Lettering Requirements

Girls Basketball Lettering Requirements

Varsity Letters will be given to those meeting two of the three following requirements

          1.   Participate in enough quarters to equal 50% of games played

          2.   Compete in a postseason game (Sub-districts/District/State)

          3.   Be a Senior in good standing with the team.

Players who suffer a season-ending injury, or an injury that prevents them to meet one of the requirements may still letter if they otherwise would have met the requirements.

Boys Basketball Lettering Requirements

To letter for the Lexington Boy’s Basketball varsity team, players must meet a minimum of two of the following requirements:

          1. Play in half of the regular season varsity contests

          2. Be a senior in good standing

          3. Be on the district/state roster

Players who suffer a season-ending injury, or an injury that prevents them to meet one of the requirements may still letter if they otherwise would have met the requirement.

Cheerleading Lettering Requirements

Cheerleading is a NCA (Nebraska Coaches Association) certified sport.  For this reason, cheerleaders are able to letter if they meet the requirements.  In order to receive a varsity letter for cheerleading, you must meet the following requirements per season:

• Attending all scheduled games (Switching games is acceptable)
• No benching incidences unless for an injury/sickness
• Make 3 sport posters/locker tags
• 3 volunteer events for fall, 2 for winter (i.e. extra YMCA cheer, concessions)
• In good academic standing

Drill Team Lettering Requirements

• Performs at all games
• Satisfactory attendance (no unexcused absence)
• Follows LHS sports handbook rules

Powerlifting Lettering Requirements

All those eligible for lettering MUST be in good standing at the end of the Powerlifting season. 

Must meet 2 of the 4 requirements

          1. Medal in all regular season meets (1st-5th Place)

          2. Medal at the state meet

          3. 66% of lifts made during meets

          4. Wilk’s Coefficient – Boys 100 or above — Girls 85 or above

Powerlifter’s who have been a part of the program for all 4 years, have ended each year in good standing at the end of the season but did not meet 2 of the 4 requirements, will be awarded a letter for their dedication to the program

Unified Bowling LETTERING REQUIREMENTS

Unified Bowling Point System for Lettering (Must have 20 to letter)

• Practice on Time: 1 point
• Attend Team Dinners and Bring Food: 1 point
• Must be in academic standing. No “F’s” during season: 5 points
• Show improvement during season: 1 point
• Be of good character, a teammate, and a team player: 1 point
• Participate in meets: 1 per each
• Contributes to the team’s success: 1 point
• Perfect attendance: 5 points
• No team rule violations and no reports from the office or teachers: 2 points
• Returns all equipment on time: 1 point
• Works concessions: 1 per event
• Bake Sale: 1 point
• Other: 1 point
• Keep a 2.5 GPA throughout season: 1 point
• Make second quarter honor roll: 2 points
• Have parent release and physical turned in: 2 points
• Won games: 1 for each game
• 6 game series won: 1 for each series
• Points Possible: over 40

Wrestling Lettering Requirements

The athlete must participate in 50% or more of the meets (District and State not included) and meet the following criteria:

• Complete the season in good academic and social standings (minimum of 2.0 GPA).
• Attend all practices, meets, tournaments, and meetings unless excused by the coach.
• Show consistent, good work ethic and positive attitude.
• Remain a member of the team for the entire season. This includes the post-season practices.
• Place in the top 3 of a meet of 8 or less teams.
• Place in the top 4 of a meet with 9 or more teams.
• A senior that has been out for all 4 years and finishes their career in good standings will have the opportunity to letter.