Fayette County’s Leestown cheer team wins national title. ‘FCPS excellence on display’
A Fayette County middle school is celebrating national honors this week.
Cheerleaders at Lexington’s Leestown Middle School won the America’s Cheerleading Cup National Championship in the Middle School Game Day Large Division, according to a Leestown Athletics Facebook post.
The competition occurred last weekend in Orlando, Florida.
“Thanks to all who supported us in any and every way possible,” a Facebook post said.
Fayette school board member Monica Mundy was excited to celebrate the news in a Facebook post.
“Congratulations, National Champions! So many teams (academic and athletic) across the district have been competing this week. FCPS excellence on display!”