The Sahuarita 49ers’ youth cheerleading team placed fifth in the nation in the recent national American Youth Cheer (AYC) dance, step and cheer competition in the 8-and-under age group at Kissimmee, Fla., last weekend.
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Pictured on top, left to right:
- Arianna Paredes
- Emmy Ortiz
- Arlyss Duarte
- Leilani Quintero
- Eyleen Navarro
- Caroline Deming
- Ryla McCully
- Daelynn Walker
- Adalyn Quintero
- Ella Berry
Pictured on bottom, left to right:
- Julianna Cisneros
- Sophia May
- Sofia Busse
- Devin Morales
- Riley Carlson
- Darely Contreras
- Elisa Ortiz
- Xiomara Ortiz
- Kennedy Soria
- Taryne Bonillas
- Laura Ritchie
- Emily Vazquez
Not pictured : Head coaches Judy Ortiz & Alma Morales
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