Wallenpaupack · Est. 2000 · Season 2026
Jr. Bucks
Football & Cheer
Building champions on and off the field — through teamwork, discipline, and community pride.
Latest News
May 18, 2026
Flag Football Skills & Drills Summer Camp
We're excited to host our Youth Flag Football and Skills Development practices, designed to give kids a fun and safe way to learn the game of football, build teamwork, and stay active.
About Us
Established in 2000, Jr. Bucks has been a cornerstone of our community, providing young athletes with the opportunity to grow both on and off the field.
Our mission is to instill the values of teamwork, discipline, and respect while ensuring a safe and positive experience for all players and cheerleaders.
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Board of Directors
Jon KlinePresident
Jess SwanickVice President
Jessica LaBelleTreasurer
Patty ShelvinSecretary
Melissa McWilliamsCheer Director
Rich IngulliFootball Director
Jackie TarantinoConcessions
Kayla HellerFundraising & Social
Cheer Schedule
Practice Schedule
- I-Squad: Tuesday & Thursday, 5:30–7:30pm
- C, B & A Squads: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 5:30–7:30pm
2026 Competitions
Comp 1
Wallenpaupack High SchoolSeptember 20, 2026
Comp 2
Lake Lehman High SchoolOctober 18, 2026
Comp 3
Misericordia CollegeNovember 2, 2026
Cheerleaders must attend a minimum of 4 home football games to compete. See the Football Schedule for dates.
Cheer Photos
📸 Photos Coming Soon
To add cheer photos here, just tell Claude: "Add these photos to the cheer gallery" and share your image links. The gallery will be built out automatically.
Cheer Program
Our cheerleaders bring spirit and energy to every game! From sideline cheers to halftime performances and competitions, our program teaches cheerleading fundamentals while fostering confidence, teamwork, and athleticism. The Wallenpaupack Junior Buckhorn Cheer program is dedicated to assisting cheerleaders develop fundamental cheerleading skills, promoting teamwork, encouraging participation in sideline and competitive cheer, and supporting active lifestyles and fun!
Cheer Grades K–8
Squads by Grade
Cheerleaders must be entering the grade as of August 1st.
- I-Squad: Grades K–2
- C-Squad: Grades 3–4
- B-Squad: Grades 5–6
- A-Squad: Grades 7–8
*B and A squad will only combine during sideline football games and will separate to perform at competitions.
Benefits of Cheer
- Physically – improves strength, flexibility and coordination
- Socially – encourages teamwork, leadership and confidence
- Mentally – discipline, resilience and perseverance
Skills & Training
No experience necessary!
We start our cheer season off by focusing on basic motions, jumps, tumbling, and stunting. Conditioning, flexibility, and strength training are key components of cheer practices.
Equipment
Sign-up fee covers: shell (cheer top), skirt, pom poms, and cheer bag. Megaphone fundraisers help cover remaining uniform pieces such as turtleneck, bloomers, socks, bow, and warm-up suits.
Parents are responsible for purchasing cheer shoes and items not covered within the fundraiser.
Practice Schedule
- I-Squad: Tuesday & Thursday, 5:30–7:30 PM
- C–A Squads: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 5:30–7:30 PM
Games & Competitions
- Attendance: Minimum 4 home games required to compete
- In-Season Games: August 16 – October 4, 2026. See the schedule on the home page.
- Competitions: TBD
Fundraising
Young athletes can play an active role in sustaining their sports programs by engaging in donation-based fundraising efforts, creating meaningful connections with potential donors through sharing their personal sports stories, goals and fostering an appreciation for community support that extends beyond the playing field.
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@wjbfootballcheer