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SYA Extreme's two competition cheer teams competed in U.S. Finals in Virginia Beach over Mother's Day weekend and both were awarded first place. They are now U.S. Finals Grand Champions. More than 700 teams attended this event in Virginia Beach.
- Senior Level 2 Rec Division: 1st place - SYA Extreme Thunder
Thunder had the highest score of all Rec teams that competed in their division throughout the United States; the team was awarded 2nd place in the U.S. Finals Champions Challenge. Thunder is the currently ranked as the No. 2 Senior Level 2 Rec Team in the United States.
- Youth Level 1 Rec Division: 1st place - SYA Extreme Lightning
Lightning was also named Division Grand Champions and they are currently the No. 1 ranked Youth Level 1 Rec Team in the United States.
The 2013-2014 team consisted of 16 cheerleaders. In its first season, this team was awarded four 1st place finishes, one Grand Champions Award, one Spirit Award, and a Full Paid Bid to U.S. Finals at which they finished in 6th place. This year, the program has two teams, SYA Extreme Thunder and SYA Extreme Lightning.
SYA Extreme Thunder has 22 cheerleaders from ages 8-15. Coaches are Caitlyn Mistick and Betsy Scott.
SYA Extreme Lightning has 16 cheerleaders from ages 6-12. Coaches are Kylie Mullins and Alexa Wodack.