The football cheerleading team at IHS is part of the athletics department and is included in the school’s membership in the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA). As per the expectations of the Independence High School Administration, our priorities are to:

• support the football and basketball teams
• promote school spirit
• serve as positive role models among peers in our academic performance and behavior in and outside of school and on social media
• serve as ambassadors of Independence High School in the greater community

Expectations

Cheerleaders at IHS attend camps prior to the football season, practice 1-2 times per week, participate in fundraising activities and community appearances. The Football Cheer teams have one game per week.

Tryouts

If you are interested in trying out for the 2023-2024 Independence Cheer Teams, there will be a parent informational meeting on February 13^th at 5:30 pm in the cafeteria. Tryout packets will be handed out at the meeting. Cheer Clinic and Tryouts will be held March 8-10.  

Contact

If you have any questions regarding IHS Cheerleading please contact Elizabeth Grindstaff or Natalie Leonard. 

Cross Country is both an individual and a team sport, with varsity and junior varsity teams, racing 5k courses over natural terrain. Runners place in cross country meets based on individual performances, and teams are scored based on totaling up the finishing places of the first five runners on the team. The objective as a team is to have the lowest point total.

Expectations

The Cross Country season begins in August and ends in November. There are also summer practices that are not mandatory, but are highly recommended. During the season (August – November), practices are mandatory and are Monday through Friday, with races on Saturday. Practice times are in the late afternoon, specific times will be announced at the start of the season.

Contact

For more information about Cross Country please contact Luke Finley.

The Independence Dance team serves an active role in promoting the spirit of IHS by performing at football games, basketball games and school pep assemblies. The Eaglettes hold a positive image of IHS at all times.

Expectations

The Eaglettes practice 2 times a week, attend summer choreography camp, perform pregame at all home football games and participate in select basketball games.  

Tryouts

The Eaglettes host tryouts every spring, typically in April.  Tryouts are open to rising 9th-12th graders attending Independence High School for the following year.  

Contact

For more information about the Independence Dance Team or if you have any questions, please contact Tyler Dieterich.   

The IHS Football program is dedicated to developing our players by building relationships, challenging them daily and creating a positive culture in our program.

Expectations

All team members are expected to participate in every scheduled training and practice session and any other football event.
Freshman/JV games are Monday nights and Varsity is on Friday.

2022 Football Schedules

Contact

If you have any questions regarding IHS Football, please contact Scott Stidham.

Expectations

Participants will compete at a high level and represent IHS in a positive manner in all golf competitions. Players will individually uphold the rules and integrity of the game of golf and display sportsmanship at all times.

Tryouts

Tryouts for the 2022 Boy's & Girl's Golf Team at Independence will take place the first three Tuesdays of April (weather permitting) at the Towhee Club in Spring Hill.  There will be a $10 tryout fee which covers a small bucket of driving range balls, a 2–3-hole round on the course, and use of the practice green for putting/chipping. The fee will be payable to the Towhee Club clubhouse upon arrival.

Those interested in trying out must email Clint Jezierny to confirm the one (1) day that they wish to tryout.  Tryouts will be limited to 12 golfers per Tuesday only.  Please have a 2nd tryout day if your 1st choice date is full.

      1) Tuesday April 5th - arrive by 4:10. Driving range, play 2-3-holes, putting/chipping

      2) Tuesday April 12th - arrive by 4:10. Driving range, play 2-3 holes, putting/chipping

      3) Tuesday April 19th - arrive by 4:10. Driving range, play 2-3-holes, putting/chipping

IHS Golf will host one final tryout for the 2022 Boys & Girls Golf Teams at 4pm on August 4th at the Towhee Club in Spring Hill.  Coach Jezierny will meet anyone interested inside the barn-reception area and the tryout will take place on the practice green and the driving range.  Those trying out must pay for their own bucket of range balls at the course. 

2022 Golf Schedule

Contact

If you have any questions regarding IHS Golf, please contact Clint Jezierny. 

The JV and Varsity Girls Soccer teams at Independence High are competitive soccer teams. Each team abides by the TSSAA bylaws and guidelines set forth for the sport.

Expectations

During the season, the teams will practice two to three days a week, with up to two games per week as well. The season begins in June and runs through the end of October.

2022 Girls Soccer Schedule

Contact

If you have any questions regarding IHS Girls Soccer, please contact David Cordero.

The Independence High School Lady Eagle volleyball program is dedicated to excellence.  The goals are simple: work hard, improve, have fun.

Expectations

Pre-season begins the second week in July, right after the TSSAA dead period.  Players are expected to be at all preseason camps and practices.  The season begins after the first full week in August and the schedule includes at least two matches weekly, with frequent weekend tournament play.  The team practices for at least 2 hrs on days not scheduled for matches.  Post-season tournament play begins the first week in October and concludes with the state tournament during the third full week in October.

Volleyball will have tryouts on May 25th from 12pm-3pm and May 26th from 9am-11am. They will have open gym on May 24th from 3pm-5pm.

Questions? Please contact Maribel Fantoni