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By Kelly Phillips
BROADALBIN–Saturday February 18th, Galway’s Cheerleading competition team entered the gym at Broadalbin-Perth High School ready to win. After facing seven schools, they ended up taking first place in the small varsity division, and earned the Overall Champions award. Molly Cross also took first place in the Top Gun Tumbler Competition! All the cheerleaders were so excited to hear the results of the competition; some were in tears, as they stood up proud to receive the overall award.
Coached by Ms. Verrigni and Mrs. Moffat, the competition team consisting of Maria Giroux, Katie Pitts, Shaina Schulz, Amanda Kondrat, Ashley Fredericks, Molly Cross, Emily Bailey, Nicole Marchese, Shelby Cull, Cami Milton, Alania Foust, and Michelle Gribben have been training hard since half way through cheerleading season. They have all been putting in an extra hour of practice during the season and on some Saturdays as well. They were all so excited since day one to represent GHS in this competition.
When I asked Cami what she thought about today she said “I am so proud of everyone who competed today and especially Galway for our big win! We were all so excited, and Galway had lots of supporters there, thanks to everyone!”
Other schools at Saturday’s competition included South Glens Falls, Amsterdam, Northville, Berne-Knox-Westerlo, Voorheesville, and Averill Park. They all did an amazing job!
When I asked Amanda what were her feelings about today, she said “I’ll start by saying I am so proud of everyone and everything we have accomplished! We would not be able to do it without our coaches, each other, and most of all our fans. They have been great throughout the season. We were all so happy by how many fans we had there. When we performed it was amazing! I had never felt so happy by doing something I love and I’m sure the other girls felt the same way. We left everything we had on that floor and in return we won! It was amazing! We have worked so hard and reached our goal and beyond! I am so proud of everyone! I think we did a great job! I cannot wait for next year to come!”
Some Results from the day:
1st place small JV: South Glens Falls
1st place small varsity: Galway!!!
Winner of stunt group competition: BKW
Top Gun Tumbler: Molly Cross, Galway
Top Gun Jumper: Voorheesville
Most spirit: BKW
Best choreography: Averill Park
AND OVER ALL CHAMPIONS: Galway with the highest score of 221
Mrs. Giroux • Mar 13, 2012 at 1:55 pm
The girls’ performance was amazing. I had goose bumps as I watched them cheer their hearts out!!! Way to go, girls!!!!!!
Allison • Mar 5, 2012 at 1:58 pm
It looks like you guys had a good time.
Allison • Mar 5, 2012 at 1:57 pm
Congratulations on the win……<3
Mrs. Cull • Feb 29, 2012 at 10:34 am
What dedication and teamwork! You were all so beautiful out there and your school spirit was contagious!!! We cannot thank Mrs. Verrigni and Mrs. Moffitt enough for their magnficent coaching, everyone had so much fun!
Mrs. Clay • Feb 28, 2012 at 9:12 am
Great performance by awesome girls! The dedication of the students and coaches can not be denied after watching the performance.
Mr. B. • Feb 21, 2012 at 9:25 am
I have listened to this “extra hour” of competition practice from my office on most afternoons…had a feeling something good was in store! Great job ladies.
Ms. Pepe • Feb 21, 2012 at 8:59 am
Congrats girls!
Lynn Fredericks • Feb 21, 2012 at 8:55 am
WOOHOO!!! You girls were totally amazing! All the hard work paid off. What an incredible TEAM effort….thank you to the Coaches for all that you do for the girls. Great article and photos. Soooo very proud of all of you! 🙂
Kimberly LaBelle • Feb 21, 2012 at 7:34 am
Congratulations! The pictures are great! You should be very proud of all your hard work!!
Mrs. Flint • Feb 20, 2012 at 12:47 pm
Amazing job girls…Keep up the good work!
Mr. Swain • Feb 20, 2012 at 8:40 am
Congratulations Galway…we are all so proud of you!