Lanier Lions Football & Cheerleading Association

🦁 THURSDAY = 4TH GRADE LIONS! 🦁�Today we’re shining the spotlight on our 4th Grade Athletes of the Week! 💚🖤🤍 Help us celebrate these Lions for the effort, attitude, and teamwork they bring to their teams!

💚BELLA🖤4/O’BYRNE
▪️Favorite thing about cheer- “Stunting and tumbling”
▫️What do you want to be when you grow up- “Teacher”
▪️Fun Fact- “I do ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop”

⚫️REESE🟢 4/ FRANKS
▪️Favorite thing about football- ”Winning”
▫️Someone you look up to- “LeBron”
▪️Fun Fact- ”My birthday is a math equation 7/24/17. 24-17=7

💚ELLA🖤4/O’BYRNE
▪️Favorite thing about cheer- “Tumbling and Stunts”
▫️What do you want to be when you grow up- “Professional softball player”
▪️Someone you look up to- “my dad”

⚫️WILL🟢 4/ FRANKS
▪️Favorite thing about football- “Running the ball”
▫️Someone you look up to- “Bijan Robinson
▪️Fun Fact- “ I’ve played 5 different sports”

💚EVA🖤4/O’BYRNE
▪️Favorite thing about cheer- “Learning new cheers, being apart of team, and supporting the football players.”
▫️What do you want to be when you grow up- “Nurse”
▪️Someone you look up to- “my mom”

⚫️GABRIEL🟢 4/ FRANKS
▪️Favorite thing about football- “Game day or Fight night!”
▫️What do you want to be when you grow up- “Hold the world heavyweight boxing and UFC championships at the same time.”
▪️Fun Fact- ”I was selected to the international Benfica academy soccer team and got to go play in Europe.”

🦁 WEDNESDAY = 3RD GRADE LIONS! 🦁�It’s time to celebrate our 3rd Grade Athletes of the Week! 💚🖤🤍 Get to know this week’s featured Lions and help us recognize their hard work, teamwork, and dedication!

💚LONDON🖤 3/ KOVACH
▪️What do you want to be when you grow up- “a fashion designer”
▫️Favorite thing about cheer- “Stunting and cheering with friends”
▪️Fun Fact- “I have 6 American Girl dolls that I like to play with”

⚫️FLETCHER🟢 3/ CAPUTO
▪️What do you want to be when you grow up- “ NFL WR and a teacher”
▫️Favorite thing about football- “Working together as a team.”
▪️Someone you look up to- ”My siblings! All 5 of them.”

💚EMILIA🖤 3/ WADSWORTH
▪️Favorite thing about cheer- “Making new friends!”
▫️Fun Fact- “I’ve been to Greece.”
▪️Someone you look up to- “My mom and dad”

⚫️CAM🟢 3/ MILLS
▪️What do you want to be when you grow up- “NFL Player”
▫️Favorite thing about football-“Trucking people making tackles”
▪️Someone you look up to-” my dad”

💚RILEY🖤 3/ KOVACH
▪️Favorite thing about cheer- “Doing stunts”
▫️Someone you look up to- “my mom and dad”
▪️Favorite non-cheer activity- “Hang out with my dad”

⚫️JAMESON🟢 3/ CAPUTO
▪️Fun Fact- “That I’m so fast”
▫️Favorite thing about football- “Playing with friends”
▪️Someone you look up to- “My Uncle Mark”

💚FAITH🖤 3/ WADSWORTH
▪️Favorite thing about cheer- “Seeing my friends”
▫️Fun Fact- “I also play basketball”
▪️Someone you look up to- “Mom and Dad”

⚫️JOHN🟢 3/ MILLS
▪️What do you want to be when you grow up- “The Pope”
▫️Favorite thing about football- “Playing center and having good teammates”
▪️Fun Fact -“ I've seen Banana Ball in Atlanta, Savannah and Charleston.”

Mark your calendars! Join us September 9th for the 2026/27 parent meeting for wrestling! At the EFHS cafeteria!

🦁 TUESDAY = 2ND GRADE LIONS! 🦁�Today we’re celebrating our 2nd Grade Athletes of the Week! 💚🖤🤍 These Lions are showing up, working hard, supporting their teammates, and bringing the Lion Pride every week!

⚫️DALLAS🟢 2/ RICH
▪️Favorite thing about football- “ Running the ball”
▫️Someone you look up to- “Ronald Acuña jr”
▪️Fun Fact- “My birthday is the day after Halloween”
COACHES COMMENTS: Dallas has been selected as player of the week because of his effort in practice. He gets better on offense and defense each and every practice. His attitude on the field is unmatched.

