Scenes from the inaugural Newsday CheerFest at Hofstra on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024.

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Herricks High School cheerleadiers Devin Shah taking photos of Lexi Ranallo, left, and Sophia Cooney before performing at the Newsday Cheer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2023, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

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Herricks High School cheerleaders MacKencie Curry, left rear, Devin Shah, second from left, Lexi Ranallo, middle and Sophia Cooney look at their photos on their phone before performing at the Newsday Cheer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

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Baldwin High School performs at the Newsday Cheer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

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Malverne High School performs at the Newsday Cheer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

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Hewlett High School performs at the Newsday Cheer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

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Hewlett High School performs at the Newsday Cheer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

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Malverne High School performs at the Newsday Cheer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

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Malverne High School performs at the Newsday Cheer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

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Hewlett High School performs at the Newsday Cheer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

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Malverne High School performs at the Newsday Cheer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

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Hewlett High School performs at the Newsday Cheer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

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Harborfileld High School performs at the Newsday Cheer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

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Hewlett High School performs at the Newsday Cheer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

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Smithtown West High School performs at the Newsday Cheer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

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Bellmore JFK High School performs at the Newsday Cheer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

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Syosset High School’s Rina Mantekas and Claire Wilensky hold Sophia Ponce during their performance at the Newsday Cheer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

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Oceanside High School cheerleaders Brianna Guerin, Lilly Rachoi and Angelina Racottone cheer in front of their camera phones after competing at the Newsday Cheer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

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Walt Whitman High School performs at the Newsday Cheer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

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Sachem North High School performs at the Newsday Cheer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

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Mount Sinai High School performs at the Newsday Cheer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

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North Babylon High School performs at the Newsday Cheer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

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Walt Whitman High School performs at the Newsday Cheer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

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The Massapequa Challenger team performs at the Newsday Cheer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

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Smithtown East High School performs at the Newsday Cheer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

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Syosset High School performs at the Newsday Cheer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

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Farmingdale High School performs at the Newsday Cheer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

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Oceanside High School cheerleaders cheer in front of their camera phones after competing at the Newsday Cheer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

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Smithtown East High School cheerleaders Sefani Felber and Ava Gambino enjoy a moment after competing at the Newsday Cheer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

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Walt Whitman High School performs at the Newsday Cheer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

Credit: Olivia Falcigno

The Massapequa Challenger team performs at the Newsday Cheer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

Credit: Newsday/J. Conrad Williams Jr.

Half Hollow Hills High School performs at the Newsday Cheer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

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Walt Whitman High School performs at the Newsday Cheer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

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Half Hollow Hills High School performs at the Newsday Cheer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

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Rocky Point High School performs at the Newsday Cheer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

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Half Hollow Hills High School performs at the Newsday Cheer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

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Smithtown West High School performs at the Newsday Cheer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

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Smithtown West High School performs at the Newsday Cheer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

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