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Now that August is here, the football jerseys are out of storage and back in effect. With football teams gearing up for a successful season, local cheerleaders are hoping for the same. With fingers intertwined, pretty bows and new stunts to wild the crowd, many teams are hoping to make it to the top this year as they compete for the state title. Having summer camps and practices to better their chances at winning and to heighten the spirits of the football crowd, cheerleaders worked hard all summer long. With a private day camp given by cheerleaders from Gardner-Webb University, the LHS cheering squad is ready to bring more attitude and spirit this season. As the new coach for the 2015 football season, varsity cheer coach Faynette Waldrop is all about …show more content…

ILHS varsity cheer coach Erin McConnell said that although they will not be competing this year, she’s looking forward to growing her squad’s talent, the reputation of the program and encouraging the girls to be good role models in the community. Staying busy hosting their annual youth cheer camp, ILHS varsity squad is focused on doing their best for football season and helping the youth learn “big girl cheers.” “With a few great tumblers this year, we’re working on stunts to keep the crowd involved and increase school spirit,” McConnell said. ILHS cheer squad: Claire Chapman, Macy Chassereau, Kayla Custer, Lauren Cvitkovic, Chandler Gladu, Crystal Johnson, Cassidy Kraft, Amber Lennox, Caitlyn Loughry, Jada Penn, Baylee Rowland, Joey Sorce and Sara

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