Kooper Barnes (28) dances in front of her team before a softball game between Lincoln East and Norris in the Lincoln Public Schools Softball Classic, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022 in Lincoln, Neb. Lincoln East's pregame dance routine was a tradition started in 2021 during a practice that has evolved into a way for the team to release pregame nerves.
“Enjoy the game, have fun. It's a game played by kids,” Head coach Kingery said. “Last year we even had opposing teams coming into dance.”