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Rocky Point cheerleaders return as champs

Rocky Point varsity cheerleaders pose at Rocky Point

Photo credit: James Carbone | Rocky Point varsity cheerleaders pose at Rocky Point High School, Wednesday, after they won the national title last weekend. (Feb. 16, 2011)

The Rocky Point High School varsity cheerleading team takes its training seriously: three hours a day, six days a week, plus gymnastics, dance sessions and weightlifting.

"I basically have to kick them out of the gym. All they want to do is train," said their coach, Anna Spallina.

The team knew it was talented. Still, it came as a shock when they traveled to Florida last weekend for...

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