After a two-day weekend intensive, this year’s cheer team has been announced.
The group features 24 Lipscomb students, all of whom have demonstrated skills in tumbling and stunting.
“I am so excited to be a part of this wonderful university, athletic department and the cheerleading team,” coach Pam Pearson said. “These individuals have put in so many hours this summer to improve their skills and it showed at tryouts.”
In no particular order, the 2016-2017 squad is as follows:
Hayden Hines
Karlie Wigginton
Payton Crider
Megan Gillon
Addie Britton
Aubrey Watson
Karley Adams
Lindsey Nance
Kelsey Nussbaumer
Janiah Knight
Sierra Knuckles
Angelina Facunla
Ryan Kibble
Heather Greene
Katelyn Prine
Hunter Brown
Hayden Brown
D.J. Jones
Leticia Adkinson
Kalieanna Grant
Ashlee Brandon
Kiana Janbakhsh
Hayden Hall
Hannah McFarland
In the event of absence or injury, the team has also taken Jamie Feller and Caroline Stack as alternates.
The Lipscomb cheer team can be seen on the sidelines and during the halftime show at all basketball home games this season.
“We are so far beyond where we ended our season last year and that is due to the talent that we have attracted along with a lot of dedication and hard work,” Pearson said. “We will continue to work hard and we look forward to our first game in Allen Arena.”
Photos by Becca Risley