Franklin Cheerleaders Headed to UIL State Spirit Championship

Dennis Phillips publisher@robconews.com Robertson County News The Franklin Lions Cheerleaders will represent Franklin High School next week at the UIL State Spirit Championship, with competition dates scheduled for mid and late January. Preliminary rounds are set for Thursday, Jan. 15, with Franklin slated to perform at 1:41 p.m. Teams advancing will return to the floor on Saturday, Jan. 24, with finals scheduled for 9:15 a.m. School officials and coaches are encouraging community members to attend and support the Lions, noting that crowd participation is a scored component of the championship format. A strong, energetic fan presence can play a role in a team’s overall performance evaluation. The Franklin Lions Cheerleaders have spent months preparing for the state stage, focusing on precision, energy and execution. Community support in the stands is expected to provide an added boost as the team competes against top programs from across Texas.