Fall Sports

Fall athletic teams begin practice during the summer months before school starts in most cases. The fall athletic seasons runs from the start of school until late October or early November. Football season could last into December.

Cheer - Football

The football cheerleading team at IHS is part of the athletics department and is included in the school’s membership in the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA). As per the expectations of the Independence High School Administration, our priorities are to:

support the football and basketball teams
promote school spirit
serve as positive role models among peers in our academic performance and behavior in and outside of school and on social media
serve as ambassadors of Independence High School in the greater community

Expectations

Cheerleaders at IHS attend camps prior to the football season, practice 1-2 times per week, participate in fundraising activities and community appearances. The Football Cheer teams have one game per week.

For the most up to date information on tryout times, locations and dates please sign up for the sport in FinalForms. Coaches will communicate that information via a FinalForms email.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding IHS Cheerleading please contact Natalie Leonard.

Cross Country

Cross Country is both an individual and a team sport, with varsity and junior varsity teams, racing 5k courses over natural terrain. Runners place in cross country meets based on individual performances, and teams are scored based on totaling up the finishing places of the first five runners on the team. The objective as a team is to have the lowest point total.

Expectations

The Cross Country season begins in August and ends in November. There are also summer practices that are not mandatory, but are highly recommended. During the season (August – November), practices are mandatory and are Monday through Friday, with races on Saturday. Practice times are in the late afternoon and specific times will be announced at the start of the season.

Contact

For more information about Cross Country please contact Luke Finley.

2025-2026 Cross Country Schedule

Dance

The Independence Dance team serves an active role in promoting the spirit of IHS by performing at football games, basketball games and school pep assemblies. The Eaglettes hold a positive image of IHS at all times.

Expectations

The Eaglettes practice 2 times a week, attend summer choreography camp, perform pregame at all home football games and participate in select basketball games.

For the most up to date information on tryout times, locations and dates please sign up for the sport in FinalForms. Coaches will communicate that information via a FinalForms email.

For more information about Dance please contact Michaelyn Burnside-Pouncey or Caroline Kleiner.

Football

The IHS Football program is dedicated to developing our players by building relationships, challenging them daily and creating a positive culture in our program.

Expectations

All team members are expected to participate in every scheduled training and practice session and any other football event.
Freshman/JV games are Monday nights and Varsity is on Friday.

For the most up to date information on tryout times, locations and dates please sign up for the sport in FinalForms. Coaches will communicate that information via a FinalForms email.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding IHS Football, please contact Scott Blade.

2025-2026 Football Schedules

Golf

Expectations

Participants will compete at a high level and represent IHS in a positive manner in all golf competitions. Players will individually uphold the rules and integrity of the game of golf and display sportsmanship at all times.

For the most up to date information on tryout times, locations and dates please sign up for the sport in FinalForms. Coaches will communicate that information via a FinalForms email.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding IHS Golf, please contact: Clint Jezierny.

2025-2026 Golf Schedule

Soccer - Girls

The JV and Varsity Girls Soccer teams at Independence High are competitive soccer teams. Each team abides by the TSSAA bylaws and guidelines set forth for the sport.

Expectations

During the season, the teams will practice two to three days a week, with up to two games per week as well. The season begins in June and runs through the end of October.

For the most up to date information on tryout times, locations and dates please sign up for the sport in FinalForms. Coaches will communicate that information via a FinalForms email.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding IHS Girls Soccer, please contact Eric Bossman.

2025-2026 Girls Soccer Schedules

Volleyball

The Independence High School Lady Eagle volleyball program is dedicated to excellence. The goals are simple: work hard, improve, have fun.

Expectations

Pre-season begins the second week in July, right after the TSSAA dead period. Players are expected to be at all preseason camps and practices. The season begins after the first full week in August and the schedule includes at least two matches weekly, with frequent weekend tournament play. The team practices for at least 2 hrs on days not scheduled for matches. Post-season tournament play begins the first week in October and concludes with the state tournament during the third full week in October.

For the most up to date information on tryout times, locations and dates please sign up for the sport in FinalForms. Coaches will communicate that information via a FinalForms email.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding IHS Volleyball, please contact C ourtney Perry.

2025-2026 Varsity Volleyball Schedule

2025-2026 JV & Freshman Volleyball Schedules

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Cheer - Football

Cross Country

Dance

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Golf

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Volleyball

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