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Pearl River Cheerleaders Win State Championship

PEARL RIVER, N.Y. -- Pearl River High School students and staff are celebrating a victory for their cheerleaders, who recently won the New York State Public High School championships, according to News 12.

Pearl River High School cheerleaders are the New York Public High School state champions.

Pearl River High School cheerleaders are the New York Public High School state champions.

Photo Credit: Pearl River Athletics on Twitter

The Syracuse competition, featuring squads from throughout the state, was a first for New York since previously state athletic officials haven't recognized cheerleading as a sport, reports News 12.

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