“Prettiest Little Girl!”: 8-Year-Old Cheerleader Performs Solo After Getting Ditched by Teammates, Winning Hearts of Thousands of Fans

Published 03/06/2023, 6:30 AM EST

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When it is a team performance and no one but you showed up at the event, what will you do? Well, one might panic and go home mortified with the situation, but not this 8-year-old cheerleader from Florida. Peyton Thorsby is an 8-year-old cheerleading enthusiast, who represented her team all on her own when her cohorts didn’t show up for the competition. More so, her confidence caught the spotlight on social media and the little girl now has a multitude of cheerleaders for her poised persona.

Recently, Florida State Fairgrounds organized a ‘Showcase of Championships Cheer Competition’, where the 8-year-old rose to the occasion by performing a cheerleading routine all by herself. While the routine needs the input of every team member, Thorsby defied the usual and went on to the podium with her nonchalance. Expressing her trust in the almighty, the little cheerleader asserted, “Jesus tells me to be brave, so I just went out there and was brave”. Nevertheless, the 8-year-old not only saved her team from forfeit, but she also won first place, beating down two other teams. 

Netizens went gaga over Peyton Thorsby’s incredible triumph

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Recently, Fox News shared the little cheerleader’s commendable winning saga through its Facebook handle. Captioning the post, Fox News penned, “TAKING HOME THE GOLD: 8-year-old Peyton Thorsby performs and wins cheer competition on her own after her team didn’t show up”. Following this, fans and netizens brimmed the comment section with their kind regards for the young girl.

Fans wrote…

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Need a trophy for being the prettiest little girl

She is not just a winner now, she will be a winner for the rest of her life I bet. Awesome little girl right here!”

Way to go Peyton that’s amazing Be brave, Be strong, and always just do your best

Well done young lady!”

While fans are penning their compliments for the 8-year-old, a parent of another young girl wrote, “Good for you sweet girl! I will be showing this inspiring story to my daughter who is also a little cheerleader!” Moreover, taking inspiration from Thorsby’s moxie one fan penned, “You’re an absolute inspiration”. Another wrote, “Amazing talent, and strength to make it happen. I am very proud of you”.

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Bless that sweet little heart! Good for her!!!”

What an adorable little human. We could learn a lot from her, kudos!!”

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If some congratulated the 8-year-old on her big triumph, others appreciated her by hailing, “way to go keep up the good work”. “More trophies to come”, added another spectator. Clearly, Thorsby’s extraordinary optimism and faith in God earned her a treasure trove of recognition and blessings. What do you think about Peyton Thorsby’s wisdom at such a young age? Tell us in the comment section below.

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Purva Jain

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Purva Jain is a US Sports author for EssentiallySports. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Mody University of Science and Technology. Purva is an avid reader and author of 3 books that are published in national and international marketplaces.
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Anupama Ghosh