Ep 4. I'm a Little Intense For a Twelve-Year Old

In the fourth episode of Cheer, titled "I'm a Little Intense For a Twelve-Year Old," the Navarro cheerleading team prepares for one of the biggest competitions of the year: the NCA National Championship.

The episode opens with Coach Monica Aldama explaining the stakes of the competition to her team: they must hit every stunt flawlessly if they want to win. She warns that one mistake could cost them the entire competition. With this pressure weighing heavily on their minds, the team kicks their training into high gear.

One member of the team, Lexi, is particularly focused on perfecting her routine. She feels the weight of the team's success on her shoulders, especially since she's the youngest member of the team. Despite her dedication, she struggles to hit her stunts consistently.

The episode also delves into the personal lives of a few of the team members. Gabi, one of the team's most talented cheerleaders, talks about the challenges of balancing her cheerleading career with her college education. She's been accepted to the University of Kentucky and plans to continue cheerleading there, but worries about the increased academic workload.

Meanwhile, Sherbs opens up about her family life and the struggles of having a father in prison. She reveals that she often feels like an outsider, and that cheerleading has given her a sense of belonging.

The team heads to the NCA National Championship in Daytona Beach, Florida, where they'll compete against some of the best cheerleading teams in the country. The energy is high as the team rehearses their routine and bonds over meals and downtime.

As they prepare for the competition, Lexi's struggles continue. She injures her ankle during a practice, adding to her stress. The team supports her, but the pressure to perform perfectly only grows as the day of the competition approaches.

Finally, the team takes the stage and performs their routine in front of a packed arena. The energy is electric, and the crowd roars as they hit their stunts flawlessly. The team finishes their performance and waits anxiously for the results.

Without revealing the outcome, the episode ends on a cliffhanger as the team waits to see how their hard work will pay off.