A competition is held to find the best cheerleader among 18 girls aged 1-18. The girls participate in various challenges, including a step-clap, toe touch, cartwheel, and jumping through shapes. As the competition progresses, the challenges become increasingly difficult, and the girls are eliminated one by one. The final two contestants, aged 13 and 16, face off in a series of cheerleading moves, with the winner earning a trip to Disneyland. In a surprising twist, the 13-year-old, who was initially hesitant and scared, overcomes her fears and wins the competition. She is awarded 10 Disneyland tickets and decides to bring 10 of her friends, excluding one of the contestants who had been mean to her. The winner proudly declares herself a cheerleader, having overcome her fears and proven her abilities.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The competition is to find the best cheerleader among 18 participants aged 1-18.
2. The winner will receive a trip to Disneyland.
3. The participants are initially divided into groups and perform various cheerleading challenges.
4. The challenges include a step-clap, toe touch, cartwheel, and a series of shapes they must jump through.
5. The competition is narrowed down to the final two participants, aged 13 and 16.
6. The final challenge is a cheerleading routine that includes a series of skills, including a round-off, back handspring, leg hold, toe touch, and a pyramid front flip.
7. The winner is determined by a judge, Matt, who scores their performances.
8. The winner of the competition is the 13-year-old participant.
9. The 13-year-old winner receives 10 Disneyland tickets and chooses to bring 10 of the eliminated participants, except for the 16-year-old.
10. The competition is hosted by Rebecca, who also investigates a possible sabotage incident involving one of the participants.