Hen Hud Cheerleaders Take First At The County Center

From the Hendrick Hudson schools

On November 18 the Hendrick Hudson High School Varsity Cheerleading Competition team placed first in the Conference 2-Large Varsity division at the 66th Annual Westchester County Center Cheerleading Invitational.

The team then competed in the Grand Champion division alongside the top teams in the other divisions.

Head Coach Nicole Selvaggi-Landry was very proud of her team’s efforts, saying, “I am beyond proud of these hard working student athletes who prove true dedication to the sport on and off the mat. It was an amazing ending to our fall competition season!”

Athletic Director Tom Baker echoed the thoughts of Coach Selvaggi-Landry: “These young ladies have worked extremely hard to get to their level of success. They are a team that is quite visible in our community in a very positive manner. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching them compete as athletes this past season, and was very proud of them when they called our name for first place at the County Center! I couldn’t be more proud of them for this accomplishment. They have made the Hen Hud community proud.”

Cheerleading was recently recognized by the New York State Public Athletic High School Association as an official sport.

The Hen Hud team is made up of 28 athletes: Xena Burbano, Kristen Pyrch, Gabby Esposito, Michaella Kear, Melissa McMann, Kacey Albino, Antonia Dolan, Sarah Messinger, Theresa Waitkins, Maiya Aubry, Lauren Kearney, Madison Maiorano, Hannah Sternberg, Danielle Chiappalone, Jena Hanney, Katie Luposello, Nicole Garcia, Ashlyn Haight, Brenna Wassil, Matilda Curley, Taylor Highbloom, Lexie Grullon, Grace Crisci, Samantha Aaronson, Jessica Selvaggi-Landry, Nicole Pennella, Marissa Campanelli, and Amanda Morabito. Coaches are Nicole Selvaggi-Landry and Patti Peters.

Photo Caption: Hen Hud varsity cheerleaders at the Westchester County Center with their first-place trophy.