Photos: Cheers & Tears
Their cheers were loud during Saturday’s competition at Colonie High. The Dutch had won its fourth straight Section 2 title. The champions had a score of 86.05 out of 100 points. The team is coached by Jessalynn Crusado. Scotia-Glenville, Shaker, and Shenendehowa will join Guilderland at this Saturday’s state competition in Rochester.
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Their tears were silent as Guilderland cheer team members Angela Peceri, Cydney Chase, and Eve Gerke hugged and cried, at top, when their victory was announced.
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Let's go Dutch! Guilderland cheerleaders Liliana DiCarlo, Gianna Scuzzarella, and Amara Conrad smile for the judges during the cheer portion of their sectional championship performance.
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Splitting the air: Guilderland cheerleaders Colynn Tubbs, Isabella Audino, Angelina Peceri, and Natalia Jackson show off their jumping ability.
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Flying high: Guilderland cheerleader Isabella Audino is flung sky high by Colynn Tubbs, Life Nieves, and Elijah Conrad.
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Air twist: Isabella Audino comes down from another stunt as Colynn Tubbs, Natalia Jackson and Angelina Audino prepare to catch her.
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Safe landing: Guilderland's Isabella Audino lands safely in the arms of Colynn Tubbs, Natalia Jackson and Angelina Audino.
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Getting the crowd pumped: Guilderland’s Mylie Rhoades runs onto the mat with her teammates as her co-ed cheer team started its routine in the Section 2 championships at Colonie High School on Saturday afternoon.
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Come on, crowd! Angela Peceri claps her hands during Guilderland’s routine on Saturday afternoon.
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Loud cheer: Guilderland’s Liliana DiCarlo cheers to the crowd as Colynn Tubbs, Cydney Chase, and Raven Lacy hold her up.
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Serious look: Guilderland’s Isabella Audino, holds her pom-poms, while being held by Elijah Conrad, Natalia Jackson, and Amara Conrad while teammate Hyshera Brown claps.
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Fists out: Guilderland’s Angelina Audino, Life Nieves, Gianna Scuzzarella, Amara Conrad, Eve Gerke, and Liliana DiCarlo punch out their left fists while doing the cheer portion of their routine.
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Swing time: Guilderland’s Colynn Tubbs holds Isabella Audino tightly by the hands as they spin around like Roaring Twenties dancers.
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Pure joy: Guilderland cheerleaders Liliana DiCarlo, left, and Cydney Chase jump quickly to their feet after hearing their school named sectional champions for the fourth straight year.
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Elation: After receiving the sectional plaque Saturday afternoon, Guilderland cheerleaders are all smiles as they pose for their parents, knowing they will be heading to state competition this Saturday.