Photos: Three-Time Cheer Champs
The Dutchmen winter cheer team came into last Saturday’s Section 2 championships at Guilderland High School wanting to finish first three years in a row — mission accomplished. Having bested four other schools to become sectional champions in the co-ed division, the Dutch will move on to state competition this Saturday at in Syracuse along with Colonie, Scotia, Averill Park, and Saratoga.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Touching the rafters: Guilderland’s Riley McCutcheon, left, Gianna Scuzzarella, and Brianna Attanasio.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Twisting and tumbling to music: Guilderland's Morgan Phillips, Angelina Audino, Gianna Scuzzarella, and Maya Septer show off their smiles and dance moves.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Halo effect: Guilderland's Riley McCutcheon is held up by her teammates as she shows off her flexibility on one leg.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Prepared for lift off: Guilderland's Brianna Attanasio is hoisted up by Morgan Phillips and Vassilios Kontos.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Drum roll, please: The Dutch celebrate with screams and hugs, bottom left, after the announcement that Guilderland won the co-ed division.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Grand entrance: Carrying their pom-poms and signs, Guilderland’s cheerleaders — from left, Brianna Attanasio, Riley McCutcheon, Vassilios Kontos, Angelina Ragule, Maya Septer, Morgan Phillips, and Elijah Conrad — are all smiles as they run onto the mat to start their routine in the Section 2 championships.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Big ups: Brianna Attanasio leaps and her teammates perform their dance routine in the Section 2 championships.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Happiness all around: Members of the Guilderland winter cheer team stand together, holding their first-place patches and plaque after winning the team’s third straight sectional title last Saturday at Guilderland High School. From left are Life Nieves, Elijah Conrad, Morgan Phillips, Angelina Ragule, Maya Septer, Liliana Dicarlo, Vassilios Kontos, Brianna Attanasio, Riley McCutcheon. Colynn Tubbs, Hannah Armory, Gianna Scuzzarella, and Angelina Audino.