Brooke believes she is meant to be the leader of her cheerleading squad, so she is shocked when she learns that the team will have two co-captains this year. Just when she starts to get used to the idea of sharing the role, her grades start to slip. Is Brooke losing everything she's dreamed of just as she gets it?

Cheerleading uniforms, accessories, and other expenses all add up, and like most schools, Greenview Junior High can't cover all the costs for their cheerleaders. As fund-raising chair, Lissa knows how important it is for her to make sure the cheer team has enough money to enter competitions. But it becomes even more important when she worries her family won't be able to afford her spot on the team.

Gaby has loved dancing since was a little girl, so she jumps at the chance to try dancing with an all-star team. Her friends on the cheerleading squad are jealous that dance and a new friend are taking so much of Gaby's time. It doesn't take long before they question Gaby's decision and her loyalty.

Faith, the new girl, knows she's not the typical cheerleader. She's lanky, shy, and avoids the spotlight. When she goes to cheer camp, her snobby teammate stops at nothing to embarrass her. To shine on her new squad, Faith will have to learn to lean on her friends and believe in herself.

Brooke Perrino really wants to be captain of her school cheerleading team, but she is having trouble with eighth-grade algebra and suddenly she is beginning to doubt her ability to handle the pressure.

Lissa Marks is the fund-raising chair for her middle school cheer team, but will her widowed mother be able to afford to keep Lissa on the team?