Oak Forest Varsity Cheerleaders Wrap Up Stellar Year

OAK FOREST , IL — The Oak Forest High School Varsity Cheerleaders wrapped up the end of their competitive season on a high note.

The team came home from the weekend's state competition with as the IHSA Medium Division State 2nd Place Runner-Up. It is the seventh state trophy that OFHS Varsity Cheer has taken home in the past 11 years, a team representative said.

Other awards they've won include:

• Academic Award, which means all team members maintained at least a 3.0 GPA
• SSC Sportsmanship Award
• 2019 SSC Blue Conference Champions
• 2019 IHSA Sectional Champions 2019

The 2018-2019 Cheer Team includes:

Top Row: Christine DiVenti, head coach; Carter Boger, Leila Sloane; Codie Hoop; Reagan Albin; Paige Eperjesi; Isaac Cardenas; and Caitlin DiVenti, assistant coach

Middle Row: Casey McMurray, Ashley Baugh, Abby Baugh, Skylar Gibbs, and Jessica Boger

Bottom Row: Taylor Lutz, Alyssa, Francoeur, Melina Hernandez, and Emily Killacky

Those who are interested in being part of the team for the 2019/20 season can attend an informational meeting and clinics before trying out:

Pre-tryout Meeting: March 7, 7 p.m. at OFHS

Tryout Clinic Day 1: March 18, 6 to 8 p.m.
Tryout Clinic Day 2: March 19, 6 to 8 p.m.
Tryouts: March 21, 6 p.m.

Photos via OFHS Varsity Cheer.