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Sakonnet Schooner Midget Cheerleaders Win Division, Head to Nationals
The national competition is held on Friday, Dec. 9 at Disneyworld in Florida and the team is currently seeking sponsors and donations to fund the trip.
The Sakonnet Schooner Pop Warner Midget Cheerleaders took first place last weekend at the regional competition in Worcester and now plan for the nationals on Friday, Dec. 9 at Disneyworld in Florida. The squad won the Midget Novice Small Division, according to Renee Sartini, parent and team mom.
Sartini reported the Peewee's placed fifth on Saturday and the Junior Midgets did not place.
"We're still very happy that they made it to regionals," Sartini said in an email. "It's a very big accomplishment for them all."
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She added this is their first time ever competing on a national level.
The team is currently seeking corporate sponsors to help send the girls to Florida. Currently, Sartini said they are planning and spaghetti supper and breakfast with Santa Claus, with dates to be determined.
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She said if anyone is interested to help fund their trip, contact Sherri Conklin or Curtis Mello at 508-977-7908 or email sakonnetschooners@gmail.com.
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