8TH GRADE CHEERLEADING
8th Grade Cheerleading
Coach
Name: Jackie Ritch
Email: jackie.ritch@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
Phone: 704-260-6490
Team News
TRYOUT INFORMATION
MAVERICKS 2026 FOOTBALL CHEER TRYOUTS
Tryout Dates: August 3, 4, 5 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Meet in the Hickory Ridge Middle School gym wearing appropriate athletic clothes and shoes.Â
Attire: All participants should wear athletic shoes, socks, shorts, and a t-shirt during tryouts. Participants should NOT wear jewelry of any kind. Fingernails should be short, clean, and natural (no paint, gel or extra length). Hair should be worn pulled up and away from the face. A sports bra is recommended. Please do not wear tank tops, Nike Pro-type shorts, or leggings. All participants will be asked to remove ALL jewelry. This includes new and old piercings.
Required paperwork: 1) Complete the online registration after July 1, 2026 but before August 1, 2026 at the following link : www.dragonflymax.com
2) Get a physical (signed by a doctor). This must be uploaded into your dragonfly account!
Do NOT wait until the last minute! Get it NOW!! You can also get a sports physical at most minute clinics.
Grades and Attendance (Rising 8th graders): All students must pass at least 5 out of 6 classes (this includes core and encore classes) and not miss more than 13 days the previous semester of school. Please do not look at the whole year grades and attendance as we are required to look at the previous semester only when determining athletic eligibility.
Fall (1st) semester athletic eligibility is determined by the previous Spring (2nd) semester academics and attendance.Â
If you have any questions, then see Mrs. Ritch or email her at jackie.ritch@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
 2026 Football Schedule
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | HOME vs. Kannapolis |
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 | Away @ CC Griffin |
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | HOME vs Roberta Road |
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | Away @ JN Fries |
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | HOME vs. Mt. Pleasant |
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | Away @ Northwest |
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | HOME vs. Harris Road |
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | AWAY @ Concord |
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