The Texas Lutheran University Cheerleaders and Mascot are part of the Texas Lutheran University Athletics Department. The Cheerleaders are dedicated to encouraging and promoting school spirit and boosting school pride. The squad participates at all home (and selected away) football and basketball games, including all playoff events, as well as various school activities and events in the community representing TLU.
2024-25 Texas Lutheran Cheerleading Roster
| Name |
Class |
High School |
Hometown |
| Ezra Acero |
Senior |
Harlan |
San Antonio, Texas |
| Stormy Airhart |
Sophomore |
Clemens |
Schertz, Texas |
| Brooke Bell |
Sophomore |
New Braunfels |
New Braunfels, Texas |
| Cutter Clancy |
Senior |
Stockdale |
Stockdale, Texas |
| Brooke Epley |
Freshman |
Shiner |
Shiner, Texas |
| Heaven Garza |
Sophomore |
Kenedy |
Kenedy, Texas |
| Kristina Gonzales |
Senior |
Smithville |
Smithville, Texas |
| Allie Guzman |
Freshman |
Canyon |
New Braunfels, Texas |
| Garrett Kaysa |
Freshman |
Johnson |
San Antonio, Texas |
| Maddox Kennedy |
Freshman |
Canyon Lake |
Fischer, Texas |
| Seleste Luna-Salinas |
Freshman |
Pleasanton |
Pleasanton, Texas |
| Barbara Merlo |
Junior |
Devine |
Devine, Texas |
| Hunter Reeves |
Sophomore |
Johnson |
San Antonio, Texas |
| Ashton Smith |
Senior |
Clemens |
Schertz, Texas |
| Clara Stehling |
Sophomore |
Fredericksburg |
Fredericksburg, Texas |
| Allyson Taylor |
Freshman |
Luling |
Luling, Texas |
| Tyli Ventimiglia |
Freshman |
Natalia |
Natalia, Texas |
| Madeleine Ynostrosa |
Senior |
St. Anthony Catholic |
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2025-2026 TLU Cheer Tryout information
Interested in Joining TLU Cheer or being Lucky? Complete the TLU Cheer & Mascot Interest Form.
Join us for TLU Preview II on November 16 and attend the football game at 1 PM to see the sideline experience at TLU! Registration Information
Open Gyms will be held for current TLU Students, May 2025 and May 2026 graduates:
· February 1, 2025 12:00pm-3:00pm (Optional Attend TLU Basketball at 4pm)
· March 5, 2025 5:00pm-7:00pm
· April 2, 2025 5:00pm-7:00pm
· April 12, 2025 (Bulldog Bound) 1:30pm-3:30pm
Please reach out to Coach Janicek, ajanicek@tlu.edu or 830-372-8120 if you plan to attend. Any participants under 18 years old will need to have a parent/guardian sign a liability waiver when you arrive.
Tryout videos are due by Saturday, April 19, 2025.
· All students that submit a tryout must be admitted to TLU.
· Tryouts should be uploaded as a private video on Youtube. Email the link to Coach Janicek ajanicek@tlu.edu by the submission deadline.
Important dates to note when submitting a tryout video:
TLU Deposit and New Student Registration Form must be submitted by May 9, 2025.
TLU Cheer will be required to arrive early to campus before classes start Aug 18-22, 2025.
For information regarding try-outs, appearances, or program information please contact:
Andie Janicek, Cheer Coach
Email: ajanicek@tlu.edu
