West Babylon High School Grads Win National Cheer Championship

WEST BABYLON, NY — Two West Babylon High School grads were part of the Sacred Heart University cheerleading team that recently won the University's first-ever UCA National Championship. Gabby Alzate and Britney Jahrmarkt were two members of the team who earned the crown in the All-Girl Division I category at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, FL.

"We are so proud to have earned this championship title," SHU head coach CJ Sereno said. "It is remarkable what our team has been able to accomplish this year. We truly have a special group of athletes. Their positive attitude, dedication, commitment and love for this program made the work all worth it. We never thought this was attainable. We're dreaming with our eyes wide open."

West Babylon High School graduate Britney Jahrmarkt was part of the e Sacred Heart University cheerleading team who recently won the University's first-ever UCA National Championship.

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SHU posted the top score in the finals, recording a 90.3 out of 100 among the eight teams that qualified for the finals.

The division featured 15 teams, including Morehead State and the University of West Georgia. Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT fields two Division I cheerleading squads and a club cheerleading team.