💚OLIVIA🖤 2/ PETREY
▪️What do you want to be when you grow up- “An actress”
▫️Favorite thing about cheer- “Stunting!”
▪️Fun Fact- “She has a mini Goldendoodle named LIV”

⚫️TYRIAN🟢 2/ RICH
▪️What do you want to be when you grow up- “A NFL football player”
▫️Favorite thing about football- “Tackling
▪️Someone you look up to- “Justin Jefferson”
COACHES COMMENTS: I selected Tyrian because of his unrelenting energy that he brings on the football field. His 100% effort on the field helps challenge the other players helping them become better blockers and tacklers. He is a joy to coach.

💚ELIZA🖤 2/ PETREY
▪️Favorite thing about cheer- “ Getting to act crazy when we yell “Go Lions”!”
▫️Fun Fact- “Some of my favorite things are my doggies, playing softball, and swimming.”
▪️Someone you look up to- “my mommy”

⚫️GREYSON🟢 2/ TOBIAS
▪️What do you want to be when you grow up- “NFL player”
▫️Favorite thing about football- “Tackling”
▪️Someone you look up to- “Luke D”
COACHES COMMENTS: Greyson has showed up ready to learn and play each day for us. He is always listening and has been extremely coachable from day 1. He works hard every practice to get himself better and the team better. He is always giving effort no matter where we put him or who he is up against.

💚GRACE🖤 2/ MCEVER
▪️Favorite thing about cheer- “I love tumbling and making new friends”
▫️Someone you look up to- “My Mom and Dad”
▪️Favorite non-cheer activity- “Relax”

⚫️JOE🟢 2/ TOBIAS
▪️What do you want to be when you grow up- “NFL player”
▫️Favorite thing about football- “Probably tackling people”
▪️Someone you look up to- “Patrick Homes and Jordan Love”
COACHES COMMENTS: Joe gives 100% effort each and every day we step out onto the field. He never complains and is always ready to do whatever is asked of him during practice and games. His attitude and effort at practice and during the game is unmatched and we are thankful to have him on our team.

🦁 ATHLETE OF THE WEEK; MONDAY— K/1ST GRADE! 💚🖤🤍
It’s Monday, which means it’s time to celebrate our K/1st Grade Lions! 🎉 Meet this week’s featured athletes! 🦁💚

⚫️AJ🟢 1/ KOVACH
▪️Favorite thing about football- “Playing with my team”
▫️Someone you look up to- “my mom & dad”
▪️What do you want to be when you grow up - “Artist”

💚ELLIE🖤 K/GIBSON
▪️What do you want to be when you grow up- “Veterinarian”
▫️Favorite thing about cheer- “Halftime Dance”
▪️Someone you look up top to- “Coach Lindsay”

💚BLAKELY🖤 K/ GIBSON
▪️What do you want to be when you grow up- “A starbucks girl”
▫️Favorite thing about cheer- “Wearing my uniform on game day!”
▪️Someone you look up to- “My mom”

💚EMERSON🖤 1/REYNOLDS
▪️Favorite thing about cheer- “Doing stunts!”
▫️Fun Fact- “I have two cats and a dog”
▪️Someone you look up to- “My mom”

💚SAYLOR🖤 1/REYNOLDS
▪️Favorite thing about cheer- “Cheering with my best friend Emmy!”
▫️Someone you look up to- “Jesus, Mom, & Dad”
▪️Fun Fact- “I have lots of farm animals! Goats, Chickens, Horses, a Pig, a Tortoise, and a Goose!”

💚NEVAEH🖤 K/GIBSON
▪️What do you want to be when you grow up- “ a vet”
▫️Favorite thing about cheer- ““push em back””
▪️Fun Fact- “i can do a good handstand”

⚫️WYATT🟢 1/KOVACH
▪️Favorite thing about football- “tackling”
▫️Someone you look up to- “ My best friend Beckham”
▪️What do you want to be when you grow up- “Scuba diver”

💚CRIMSON🖤1/REYNOLDS
▪️What do you want to be when you grow up- “zoologist”
▫️Favorite thing about cheer- “doing stunts”
▪️Fun Fact- “I’m really good at monkey bars”

🦁 FRIDAY = 5TH GRADE LIONS! 🦁�We’re wrapping up the week by celebrating our 5th Grade Athletes of the Week! 💚🖤🤍 Let’s give these Lions a big shoutout for their hard work, leadership, and Lion Pride! 🦁👏

💚EVALYN🖤 5/ SEXTON
▪️What do you want to be when you grow up- “A Geologist”
▫️Favorite thing about cheer- “She loves spending time with friends, and learning new cheers and dances”
▪️Fun Fact- “She has a pet axolotl.”

