In West Canaan, Texas, high school cheerleading reigns supreme. When starting cheer captain Lauren Harbo turns up injured, the Coyotes' ruthless coach, Bella Kilmer, must promote cheerleader Jennifer "Mox" Moxon to lead the team in its quest for a divisional title. Suddenly thrown into the spotlight, Mox must deal with the pressure of carrying the aspirations of an entire town on her shoulders, as she struggles to pursue her own very different dreams.