Cheer Team Wins UCA Nationals for Fourth Year in a Row
2/6/2023 3:08:00 PM | Cheerleading
State legislature recognizes athletes for success and hard work
Sacred Heart University's cheerleading team is getting plenty of attention after securing its fourth consecutive win at the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) competition in Orlando, FL.
The 30 student-athletes took to the mat at Orlando's Walt Disney World Resort Jan. 14, placing first in the UCA's Open All-Girl Game Day category. The success earned them a warm SHU reception when they returned home, along with an invitation to visit the State Capitol for accolades from the General Assembly.
"I couldn't stop crying; the tears were just rolling down my face after we won, and when we came back and all our supporters were there cheering us on, it was a great feeling," said senior Nicole D'Angelo, 21.
Later in Hartford, Sen. Tony Hwang (R-Fairfield) led the team on a tour to meet Connecticut's legislators, and then the student-athletes were seated in the House and Senate chambers as politicians praised their achievements. "It's always heartening when people in powerful positions recognize us," said head coach CJ Sereno.
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