Buffalo Jill of The Week Loren

This week, we take a look at 4th year vet Loren as our Buffalo Jill of The Week. In her 2nd year as a co-captain, this year assisting Christina from her spot  between Katie B and Alyssa K, Loren is one of the most talented of all the Jills. Sure she's a great dancer, but she's also a gifted choreographer and, on her own as well as with the assistance of former squadmate Natalie, has put together a handful of artistic dance routines the past few years. Personally, I'd kind of like to see what kind of collaboration Loren could do with Jills choreographer Kelli Wagner, mixing Kelli's "snap-and-flash" style with Loren's more fluid styles. It wouldn't be the 1st time she helped choreograph something for the Jills as she, Alyssa B, and former squadmate Kelly L put together an impromptu routine for 2009's Tailgate Warriors Show. But there's a lot more to her than dancing as she's also a gifted photographer and an outstanding leader, not only with her squadmates, even before getting named co-captain, but with her two younger siblings. You can read more about Loren at http://buffalojills.com/profile.php?PID=72 Loren's secondary photo is from the Jills' Optional Workshop held at Catalyst Fitness in Depew before 1st cuts. Shown posing for a photo in their matching outfits before all the potential Jills started arriving are Valerie, Lisa, and Loren.

Val, Lisa, and Loren

Candace of the Toronto Rock Cheerleaders with Stephanie O

From the Bandettes is a photo from the second home game against the Toronto Rock. Shown posing for a photo at halftime are Candace of the Toronto Rock Cheerleaders with Stephanie O of the Buffalo Bandettes. Stephanie won the NLL Girl of The Year award this past spring and Candace was her competition in the first round of voting.

Bandits Open Practice coming this Saturday!

The Buffalo Bandits today announced that the team will hold an open practice event at First Niagara Center on Saturday, Dec. 15 to offer fans their first chance to catch the Bandits in action before the start of the 2013 National Lacrosse League season. 
The open practice will take place from 10 a.m. until noon, with doors opening at 9:30 a.m. Following the practice portion of the event, an hour-long autograph session featuring Bandits players will begin at 12:30 p.m. on the 100 level concourse. http://www.bandits.com/newsX.asp?type=News&aID=346

This is also your first chance to see the full 2013 Buffalo Bandettes Dance Squad in action with Kirsten and LB back as captains. If you go, don't forget to personally congratulate reigning NLL Girl of The Year Stephanie O on her title, won back in May!

The Jills at the Bills-Rams Game

The Bills' playoff chances are on life support and they did nothing to improve their chances on Sunday in Orchard Park, snatching defeat from the jaws of victory in a game in which they outplayed the visiting St Louis Rams for most of the game.

rookies Megan, Kayla, and Jayanti wait to head out onto the field

Prior to the game, 6th year vet Lisa, a co-captain on the Buffalo Jills, was introduced to the crowd as the Jills' Pro Bowl representative.

Lisa's excited for Hawaii next month

After Lisa was introduced and the Jills performed, the squad formed Stampede Row to welcome the Buffalo Bills onto the field.

13th year vet (believe it or not) Omarlla in Stampede Row

Jami, Rita, and Gina lead the way

Jenny, Katrina, and Omarlla

Gabrielle on the big screen helping with a promotion

Kristina, Amanda, and Lindsey C

Alyssa U, Melissa, and Nicole S

Jami and Val

See all the pics at http://buffaloprocheerbuffalojills.shutterfly.com/pictures/31817 and let's not forget video of the 3rd quarter break as the Jills had a new routine put together for this game.

Next up for the Jills is a trip to Toronto this coming Sunday as the Bills play "host" to the Seattle Seahawks at the Rogers Centre. At halftime, the Jills will be joined onfield by 160 more dancers and South Korean rapper Psy for a big performance.

Buffalo Jill of The Week Maria

This week, we look at rookie dancer Maria as our Buffalo Jill of The Week. Dancing on one end of Valerie's line between Jacki and Kristina, this college grad is already a home-owner, like fellow rookie Chelsea. Also like Chelsea, she's proof that perseverance can pay off after not making it in her 1st try. Thankfully, she gave it a go again this year and made the squad, allowing the fans to see her fantastic dance abilities and incredible and friendly smile. In her bio, she mentions shopping as a hobby and in her intro, it's a sport. Either way, one would have to imagine she has a good-sized house with huge closets  if she thinks of shopping that much. With aspirations of her own cooking show in addition to her business degree and a talent for interior decorating, it's hard to imagine her having issues paying her bills...unless she's THAT extreme a shopper, of course...lol. You can read more about Maria at http://buffalojills.com/profile.php?PID=66 Maria's secondary photo comes from halftime of the preseason game against the Steelers. While coming out after the half, Jacki and Maria slowed up and smiled for the camera.

Jacki, Maria, and Kristina

Meet Maria in this short video taken at 1st cuts with intro by Jills Choreographer Kelli Wagner

See Maria's performance (on the right) in this video from 1st cuts showing off her dancing skills to the fans in attendance.

Kirsten and Lauren B

From the Bandettes comes a photo taken at halftime of the 2012 NLL All-Star Game, held in Buffalo finally. Shown posing for the camera are the 2 captains of the Bandettes, Kirsten and Lauren B.

Pics from the Bills-Jags game

Emily introduced as Jill of The Game

With their backs against the wall in the playoff race, the Bills returned home to face off against former fan favorite Paul Posluzsny and the Jacksonville Jaguars. While it helped the running game in a decisive win for the Bills, the weather, a steady rain from early morning through evening, kept the fans and the Jills in ponchos all game long...and also affected the photography.

Amanda V and Nicole L in Stampede Row

Nicole S and Melissa coming off the field after the 1st half

Jami and Rita ready to come out for the 2nd half

See all the pics at http://buffaloprocheerbuffalojills.shutterfly.com/pictures/31758
Next up for the Jills is a return to the Ralph as the Bills play host to the St Louis Rams on Sunday, December 9th at 1pm