Photos: Dutch And Bulldogs Fly At Raider Rumble
On Saturday, Feb. 11, Guilderland and Berne-Knox-Westerlo both participated in the 12th annual Raider Rumble held at Colonie High School. Both schools competed in the co-ed division, where Guilderland finished second.
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Getting the crowd ready: The seven person co-ed cheer team of Berne-Knox-Westerlo runs onto the mat at the start of their routine on Saturday evening.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
We are Bulldogs! Emma McFadden, Jasmine Keller, Branden Redick, Diana Colavito, Payton Robichaud, Athena Tobia, and Natalya Hellwig all put their arms out with their pom poms during their cheer portion.
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Rooting for the maroon and gold: Bulldogs’ Athena Tobia extends her right arm while holding her maroon pom pom while teammates Payton Robichaud and Natalya Hellwig cheer.
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All together now: Bulldogs’ Branden Redick holds onto Emma McFadden while doing a stunt while teammate Payton Robichaud cheers.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Crowd participation: Bulldogs’ Diana Colavito holds out the maroon sign to the right side of the gymnasium while teammate Jasmine Keller helps get the crowd to say maroon.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Coming together: Bulldogs’ Payton Robichaud, Emma McFadden, Branden Redick, Athena Tobia, Diana Colavito, and Natalya Hellwig all pose to the music as they stand near one another.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Teamwork: The Berne-Knox-Westerlo Bulldogs Payton Robichaud, Diana Colavito, and Branden Redick hold up Emma McFadden during a stunt portion of their routine as Athena Tobia and Natalya Hellwig stand close by.
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Up you go: Bulldogs’ Athena Tobia and Emma McFadden are held up by their teammates Jasmine Keller, Payton Robichaud, Diana Colavito, Branden Redick and Natalya Hellwig.
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Bust a move: Bulldogs’ Natalya Hellwig and Emma McFadden shake their hips while putting their hands behind their heads.
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Finishing strong: Bulldogs’ Athena Tobia, Branden Redick and Diana Colavito all kneel on the mat while sticking their arms out.
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Here comes the Dutch: All the members of the Guilderland cheer team hold hands while running out onto the mat to start their routine.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Spell it out: Guilderland’s Jaden Smith, with a smile, holds up the letter H in Dutchmen as teammates Riley Sanderson, Kayleigh Horan, and Sebastain Carrero prepare to fly.
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Big H: Guilderland’s Jaden Smith and Kayleigh Horan fully extend their arms while holding the letter H in Dutchmen as they cheer to get the crowd going.
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Everyone yell: Guilderlands’s Emma Oertel, Gianna Fonti, Emma Tambasco, Jaden Smith, Kayleigh Horan, Sebastian Carrero, Riley Sanderson, Lia Malka, and Anyssa Kenney all cheer to get the crowd into screaming Dutchmen.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Making noise: Guilderland’s Izzy Libby, Emma Tambasco, Jaden Smith, and Kayleigh Horan smile and yell to get the crowd into during their routine.
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Hey! Guilderland’s Aphroditi Anagnostopolous, Emma Tambasco, Lindsay Phillips, Riley Messier, and Emma Motler stand together with smiles and hands behind their heads while the music plays.
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High fly flamingo: Guilderland’s Emma Oertel, Emma Motler, and Ali Rem hold up Lindsay Phillips as she extends her arms while cheering.
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Big pyramid: Guilderland’s Lindsay Phillips and other cheerleaders get held up by the rest of their teammates showing off their aerobatics.
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Shaking their hips as the music blasts the Guilderland cheerleaders all twist and turn to it.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
One team: As the music comes to an end, the Guilderland cheer team come together all stand or kneel on the mat at the end of their routine. Guilderland finished second in the co-ed division.