Submitted by Meghan Castaneda

KP Youth Cheer Coordinator

The King Philip 12U cheer team, comprised of 29 5thand 6th grade girls from Wrentham, Norfolk and Plainville, recently traveled to Florida where they competed in the American Youth Cheer (AYC) National Championship.

The team, led by coaches Marissa Cooney and Sophie Naggar, had a spectacular undefeated fall season, placing first in all five of their competitions qualifying them for AYC National Competition. 

On Friday December 6, at Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, Florida, the team competed against 10 teams from across the country, placed top 5 and advanced to “Super Saturday.”  On Saturday, December 7, the girls took the mats for the final time and performed their hearts out! The energy that the team exuded was palpable and their routine was flawless, earning them first place in their division! This team is the second KP team to qualify for Nationals and the first KP team ever to become National Champions.

National Champion KP 12U cheerleaders: Addie Frye, Adri Lungwitz, Alli Fisk, Ari McLean-Wasylow, Averey Fregeau, Bella DeMelo, Brianna Russo, Brynn Montanaro, Callie Kerrigan, Cassidy Kelleher, Dani Tomes, Faith McCarthy, Nevvie Warf, Hadley Moore, Kayleigh Rausa, Laura Silva, Lily Hewitt, Lily Panepinto, Lily Uriarte, Madelyn Hambelton, Makenna Smart, Mallory Yanosick, Marley Meneses, Molly Castaneda, Olivia Joughin, Olivia Sharris, Sheerin Compagnone, Sidney Blood, and Talia Anthony.