If this honor was measured in pure athletic ability, then Sachem North’s Grace Calabria still wins, but since it also includes leadership, she was by far the top student-athlete in cheerleading on Long Island this season. Long Island Cheerleader of the Year has a nice ring to it.
Calabria, a senior flyer and side base, who has been on varsity for five years, helped start a petition that was signed by 25,000 people making sure that the NYSPHSAA cheer championships allowed unvaccinated participants.
Calabria has also helped Sachem win two New York State titles and three Suffolk County championships.