A head cheerleader’s life takes an unexpected turn when her exceptional throwing skills propel her from the sidelines to the role of starting quarterback for her middle school team. Bella Dawson, a self-assured, compassionate, and gifted teen, suddenly achieves a long-held dream. However, she must also learn to balance her new position with the dynamics of her teammates, Troy, Sawyer, and Newt, while maintaining her close friendships with Pepper and Sophie from the cheerleading squad.