The Harding Lions played a dominating first half on the way to a 41-21 win over the St. George’s Gryphons. Harding’s fans showed their school spirit by dressing to “black out” the opposing team and were treated to an exciting victory over a team that won the State Championship last year. To add excitement, this game was Fox 13’s Game of the Week and was covered in their Friday Night Blitz! The Lions are now 4-1 with a week off coming up.
Lion Fusion, an event sponsored by the Parent’s Club to promote unity between the students at all locations, was held Friday afternoon before the game. The Varsity Cheerleaders joined in the fun by providing free face painting to children of all ages. After Lion Fusion, the fun moved to the football field where the Varsity Cheerleaders were joined by the Junior High and Elementary All-Star squads. The fans also got into the fun by wearing red to support the football team. Although the Lions lost a hard-fought game to University School of Jackson Bruins by a 24-31 margin, school spirit certainly won the night!
The Harding Lions played their home opener Friday night against the SBEC Trojans in front of a large, blue-clad crowd of fans. On a perfect night for football, Harding’s Varsity cheerleaders enthusiastically led the fans in cheering for the Lions. Joined by a newly enlarged Pep Band, the cheerleaders performed the fight song each time the Lions scored. The Lions won by a convincing margin of 34-21 and have now opened up a 3-0 record and are 1-0 in Division 2-A.
The Harding Lions football team played Donelson Christian Academy Friday night, Aug. 29 in Nashville at DCA’s home field. The visiting Lions had a great crowd of fans that also made the trip to see the Lions defeat the Wildcats by a 27-10 margin.
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Elizabeth Fortin, Rachel Swearingen, Laura Myers, Morgan Petrovich
Lydia Keirsey, Casie Baker, Taylor Hammons, Morgan Wigley
Krissy Dees, Alicia Guthrie, Garrett Peery, Chandler Petrey
Rachel Garson, Ashley Neal, Keeley Baskin. Casey Echols
(Not pictured: Shea Petrey)
Aug. 22: Karen Baskin, Mary Fortin
Sep. 5: Linda Guthrie, Margie Neal
Sep. 12: Debbie Dees, Karen Garson
Sep. 19: Trina Peery, Carla Myers
Oct. 10: Kim Slate, Terri Hill
Oct. 17: Deborah Cole, Jeana Cartwright
Oct. 24: Diana New, Sue Petrey, Sherri Shelby
Oct. 31: Shannon Hammons, Lisa Baker
One parent per cheerleader must work the concession stand at one home game this season.
Sept. 5: Debbie Dees, Karen Garson, Mary Fortin
Sept. 12: Linda Guthrie, Karen Baskin, Diana New
Sept. 19: Jeana Cartwright, Carla Myers, Trina Peery, Margie Neal
Oct. 17: Kim Slate, Terri Hill, Deborah Cole
Oct. 24: Lisa Baker, David Shelby, Shannon Hammons, Chuck Petrey
Remember, if you cannot work you must find your own replacement.
The 2008 cheer season has started. The practice schedule is as follows:
Monday 3:30-5:30 at Storm Gym in Cordova (white T/ red Soffes)
Tuesday 3:00-5:00 at Harding Cherry Rd. Elementary Gym (red T/ gray Soffes)
Thursday 3:00-5:00 at Harding Cherry Rd. Elementary Gym (gray T/ blue Soffes)
White 4″ Spandex should be worn under all Soffes.
2008 Varsity Football Schedule
Date Opponent Location Time
8/22/08 St. Benedict Away 7:00
8/29/08 Donelson Christian Academy Away 7:00
9/05/08 Univeristy School of Jackson Home 7:00
(Lion Fusion)
9/12/08 St. Georges Home 7:00
10/03/08 Davidson Academy Away 7:00
10/10/08 Bishop Byrne Away 7:00
10/17/08 FACS Home 7:00
10/24/08 Tipton-Rosemark Academy Home 7:00
(Homecoming)
10/31/08 Rossville Christian Away 7:00