💚AUBREY🖤 5/ BOULTER
▪️What do you want to be when you grow up- “Hair stylist”
▫️Favorite thing about cheer- “Stunts”
▪️Someone you look up to- “my mom”

⚫️CALEB🟢 5/ AULET
▪️Favorite thing about football- “Getting to meet new friends”
▫️Someone you look up to- “Albert Einstein”
▪️What do you want to be when you grow up - “Astrophysicist”

💚CARTER🖤 5/ BOULTER
▪️Favorite thing about cheer- “Stunting”
▫️Fun Fact- “I have been doing cheer since I was 5”
▪️Someone you look up to- “Taylor Swift”

💚ALISSA🖤 5/ BOULTER
▪️Favorite thing about cheer- “ Having a good time and learning new cheers”
▫️Someone you look up to- “Coach Jess”
▪️Fun Fact- “I can wiggle my ears”

⚫️LOGAN🟢 5/ AULET
▪️Favorite thing about football- “Hitting, Running the ball, sportsmanship”
▫️Someone you look up to- “Jesus, my Parents”
▪️Favorite Color- “Lanier Lions Green”

💚SCARLETT🖤 5/ SEXTON
▪️What do you want to be when you grow up- “Teacher or Lawyer”
▫️Favorite thing about cheer- “Tumbling”
▪️Fun Fact- “I like to organize things!”

🦁 THURSDAY = 4TH GRADE LIONS! 🦁�Today we’re shining the spotlight on our 4th Grade Athletes of the Week! 💚🖤🤍 Help us celebrate these Lions for the effort, attitude, and teamwork they bring to their teams!

⚫️LAWSON🟢 4/ FRANKS
▪️Favorite thing about football- “I get to tackle people!”
▫️Someone you look up to- “Jesus”
▪️What do you want to be when you grow up- “A sniper for the police”
Coaches Comments: This is Lawson’s first year playing football. He has quick feet and moves well and will find his spot on the field as he continues to learn the game. Lawson has fun and always keeps his teammates laughing.

💚AVA🖤 4/ O’BYRNE
▪️What do you want to be when you grow up- “a singer”
▫️Favorite thing about cheer- “Making friends and the games!”
▪️Fun Fact- “I have a Boston Terrier named Brady”
Coaches Comments: Ava is doing amazing at being a flyer! Her facials are bringing the spirit!

⚫️SLADE🟢 4/ FRANKS
▪️Favorite thing about football- “Tackling other players and taking them down”
▫️Someone you look up to- “My Dad”
▪️Fun fact- “I ride dirt bikes”
Coaches Comments: Slade is a constant. He is always at practice on time and ready to learn. When you give him instruction he uses it to get better. He is a great teammate and a joy to coach.

💚AUBREY🖤 4/ O’BYRNE
▪️Favorite thing about cheer- “love the dances and motions”
▫️Fun Fact- “also a dancer”
▪️Someone you look up to- “Taylor Swift”
Coaches Comments: Aubrey is such a veteran! She is our little captain and knows every cheer front to back! We’re so thankful for her!

⚫️LUCAS🟢 4/ FRANKS
▪️Favorite thing about football- “Hitting people”
▫️Someone you look up to- “my dad”
▪️Favorite non—football activity “Go hunting or fishing”
Coaches Comments: Lucas is a force on the football field. He is an anchor on our OL and DL. He doesn’t yet know just how good he can be. More importantly he is a great teammate. He is always smiling and laughing and has a good time with his friends.

💚AMELIA🖤 4/ O’BYRNE
▪️Favorite thing about cheer- “ that we get to do stunts and everyone is so nice “
▫️What do you want to be when your grow up- “cheer coach”
▪️Someone you look up to- “My Mom”

🦁 WEDNESDAY = 3RD GRADE LIONS! 🦁�It’s time to celebrate our 3rd Grade Athletes of the Week! 💚🖤🤍 Get to know this week’s featured Lions and help us recognize their hard work, teamwork, and dedication!

