Charlize Ucciferri

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – The LRHS cheerleading program is holding tryouts March 9-12 for the new 2020 – 2021 cheerleading season. The program is hosting two clinics the week before tryouts. Students who want to join the program but do not have much cheerleading experience can learn the basics for a small fee of $10. The clinics take place at 4:30 p.m. March 2 and 5 in the LRHS cafeteria. Teacher’s Aide and Mustang cheerleading coach Sherri Haber said, “I highly recommend that anyone wanting to t

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – Thursday the LRHS cheerleading program finished off the season with their annual banquet at the Tara golf and country club. At the event, first-year junior varsity (JV) and varsity cheerleaders were given their letters. Junior varsity cheerleader freshman Savannah Else said, “I was so happy when I received my letter, and I am hoping to receive my varsity one next season.” All athletes at the banquet that maintained an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher received an award.

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – The LRHS varsity cheerleading team took on the National High School Cheerleading Competition (NHSCC) last weekend, Feb. 7-9. The team had their best performance for the entire season, but unfortunately did not make it to semi-finals. They finished ranked 15th in the nation, the highest national ranking in LRHS history. Varsity cheerleading coach Kiana Kowalewski said, “I believe that the team performed very well, but unfortunately we had one little mistake that set us ba

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – This week the LRHS varsity cheer team heads to national competiton at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, FL. The team has been preparing for this weekend since December. Kowalewski said, “To prepare for nationals, we need more reps in order to be comfortable with the changes we made last week.” The varsity cheerleading team competes against 20 other teams on Saturday in the preliminary finals. They need to place top ten in order to advance to the semi-finals. Kow

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – The LRHS varsity cheerleading team is on their way to state competition this Friday, Jan. 31, along with the junior varsity (JV) team placing second in Manatee County. On Saturday the LRHS varsity team competed at theFlorida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) cheerleading regionals at Plant City High School. They competed against seven other teams in their division and placed fifth. Mustang co-captain junior Madison Kahler said, “I think the team did very well this

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – On Saturday, Dec. 8. the LRHS cheerleading program competed at the Florida Fair Grounds. The JV team placed second, and the varsity team placed ninth. Varsity cheerleading coach Kiana Kowalewski said, “Although we would have placed higher if not for an illegal dismount, I think the team performed very well for their first competition.” The varsity competed against nine other teams at the competition Kowalewski said, “I feel that the best way for us to improve for this n

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – On Tuesday Lakewood Leaders members volunteered to go to Manatee Elementary School to help spread Christmas cheer. Some of the children at Manatee Elementary come from low-income families, and do not have much money to spend on Christmas. Sophomore Campbell Laurvick said, “Kids at Manatee Elementary School are not as privileged as others and spreading the Christmas cheer with them might be the best thing they have done this season.” Students helped decorate cookies, pla

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – This weekend, Dec. 7, the LRHS varsity cheerleading competition team has a competition in Tampa, FL. LRHS varsity cheerleading coach Kiana Kowalewski said, “I am very happy with where we are at as a team and believe the team is ready to compete and improve throughout the season.” The LRHS varsity cheerleading competition team also held a friendly competition against the Braden River varsity cheerleading team on Nov. 19. Both teams completed their routines two times each

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – On Saturday, Nov. 9, the LRHS junior varsity (JV) cheerleading team won first place at their first competition of the season. As football season ends, competition season is one of the main focuses of LRHS cheerleaders. One of the captains and sophomore Sophie Joslyn said, “The team was upset that football season was over but is now excited to start competing.” The team competed Fellowship of Christian Cheerleaders Association (FCCA) and Florida Kick-Off Classic at South

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – The new school spirit club “The Stampede” held a meeting after school on Thursday in adviser and LRHS vocational teacher Thomas Cuervo’s room, 930. The meeting was held to discuss the themes for upcoming home volleyball games. The clubs chose white out and neon night for the next two games. Club President senior Zack Weston said, “We chose these themes to promote school spirit and increase attendance at the sports games.” Also, during the meeting, students turned in a $