The William Floyd High School varsity cheerleading team has secured a spot at the National High School Cheerleading Championship (NHSCC) in Orlando, Florida, after finishing sixth place at the UCA Regional competition. This marks the second consecutive year that the Colonials have qualified for this national event.
The team opened its competitive season with several strong performances, setting the tone for another successful year. The Colonials finished in the top five at their first two Section XI competitions and followed that up with a sixth-place finish at the annual UCA Regional Competition. That top-10 result earned William Floyd its second-ever invitation, and second consecutive berth, to the National High School Cheerleading Championship.
They are led by standout senior flyer Lizzie Marino. She has been recognized for years now as a backbone for this team.
The Colonials’ roster features a deep and talented group of athletes, including Shea Auwarter, Sophia Baculy, Jaliyah Cuevas, Selena Durham, Kiara Fasano, Annaleah Guzman, Jaianna Hall, Olivia Horstmann, Sophia Iorio, Lizzie Marino, Jocelyn Miller, Veronica Pitkanen, Yessalyn Quintanilla, Gianna Reyes, Abigail Roland, Brielle Ward-Appiah, Madison Weissbach, Alexis Williams, Andreya Wilson, and Julianna Zach. Their combined dedication, athleticism, and teamwork have helped elevate the program to the national stage.
This is a big accomplishment for the school and the team itself. Head coach Jessica Alvi and assistant coach Lillianna Pizzuti-Stafford have set a new standard and will now try to have an even bigger showing at Nationals. The team hosted a Nationals send-off performance this past Friday in the William Floyd High School East Gym and the community were excited to watch the girls off before their trip to Orlando. The Colonials will compete at the prestigious national event from February 6–8 at the Walt Disney World Resort.