Sunday, November 15, 2026
Lely’s cheerleading squad plays a vital role in the school’s sportsmanship.
The Lely community plays a big role in supporting school sportsmanship. Dirk, Tamara, Sydney, and Hudson Switken are shown during this year’s homecoming festivities.
Lely principal Jennifer Bledsoe and public address announcer Wesley Salomon. Bledsoe was a softball player as a student at Lely.
Lely High School has long been known for its school spirit. Their “Go Lely, Go Lely Go!” cheer is as good as any you find at any gym, pool, track or field in America. Now Lely is being recognized by the Florida High School Athletic Association for their sportsmanship.
“Sportsmanship is one of the original pillars of the Florida High School Athletic Association,” said Craig Damon, FHSAA Executive Director.
Lely has been selected as the Class 5A winner of the Fred E. Rozelle Sportsmanship Award by the FHSAA. The award recognized one winner and one runner-up in each classification whose entire sports program best exemplifies the qualities of sportsmanship as demonstrated by its coaches, players, and spectators.
Lely principal Jennifer Bledsoe is understandably proud of the award.
“This achievement is remarkable,” Bledsoe said, “and speaks to the integrity of our staff, players, and fans. Being a Lely graduate myself, I could not be more proud of our school community and the ‘We are Lely spirit.”
In honor of this recognition, Lely will receive a check for $2,500. The District School Board of Collier County plans to honor Lely’s achievement at its regular school board meeting on August 8.
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