At this year’s homecoming game against Oakton, the South Lakes Hype Squad led the student section into having a great night all night long. The Hype Squad is led by senior students Brady Theis and Luke Bowen. The USA theme was displayed throughout the whole student section in one of the loudest atmospheres all year.

Hype Squad member, Bowen, said that all he did to join Hype Squad is, “Showing energy and that’s what we need right now.” Bowen was also very excited about the USA theme that was chosen for Friday’s game, “Everybody came out with the theme and we were ready to win.” The costumes last Friday were amazing with people decked out in revolutionary war gear and American flags.

The victory against the Oakton Cougars was a great start to homecoming weekend and all the fans were excited. Student Liam Birch was also very excited about Friday’s game. Saying in an interview before the game, “I think the USA theme is very fun. I think that everybody has a lot of USA gear and it’s a really great way to use it all.” More enthusiasm for the USA theme that everyone seemed to enjoy and elevate the experience.

Another member of the Hype Squad, Brady Theis, was equally as excited for the game and theme. His comments were similar to Bowen’s saying, “I like the theme, I think a lot of people are going to wear it.” When he was asked specifically about how he joined Hype Squad he said, “He showed up to stuff for all four years. I started as a freshman in the back and then worked my way up.” He also expressed his enjoyment of all the chants and activities that the Hype Squad did every year. The South Lakes Hype Squad is an important part of every game and adds to the whole experience.