One day. Sixteen girls. One top spot.
Upper Darby's Cheerleaders, who we've been following in our Tumbling to the Top series, compete for the big prize this weekend.
They're in Orlando working through their final practices. On Saturday, they go up against the most elite squads in the country.
Last year the UD Royals took second place. This year, they want the big trophy.
If you’re one of those stubborn people who thinks cheerleading is a not sport, think again.
Cheerleaders are pure athletes.They train hard (and keep in mind they wear absolutely no protective gear). They’re gymnasts. They condition and most importantly, they compete.
And if they’re really talented, like both the junior varsity and varsity cheerleading squads at Upper Darby Senior High School in Drexel Hill, Pa., they get to competed at the national level at the Universal Cheerleading Association’s National High School Championship.
This year, they’re fighting their way to the top, the very top, and after a long, hard, year with a whole lotta’ obstacles, wouldn’t that be icing on the cake?
We're following the competition on our Facebook page over the weekend. Go Royals!
