Who said cheerleaders weren’t athletes on the same level as the teams they support?
Lyons Township High School is launching a competitive cheerleading program this fall that will not only cheer for the football, basketball and other LTHS athletic teams, but compete against other Illinois squads at a varsity level.
Squad members will require strong athletic abilities, a press release from the school states, including the ability to do jumps, stunts and sharp motion placements. A strong voice and positive attitude are also requirements. The team will practice 4-5 times a week, attend varsity football and basketball games, participate in spirit events and compete in up to six weekend competitions.
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“This is a very exciting time for Lyons Township, and we are very excited to be making history with the first competitive cheer squad,” Head Coach Demi Korpan said in the release.
Cheer clinics will take place Oct. 25, 26 and 27 from 6-9 p.m. in the North Campus Fieldhouse at LTHS, and tryouts will happen in the same place at 8 a.m. Oct. 29.
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Approximately 20-24 students will be selected for the team. Learn more about the cheer program here, or contact Coach Korpan at dkorpah@lths.net.
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