⚫️CADE🟢 3/ MILLS
▪️Favorite thing about football- “tackling”
▫️Someone you look up to- “my dad”
▪️What do you want to be when you grow up- “MLB Player”

💚BELLA🖤 3/KOVACH
▪️What do you want to be when you grow up- “ a teacher”
▫️Favorite thing about cheer- “Stunting”
▪️Fun Fact- “I have player soccer & lacrosse and enjoy traveling!”
COACHES COMMENTS: This is my 3rd year coaching Bella and I absolutely love having her on my squad! Her skills, confidence, and love for cheer continues to grow year after year. She has a great attitude, never complains, and always has a smile on her face! Bella is a joy to coach and we are so lucky to have her as a Lion! 💚🦁

⚫️CARTER🟢 3/ CAPUTO
▪️Favorite thing about football- “My favorite part about football is tackling, sweating and working hard “
▫️Someone you look up to- “I look up to Drake Baldwin , my wrestling ,Coach Doerrer , and my Dad”
▪️Fun fact- “I play four sports. Baseball, basketball, wrestling and football”

💚EMERY🖤 3/WADSWORTH
▪️Favorite thing about cheer- “Cheering at games and making friends!”
▫️Fun Fact- “I love crab legs”
▪️Someone you look up to- “my mom”

⚫️AJ🟢 3/ MILLS
▪️Favorite thing about football- “Defense & Offense”
▫️Someone you look up to- “My Big Brother Christian”
▪️Fun Fact- “I like fishing”

💚RYANN KATE🖤 3/WADSWORTH
▪️Favorite thing about cheer- “being with my friends and learning from my amazing coaches”
▫️What do you want to be when you grow up- “an actress, nail tech, or magician when I grow up”
▪️Favorite non- cheer activity- “tumbling, playing basketball, shopping, and spending time with my family and friends”

⚫️PARKER🟢 3/ CAPUTO
▪️Favorite thing about football- “tackling”
▫️Someone you look up to- “ my dad!”
▪️What do you want to be when you grow up- “ a dad”

💚HARPER🖤 3/KOVACH
▪️Favorite thing about cheer- “Calling out cheer and cheering with my friends”
▫️What do you want to be when you grow up- ”Dentist”
▪️Fun Fact-“I play golf”
COACHES COMMENTS: It has been so great having Harper back for her 2nd year cheering for the Lions! She has grown so much since her first season and her confidence is truly shining bright! Harper is an amazing teammate and friend, she has the most positive attitude, the biggest smile, and always gives 100% effort! Harper is an absolute joy to have on our squad! 💚🦁

✨ Lanier Cheer families! ✨

We’re so excited for Forsyth Elite All-Star Cheerleading - a brand new half year competitive program designed for athletes ready to grow beyond the sideline season and take their skills to the next level after football is over!

This half-year program will focus on:
⭐ Advanced skill development
⭐ Teamwork & confidence
⭐ Performance quality
⭐ A positive, fun competition experience

Sign-ups are open to k/1–6th grade cheerleaders registered with Lanier, Midway, Sharon Springs, or Central Park for the 2026 season. More details to come.

Register here:
www.lanierlions.com/cheer

Know a cheerleader who would LOVE this opportunity? Tag a cheer mom below and help us spread the word! 💫

🦁 TUESDAY = 2ND GRADE LIONS! 🦁�Today we’re celebrating our 2nd Grade Athletes of the Week! 💚🖤🤍 These Lions are showing up, working hard, supporting their teammates, and bringing the Lion Pride every week!

⚫️OWEN🟢2/ RICH
▪️Favorite thing about football- “tackling”
▫️Someone you look up to- “ my mom & dad”
▪️Fun fact- “Loves all animals (especially his dogs & cats)”
COACHES COMMENTS: Owen had a good jamboree weekend. He was a dominant force at defensive end and made several tackles while making the opposing offense nervous to run the ball his way.

💚OLIVIA🖤 2/ PETERY
▪️What do you want to be when you grow up- “a strong4life teacher”
▫️Favorite thing about cheer- “ Learning the chants and cheers “
▪️Fun Fact- “I love to write stories”

💚SAYLOR🖤 2/ PETERY
▪️Favorite thing about cheer- “Learning new cheers and doing cheers at the football games”
▫️What do you want to be when you grow up- “A singer, a soccer coach or an astronaut”
▪️Someone you look up to- “Jesus and my big brother”

⚫️EASTON🟢 2/ RICH
▪️Favorite thing about football- “Playing safety and running the ball back for a touchdown”
▫️Someone you look up to- “Coach Steven”
▪️What do you want to be when you grow up- “Baseball Player”
COACHES COMMENTS: Easton had a great jamboree weekend. He had a pick six defensive touchdown that tied the game up for us. He also had a great tackle that kept the offense from scoring a touchdown.

💚CLAIRE🖤 2/ MCEVER
▪️Favorite thing about cheer- “The uniforms, fun cheers and getting to be with other girls”
▫️What do you want to be when you grow up- “Art teacher”
▪️Favorite non- cheer activity- “drawing and playing with my kitty Sally”