Splits, high kicks & dance moves: Photos of the final 2016 Sea Gals audition

Published April 25, 2016 1:42 AM PDT

The Seattle Sea Gals held their final auditions Sunday evening. The event, which was judged by team coaches, former Sea Gals, and Q13 Sports' Aaron Levine, showcased the 49 dancers vying for a spot on the 2016 squad.

Thirty-three women were selected for the final 2016 team.



Head coach Sherri Thompson announced the first Sea Gal to make the 2016 squad as the woman who earned the highest score -- Hope. She was a veteran Sea Gal and the final woman to audition for the night. The military wife from Kingston earned the top spot with a killer performance.



The new squad features 22 returning Sea Gals and 11 rookies. They'll be performing at Seahawks events throughout the spring and summer -- and of course, you'll see them on the sidelines of the Seahawks first home preseason game at CenturyLink Field against the Minnesota Vikings, Thursday, Aug. 18, airing on Q13 FOX.