2016 Countdown to Kickoff
There is much more to high school football season than just football. The marching bands and cheerleaders are a huge part of the experience. Like the players, they spend a lot of time practicing for the upcoming season. Here are some shots of high school football preparations in Lakewood, Ohio during August 2016.
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LHS Cheerleading coach Amy Staib leads the August 10 practice at FFL Stadium.
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Cheerleaders are athletes, so they ran steps after doing their routines.
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Coach Staib is making her list and checking it twice.
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The LHS Marching Band practicing at Garfield Middle School.
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This August 10 session focused on marching, not the music.
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You'll notice they are not carrying instruments.
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These formations require lots of practice.
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The instruments sit quietly while the kids focus on drills.
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LHS Marching Band Director Clinton Steinbrunner
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It's a hot day....water is important!
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Middle School Cheerleading Coach Stephanie Ricottone at an LHS Cheer practice. This is her first year with the program.
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St. Edward Marching Band rehearsing on August 23.
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For this session they are focused on the music, not the marching. They are practicing in groups.
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New St. Edward Athletic Director Kevin Hickman. He is loving his job, and looks forward to the season.
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The friendly FFL Stadium staff is ready to go!