DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – On April 8, the Curry College Cheerleading Team placed seventh during the NCA Collegiate Nationals, the highest-ever finish for a Colonels' Cheerleading squad. Curry earned an overall score of 8.173 to tie with Montclair State University.  
 
After the preliminary rounds, the Colonels sat in eighth place with a score of 8.054. Then, during last Friday's finals round, held outside in Daytona Beach, the Colonels hit a solid, flawless routine to advance to seventh place. 
 
The Curry Cheerleaders are made up of 11 freshmen, two sophomores, three juniors, and one senior. According to Head Coach Nicole Palermo, competing in this year's Nationals was a challenge. And yet, even with so many rookies, her team was one of only two All-Girls teams in Division III to finish with no deductions.  
 
"Our goal this year was to make finals and come out strong with a higher ranking than a year ago," said Palermo. "My assistant and I are so proud of our team. They went out there and hit a solid routine."
 
All-Girl Division III Final Results

1. Bridgewater State              9.265
2. Lindenwood University     9.104
3 UMass Dartmouth              8.946
4. Elmira College                   8.660
5. California Baptist               8.575
6. Framingham State            8.321
7. Curry College                     8.173
7. Montclair State                   8.173
9. Davenport University        8.165

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