Independence High School Fall Athletics
Fall athletic teams begin practice during the summer months before school starts in most cases. The fall athletic seasons runs from the start of school until late October or early November. Football season could last into December.
Expectations
No experience necessary. All bowlers will need a physical to play for the team this year. Practices will be every Monday (except Labor Day) until the end of September. Matches begin October 1st!
Contact
If you have any questions regarding IHS Bowling, please contact Donna Henderson.
The Football cheerleading team at IHS is part of the Athletic department and are included in the school’s membership in the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA). As per the expectation 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, and
- serve as ambassadors of Independence High School in the greater community.
Expectations
Cheerleaders at IHS attend camps prior to 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
The Varsity Basketball cheerleading teams are open to rising 10th-12th graders. Tryouts are held in the spring semester for the upcoming school year. At tryouts, candidates will demonstrate sideline skills (cheer, chant, dance) as well as jumps, tumbling and stunt technique.
Cheer Tryouts will be held March 11-13th from 3:00-5:00 pm
Contact
If you have any questions regarding IHS Cheerleading please contact Elizabeth Grindstaff.
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 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.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding IHS Football, please contact Scott Blade.
Expectations
Participants will compete at a high level and represent IHS in a positive manner in all golf competition. Players will individually uphold the rules and integrity of the game of golf and display sportsmanship at all times.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding IHS Golf, please contact Jared Grindstaff.
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.
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
Preseason 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 the third full week in October.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding IHSVolleyball, please contact Grant Harford.
