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Devils Cheerleading Program Shines at National High School Cheerleading Championship
18u Team Brings home Gold and Silver Medals
The Devils Cheerleading 18U team captured the Traditional Championship title at the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship, held February 6-8th in Orlando, Florida. The squad also earned a silver medal in the Game Day division, marking an impressive showing on the national stage.
The 18U roster includes athletes from several area high schools: Bridgewater Raritan, Hunterdon Central, Immaculata, Montgomery, North Hunterdon, Somerville, and Voorhees.
The organization also saw strong performances from its younger divisions. The 14U team placed fourth in the Game Day division and eighth in Traditional, while the 12U athletes delivered a standout routine throughout the weekend.
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This year marked a milestone for Devils Cheerleading, as the program brought 73 athletes across three teams to the championship, the largest delegation in its history. The 18U and 14U teams are coached by Michele Luciano, Nicole Contaldi, Emily Saporito, and Samantha Mignogna. The 12U team is led by coaches Carley Stanton and LeeAnn Wertheim.
The evaluation process for the 2026–27 season begins in March. Families are encouraged to follow the program on Instagram at jr_red_devils and on Facebook at Jr. Red Devils Youth Football and Cheer for updates and announcements.
