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What One School's Cheerleaders Said to Another's
A touching gesture from Richards High School's cheerleaders to Lincoln-Way North.
Their shouts went out for opposing teams, but their hearts were in the same place.
Lincoln-Way North High School took to the field August 29 for what would be its last home opener, a non-conference matchup against Richards High School. LWN will close at the end of the year as a cost-saving measure for Lincoln-Way District 210.
The Richards Bulldog cheerleaders presented the Phoenix with a picture frame, empty except for a note:
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“Do not be sad because it is coming to an end. Be happy because it happened.”
Please accept this small gift and fill it with the wonderful memories of your cheer family on this last year. Keep your heads up, your hearts strong and leave behind a legacy no one will ever forget. We are cheering you on.
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Always in our hearts, LWN.
The Phoenix will rise again.
Lincoln-Way North battled back from a first-half deficit, to eke out a one-point win, 30–29.
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