York Dukes Cheerleaders competed in the Bolingbrook Invitational Competition on Sunday, December 9, 2012.  The day was long, beginning with Junior Varsity taking the floor at 9:00 a.m., the new Power Stunt group at 2:15 p.m. and Varsity not taking the floor until 3:30 p.m. The time did not bother the Dukes armed with pillows and blankets to set up a make shift ‘camp’ in the school’s Field House.  They brought sandwiches and snacks to fuel their nutritional needs in between their stunting sessions and cheering practices--something they know very well because they practice 2-3 evenings a week, attend outside tumbling classes, condition in the morning and even practice on Saturdays to be the best they can be.

Their hard work and dedication paid off earning them a 3^rd place trophy in Large Varsity and 2^nd place medals in Power Stunting.

The dedicated members of York Cheer are: Co-captains Brailey Nudera, Haley Edwards, and Lizzie Larsen along with Seniors:  Lexy Ferrara, Amanda Quarrie Marissa Buffo, and the mesmerizing Matt Echavarria. Juniors: Jordan Perez, Jessie Whitmore, Dominique Di Menna, Lauren Maloney, Sammy Martin, Kristian James, Marley Sadowicz, Kailie Starr, Elena Ceas, Jess Hogan and Dylan Rutz.  Sophomores:  Annalise Haarstad, Lexi Bojesen, Reilly Leddy, Lili Peluso and Freshman: Madison Hoffmann.

York Dukes are coached by the dedicated Dena Poulos (Varsity) and Kristen Tansor (Jr Varsity). Their next competitions are on January 6 and January 12, 2013.   

WAY TO GO DUKES!!!