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D14 Cheer Squad Second And D12 Team Fourth In National Competition

Published: Dec 31, 2023 7:05 am

Newtown Youth Cheer made quite a statement in the American Youth Cheer National Championship, in Orlando, Fla., December 9 and 10. The two spirited teams gave it their all, competing fiercely for titles in their divisions.

The girls came home with some impressive hardware as the D14 squad soared all the way to second place in the Small Level 4 Division and the D12 group earned an impressive fourth-place finish in the Large Level 3 Division.

“Huge applause to our wonderful community and supporters whose generous fundraising efforts propelled these talented teams forward,” said Kristen Keil, vice president of cheer for the Newtown Youth Football and Cheer program.

“But wait, the excitement doesn’t end there — Newtown Youth Cheer is revving up for what’s next. Brace yourselves as not one, but two of our extended seasons teams gear up for the ultimate showdown at the Globals Competitions scheduled for February and March of 2024,” Keil added.

Stay tuned to see what more success these young athletes achieve on the mats.

D14 cheerleaders who earned second place at the National Championships are, from left: Lily Willinger, Lilliana Figueroa, Samantha Celli, Maddison Moore, Elizabeth Medina, Mikaela Sisenstein, Abby Guagliano, Cassidy Shpak, Hailey Velsmid, Reese Roland, Macie Phillips, Alexa Harrison, Gabriella Class, Teagan Luby, Charlotte Oltran, and Ava Keil.

The D12 squad, fourth at the National Championships, includes from left, front: Avery Bowen and Ellie Pickard; middle: Juliette Martins, Samantha Deming, Giavanna Dentice, Reagan Kelley, Marley Wilson, Brooke Fattibene, Teagan Burke, and Hailey Connell; and back: Roslyn Castaldi, Grace Perez, Marina Pavia,Chloe Cesca, Briella SanSouci, Lola Ventura, Savannah Cintron, and Aviva Fung.

D14 flyer Lily Willinger is supported by bases Gabby Class and Ava Keil, along with front spot Mikaela Sisenstein and back spot Charlotte Oltran.

D14 cheerleaders compete in the National Competition. Pictured are: Front group flyer Reese Roland in the air and to be supported by bases Macie Phillips and Madison Moore, back spot Lily Figurillo, and front spot Elizabeth Medina. The back group includes flyer Cassidy Shpak, base Teagan Luby and Abby Guagliano, front spot Lexi Harrison, and back spot Samantha Celli.

The D12 team performs a pyramid. Pictured are, group one (at left), bottom: Chloe Cesca, Aviva Fung, and Roslyn Castaldi, and top: Marley Wilson; group two, bottom: Savannah Cintron, Mariana Pavia, Giavanna Dentice, and Gemma Marks, and top: Avery Bowen; group three (middle of pyramid), bottom Samantha Deming and top: Teagan Burke; group four, bottom: Reagan Kelley, Lola Ventura, and Briella SanSouci, and top: Ellie Pickard; and group five (far right), bottom: Juliette Martins, Hailey Connell, and Grace Perez, and top: Brooke Fattibene.w

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