Their recent World's performance was legendary, iconic, and absolutely stunning . . . and so are their brand-new champion rings! The World Cup Shooting Stars proudly celebrated their victory on August 7th overlooking the water on the Jersey Shore for an epic end-of-season celebration and ring ceremony.

The team was dressed in white as they gathered in a room filled with gold décor, flowers, candles, and motivational quotes to set the tone of the evening. One of the programs' long-standing traditions is to wear white to team ceremonies; the group looked picture perfect.

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The Shooting Stars and their coaches pose for a final group photo, sporting their Worlds medals. Photo by: Jay.g_photo

Shooting Stars have had strong standing traditions since 1994. The ring ceremony has been a part of that tradition since the first Worlds win in 2007. Head coach Joelle Antico shared how lucky they feel to celebrate their fifth first place finish at Worlds.

...We never take these days for granted. We are grateful for these moments!

After dinner was served, the girls were anxious to receive their rings. When the moment finally came, World Cup owner Mrs. Pascale gave a memorable speech addressing the graduating seniors who are going off to college and to the whole team for their accomplishments.


Photo by: Jay.g_photo

In one of the most touching moments of the evening, Mrs. Pascale quoted lyrics from the Tim McGraw song "Humble and Kind." She spoke about the powerful message this song shared with the Shooting Stars throughout the season. She explained that the song reminded the team -- with or without the accomplishments -- to remain humble and kind as a team and as an individual. 

Coach Matt Parkey said, "...the ups and downs the team went through this season helped the Shooting Stars become stronger as 36 hearts beat as one."


The 2017 World Cup Shooting Stars' coaches show off their well-deserved new bling. Photo by: Jay.g_photo

The girls' faces lit up as their names were announced to receive their rings. Their parents' hearts were filled with pride as they watched Mrs. Pascale, Joelle, and Parkey award their daughters' rings. After soaking in the moment, the memories were captured by many photo opts and social posts.

​Check out memorable moments from the ceremony!

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The evening left everyone with "Humble and Kind" hearts, ready to move on to the next chapter in their cheer journey. We can't wait to see where the graduating seniors are headed, and to see them perform with their new college teams in the future. Congrats to the 2017 Senior Large All Girl World Champions, the World Cup Shooting Stars!

Name	Future Plans
Cassidy Osher	Quinnipiac University
Jorden Cayford	Coach at World Cup
Natalie Tianga	Coach at World Cup
Tiarrah Tolliver	Rutgers University
Anne Bradley	University  of Delaware
Danielle Bimonti	University of Delaware
Danielle Ludlam	Undetermined
Gabriella Trupo	University of Delaware
Cali Gilmartin	Penn State University
Lea Pappalardo	Texas Christian University
Elizabeth Nielse	Middlesex County College
Danielle Coscio	Penn State University
Aliana Gunter	Bloomfield College
Darcy Spadaccino	University of Alabama
Alexandra Fioto	University of Miami
Gigi Riccardi	East Carolina University
Macie Buch	West Virginia university
Mika Hayes	Ocean County College/Shooting Star super senior

Watch the Shooting Stars' 2017 Worlds final performance:

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