Lenoir City High School is in the middle of head coaching changes in cheerleading and volleyball.
Stephanie Zupko will replace Katy Hess as the new head cheer coach. Zupko served as an assistant under Hess, who took over the program in April. Hess recently took another job opportunity in Middle Tennessee.
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