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Smithtown HS East Varsity Kickline Wins National Championship

The Whisperettes have been attending the Contest of Champions for over 20 years and have now gained their 23rd consecutive title.

The Smithtown High School East Varsity Kickline team are the Small High Kick National Champions.
The Smithtown High School East Varsity Kickline team are the Small High Kick National Champions. (Smithtown High School East Varsity Kickline)

SMITHTOWN, NY — The Smithtown High School East Varsity Whisperettes Kickline team are the Small High Kick National Champions for the 23rd year in a row.

The Whisperettes returned from Orlando after attending the Contest of Champions Nationals from March 2 to March 7, according to the team. The contest was hosted at the ESPN Wide World of Sports.

The Whisperettes have earned each title from 1999 to 2022 as "Small High Kick Champions."

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The girls are coached by head coach Sarahbeth Cook and assistant coach Michele Marciante. Both are Smithtown East kickline alumni. The team is led by senior captains Emma Hassett and Amanda Patti along with junior captain Caileigh Harrigan. Graduating seniors also include Olivia Farrell, Nicole Acosta, and Payton Boyce.

Congratulations, Whisperettes!

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Bottom Row: Amanda Patti (Captain), Emma Hassett (Captain), Caileigh Harrigan (Jr. Captain); Middle Row: Kylie Nagengast, Olivia Stroveglia, Audrey Drost, Payton Boyce (Senior); Top Row: Ava Siciliano, Olivia Farrell (Senior), Ava Santelli, Paige McGovern, Nicole Acosta (Senior) (Credit: Smithtown High School East Varsity Kickline)

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