Scenes from the New York State Game Day cheerleading championships on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y.

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Ward Melville competes at the New York State Game Day cheerleading championships on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y.

Credit: Cindy Schultz

Ward Melville celebrates after advaninge to the finals at the New York State Game Day cheerleading championships on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y.

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Family and friends cheer on Ward Melville as they compete at the New York State Game Day cheerleading championships on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y.

Credit: Cindy Schultz

Shoreham-Wading River competes at the New York State Game Day cheerleading championships on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y.

Credit: Cindy Schultz

Ward Melville places third at the New York State Game Day cheerleading championships on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y.

Credit: Cindy Schultz

Ward Melville competes at the New York State Game Day cheerleading championships on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y.

Credit: Cindy Schultz

Ward Melville competes at the New York State Game Day cheerleading championships on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y.

Credit: Cindy Schultz

Shoreham-Wading River places second at the New York State Game Day cheerleading championships on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y.

Credit: Cindy Schultz

Ward Melville competes at the New York State Game Day cheerleading championships on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y.

Credit: Cindy Schultz

Ward Melville competes at the New York State Game Day cheerleading championships on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y.

Credit: Cindy Schultz

Ward Melville competes at the New York State Game Day cheerleading championships on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y.

Credit: Cindy Schultz

Shoreham-Wading River competes at the New York State Game Day cheerleading championships on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y.

Credit: Cindy Schultz

Shoreham-Wading River competes at the New York State Game Day cheerleading championships on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y.

Credit: Cindy Schultz

Shoreham-Wading River competes at the New York State Game Day cheerleading championships on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y.

Credit: Cindy Schultz

Hauppauge competes at the New York State Game Day cheerleading championships on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y.

Credit: Cindy Schultz

Shoreham-Wading River competes at the New York State Game Day cheerleading championships on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y.

Credit: Cindy Schultz

Shoreham-Wading River competes at the New York State Game Day cheerleading championships on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y.

Credit: Cindy Schultz

Shoreham-Wading River competes at the New York State Game Day cheerleading championships on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y.

Credit: Cindy Schultz

Ward Melville competes at the New York State Game Day cheerleading championships on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y.

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