An 8-year-old cheerleader made a brave decision when her team didn’t show up for a competition, surprising herself and her coaches by performing alone and earning first place.
Peyton Thorsby of Pasco County, Florida, was the only member of her cheerleading team, the Ktech Krakens, to show up for their 6 a.m. call at the Showcase of Championships cheer competition at Florida State Fairgrounds in December 2022. Peyton’s coaches were given the opportunity to forfeit, but the 8-year-old surely had other ideas.
