Selden, NY - January 18, 2017 - The Suffolk County Community College Cheer team garnered a silver medal at the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) 2017 College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship held at Discover Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on January 14.
The team competed against 9 other top college teams, earning a silver medal in UCA's Open All Girl Division on only their second visit to the national competition according to the team's head coach, Gina Caputo.
"I am extremely proud of the accomplishments made by this team. It is a great moment for the Suffolk cheer program. The support from our families, friends, and alumni fueled us every step of the way," Caputo said.
Team members
| Katlyn Alger | Ronkonkoma |
| Julia Bromberg | Holtsville |
| Brianna Capersino | Shirley |
| Ashley Cardillo | Setauket |
| Genna Consalazio | West Babylon |
| Robyn Cronin | Commack |
| Diana Ferretti | Sayville |
| Brianna Giffin | Ridge |
| Sarah Kavanagh | East Islip |
| Teresa Keegan | Centereach |
| Eireann McGrath | Patchogue |
| Ciara Meisner | Islip Terrace |
| Danielle Mignogna | Shirley |
| Cassandra Pacheco | Commack |
| LeeAnn Parker | Coram |
| Alexandria Peters | Manorville |
| Meghan Procida | Bay Shore |
| Samantha Sanchez | North Babylon |
| Angelique Scala | Coram |
| Leighann Sepulveda | Holbrook |
| Rachel Steck | Port Jefferson Sta. |
| Nichole Testa | West Farmingville |
| Casey Wesolowski | Port Jefferson Sta. |
| Krystal Williams | Bay Shore |
| Danielle Wunsch | Shirley |
| Jamie Ziskin | Mount Sinai |