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01/29/2017 11:00 PM

East Haven Cheerleading Wins its First Competition of the Year


Pictured from the Yellowjackets’ cheerleading team are (front row) Isabel Sayers, Shannon Carey, captain Kristy MacDougall,captain Alexa Battaglino, and Danielle Pepe; (middle row) Head Coach Michelle Maru, Sofia Fiorillo, Ashley Davis, Olivia DelBasso,Maia Thompson, Ally Bourque, Lea MacDougall, and assistant coach Krista Anania; (back row) Miranda Morman, Samantha Incerto,Haley Kozlowski, Jessica Tapia, Megan Fucci, and Alexis DeMarco. Photo courtesy of Michelle Maru

The East Haven cheerleading team recently took first place in its opening competition of the season. The Easties finished above the seven other teams in the All-Girl Small Division at the Hatters Fest Competition held at Danbury High School on Jan. 14.

Head Coach Michelle Maru’s squad is captained by seniors Kristy MacDougall and Alexa Battaglino. The other athletes on the team are Ally Bourque, Shannon Carey, Ashley Davis, Olivia DelBasso, Alexis DeMarco, Megan Fucci, Sofia Fiorillo, Samantha Incerto, Haley Kozlowski, Lea MacDougall, Miranda Mormon, Danielle Pepe, Isabel Sayers, Jessica Tapia, and Maia Thompson. The Yellowjackets’ assistant coach is Krista Anania.

Information courtesy of

Michelle Maru