After an intense tryout puts the girls to the test, it turns out their mothers may be the first to crack. A freshman tries to push past the trauma of a bad fall, and some fierce resentment flares when a new girl wants to make the squad.

An injury forces the new squad to rethink their stunt groups. Chelsea goes head-to-head with her mom over her curfew. Nicole must choose between her best friend and her man, and a surprise Sweet 16 party ends in tears.

The coaches squabble as the big competition approaches and it appears the squad may not be ready. The academic demands and family expectations leave Ayrica rattled, and Amanda's mom worries she's growing up too fast.

Competition day dawns and one of the cheerleaders is MIA. An old rival threatens to bring it on - while a new rival appears out of the blue. News from a coach leaves the girls stunned.

While their choreographer is away, the squad's discipline goes down the tubes. A Christmas dance breaks most of the rules. Kaitlin gets real with her stunt group, and Chelsea and her mom butt heads.

A poor Spanish grade could mean adios for a cheerleader. The squad tries to bond over an annual prank, and a team from the East Coast looms ahead at the National Cheerleading Competition.

The first round of the National Cheerleading Competition has finally come, and the girls are off to Orlando, Florida, to compete.