The Wolverines cheerleading team began its fall season with a summer intensive and two weeks of August practices. The team used that time to learn choreography, rehearse routines and prepare for game-day performances. Junior Suzy Schwartz said she is most excited about the team’s opportunities to grow closer this year.

“I’m looking forward to bonding with my teammates and growing closer with the new members,” Schwartz said. “Performance wise, I’m especially excited for homecoming because it’s always the highlight of the year.”

She said the team’s off-season  preparation had opportunities to learn from professionals while also refining their routines. 

“During the off-season, we all attended a summer intensive where we learned choreography from professional dancers and choreographers,” Schwartz said. “Then, we joined back in the studio as a full program and continued to rehearse our routines and cheers to get ready for game day.”

Looking ahead in their schedule, Schwartz said she hopes her  dance and cheer teammates will continue to strengthen their bond on and off the field.

“I’m hoping that we continue to build our team’s chemistry and all become closer,” Schwartz said. “Not only with our dance teammates, but also with the cheer team, so that our program can continue to grow and strengthen.”

Mia Rosenfeld ’28 said the team trained for two weeks in August as part of its preparation for the fall season.

“We had a dance intensive for two days in June, and then in August, we had another two weeks where we came for about four hours every day,” Rosenfeld said.

The team played their first game of the season against Cleveland Magnet High School on Aug. 22 and will play at home at the Ted Slavin Field on Aug. 28 against Palisades Charter High School.