Girl Threatens to Sue School District After Being Cut from Cheer Team

A high schooler out of Leon High School in Tallahassee, Fla., has filed a complaint with her school district after not making the cheerleading team.

The girl, who will be a senior this year, claims that if the outcome of her tryout is not reversed, she is tempted to sue the school district. The Miami Herald states that the head coach, Caylen Berry, had no choice but to turn her away after the girl fell twice during her tryout. “They should not put an athlete on the team that doesn’t deserve to be on the team,” Berry told the Tallahassee Democrat. “A decision like this would question my integrity as a professional. It also questions the entire legitimacy of tryouts and cheerleading as a sport.”

The decision is still pending until the complaint filed by the girl's parents is investigated by the school district's director of student activities. However, Berry, along with other coaches and some cheer team members, say they would consider quitting if the girl ends up being allowed to join the team.

The Leon High School Cheer Team has had an impressive reputation the past few years, causing an increase in the amount of girls vying for a coveted spot on their roster. Last year they were the runner-ups in a state competition and received a bid to the national competition.

Source: Miami Herald