Cheerleaders Honored by Brick Council

The accomplishments of several American Youth Football and Cheer cheering squads from the north side of town were honored at Tuesday evening township council caucus meeting.

This year, the organizations switched leagues from Pop Warner to AYF, but the change didn't stop Brick's players from achieving national recognition for their efforts.

The Junior Pee Wee Small Red team won first place nationally at a competition in Florida, first place in the AYF's Big East, and first place in the Jersey Shore.

"To go down and capture a national championship is an amazing accomplishment," said Mayor Stephen C. Acropolis.

Likewise, the Pee Wee Small Blue team won a national championship.

The Pee Wee Large Blue team captured the Jersey Shore title, came in second in the Big East and was the first runner up at the national competition in Florida.

Also, the Midget Small Blue team won a national title after getting hot late in the season.

"You could compare them to the Giants," said Councilman Domenick Brando. "They got hot, and the further they got into the competition, they did better."

The team also won first place in the Big East.

Finally, Brick's two AYF football all stars, Tyler Thompson and Tim Santiago, were honored. The two eighth graders were part of an all star team that won a national football championship, beating Washington 32-0.