Photos: Grace at States
The Dutch were loud, proud, and showed plenty of smiles Saturday as the team made its second trip to state competition at Onondaga Community College in Syracuse. The Guilderland winter cheer team was one of five Section 2 teams to compete and came in 10th in the state in its division.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Supporting their teammate: Bri Attanasio, center, shows her smile while her teammates Riley McCutcheon and Anna Giannetti support her.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
All smiles: Bri Attanasio, Francesca DiCarlo, and Bayly Bogdonowicz wave while coming onto the competition floor during their preliminary-round routine.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Like a ballerina: Anna Giannetti, on top, is held by her sister, Alyssa Giannetti; Bayly Bogdonowicz; and a teammate during the vocal portion of their routine.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Screaming “Let’s go Dutch!”: Alyssa Giannetti claps her hands while cheering to the large crowd inside the arena.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Dutch pyramid: Morgan Phillips has Ang Ragule on her shoulders while Ragule holds Anna Giannetti’s foot as she is held up by a trio of teammates.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Bust-a-move: Bayly Bogdonowicz and Anna Giannetti show off their moves while their teammates do another part of the Dutch’s routine.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Supporting their cheer team: Dutch Head Coach Taylor Mantica along with cheer parents and the other four Section 2 teams root for the Dutch. Guilderland ended its season by not qualifying for the final routine and finished with 172.40 points in the Division 1, small school division, coming in last behind nine other schools; Greece-Athena High School, of Section 5, won with 217.18 points.