Photos: Flying Dutchmen Fifth in State
The Guilderland cheer squad was the only one of five Section 2 teams to make it to the final round at the state championships in Syracuse Saturday where 52 schools competed. There were 10 teams in the co-ed division and the Guilderland Dutchmen came in fifth in the state with a total of 77.70 points.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Splitting the air: Guilderland's Life Nieves, Riley McCutcheon, Colynn Tubbs, Morgan Phillips, Maya Septer, and Brianna Attanasio along with the rest of the team fly during the preliminary routine where the Dutch finished fourth with 77.15 points.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Working well together: Guilderland's Colynn Tubbs holds the legs of Riley McCutcheon while teammates Maya Septer and Morgan Phillips hold onto McCutcheon’s hands, showing the judges their pyramid skills.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Back flip: Dutch's Angelina Ragule gets some serious air during the final round routine.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Trustful hands: Guilderland's Elijah Conrad throws Gianna Scuzzarella in the air.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Trusting one another: Guilderland's Colynn Tubbs, Maya Septer, Morgan Phillips, Angelina Ragule, Elijah Conrad, Angelina Audino, Life Bowen, Hannah Armory, and Vassilios Kontos either hold onto teammates or prepare for a teammate to come down from a toss during their final-round routine.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Nervous times: Parents of the Guilderland cheerleaders watch intently and applaud during the preliminary round of the state competition at the SRC Arena in Syracuse last Saturday.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Getting the crowd into it, Guilderland's Brianna Attanasio extends her arms while holding her pom poms, cheering during Guilderland’s preliminary routine.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Getting a leg up: Guilderland’s Riley McCutcheon, left, and Brianna Attanasio prepare to help flip Gianna Scuzzarella during the team's preliminary-round routine in state competition Saturday.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
“We are Guilderland Dutchmen!,” shout Angelina Audino, left, and Hannah Armory while holding signs declaring their allegiance in the opening the Dutch’s routine. Vassilios Kontos cheers as well.