into their routine.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Mile High: Guilderland’s Lindsey Phillips, while being held up on her right leg, extends her right arm while holding her pum pum.
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Getting their groove on: Guilderland’s Lauren Kinley, Riley Sanderson, Isabelle Audino, Liliana DiCarlo, Allie Rem, Lia Malka, and Sarah Geddes all bust a move while the music plays.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Splitting air: Guilderland’s Emma Tambasco, Lyndsey Hillenbrandt, Aphrodite Anagnostopoulos, and Lauren Kinley leap in the air while their ponytails fly.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Ready to launch: Guilderland’s Liliana DiCarlo stands in the hands of her teammates Amelia Torres, Emma Tambasco, and Lyndsey Hillenbrandt that will be lifting DiCarlo up during their performance.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Held high: Guilderland’s Eve Gerke smiles and punches the air while teammates Natalia Jackson, Sarah Geddes, and Riley Sanderson hold her up.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Defying air: Guilderland’s Liliana DiCarlo flies into the air to perform a stunt during their routine.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
All together now: Guilderland’s fliers Eve Gerke, Liliana DiCarlo, and Isabella Audino hold onto each other to start their pyramid while being held up by teammates Aphroditi Anagnostopoulos, Emma Oretel, Lauren Kinley, Amelia Torres, Lyndsey Hillenbrandt, Riley Sanderson, Natalia Jackson and Sarah Geddes.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
All that sass: Guilderland’s Emma Motler, Emma Oertel, Ameila Torres, Riley Sanderson, Sarah Geddes, Lindsey Phillips, Lyndsey Hillenbrand all stop with smiles and determination as the music stops to impress the judges.