Florida 3rd grader wins cheer competition after performing solo when squad doesn't show: 'Mommy, I did it'
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Peyton Thorsby, a third grader from New Port Richey, Florida, performed solo at her cheer competition. Her mom talked to Fox News Digital after the girl won first place in her category.
When Peyton Thorsby of New Port Richey arrived at the Showcase of Champions cheer competition at the Florida State Fairgrounds, she and her family realized the girl was the only cheerleader from her squad who was present. The coaches believe Peyton Thorsby won first place after she "maxed out" her tumbling points. "I watch the video to this day and I cry." Gretchen Eichenberg is a contributing reporter for Fox News Digital.
Thorsby said other members of the team were out due to illness and prior commitments, but she was unaware her daughter would be the lone representative of the "Fly" squad from the K-Tech Krakens youth cheerleading organization on competition day.