Division Avenue High School Cheer Team Qualifies for National Competition

Story by Elizabeth Sobel.

The Division Avenue High School cheerleading team has placed eighth in the Empire State Regional Small Varsity Division Competition at Hofstra University.

Coached by Ronna Sciara, the girls’ performance qualified them for competition in the Universal Cheerleaders Association National Competition in Orlando, Fla. this February. This is the first time the Division Avenue cheer team has qualified for the national competition.

The team’s routine was judged based on tumbling ability, stunts, jumps, dance and overall cheer performance.                 

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Co-captains Caitlyn Sweeney and Allison Schuck were thrilled about the trip to Orlando this winter. “I am proud to be co-captain and know how hard my teammates have worked for this achievement,” Caitlyn stated.      

The district would like to congratulate the following team members on their accomplishment and wish them the best of luck in the national competition:  

Lilyanna Afonso, Alexis List, Ashley Orth, Sarah Carella, Jenna Montalvo, Jessica Paprocki, Madisyn Drescher, Kerri Morra, Kathleen Purcell, Morgan Drescher, Kristen Morra, Allison Schuck, Victoria Hrzich, Madison O’Brien, Caitlin Sweeney.