The Super Essex Conference held its annual Cheer For The Cure cheerleading showcase and competition on Thursday night at Bloomfield’s Foley Field. Seventeen of the conference’s cheering squads competed in an evening of enthusiasm and talent.

As a charity event thousands of dollars have been raised over the years with this year’s proceeds designated to go to the V Foundation, Project Cheer Up and the NJ Community Food Bank.

The competition winners were Orange HS for “Most Spirited”, Cedar Grove HS for “Best Dance”, Verona HS for “Best Stunts” and the division winners, Nutley in American Division, West Essex in Liberty Division and Malcolm X Shabazz in Colonial Division.

Nutley HS

Arts HS

Montclair HS

Malcolm X Shabazz

Cedar Grove HS

Verona HS

Caldwell HS

Central HS

Bloomfield HS

Orange HS

Belleville HS

Livingston HS

West Orange HS

Newark Collegiate Academy

Immaculate Conception

West Essex Regional

Montclair Kimberley Academy