Fired Up!

Nick Brady and Shawn Colfax are the stars of Gerald R. Ford High School's football team, living the stereotypical jock lifestyle. Their focus on chasing girls often culminates in funny and troublesome encounters with irate fathers.

Nick and Shawn are sent to a tough two-week football camp in El Paso, Texas, under the supervision of the foul-mouthed Coach Byrnes. They quickly tire of the camp's intensity and begin brainstorming ways to escape.

After overhearing a conversation about the camp’s three hundred cheerleaders, Nick and Shawn devise a plan to infiltrate the cheerleading squad. They believe that by joining the cheerleaders, they might enhance their appeal to girls.

Shawn's sister, Poppy, steps in to teach them some cheerleading basics, equipping them with the skills needed to impress the cheerleaders. She is supportive, knowing that the head cheerleader has doubts about including jocks in their team.

Eager to showcase their new skills, Nick and Shawn impress the cheerleading squad by executing a cheer technique to retrieve a Frisbee from a tree. Despite their enthusiasm, they face resistance from Carly, the head cheerleader.

With determination, Nick and Shawn finally gain entry into the cheerleading squad, thanks to coach Mrs. Klingerhoff recognizing the team's need for added strength. The boys are elated but realize the challenge ahead of them.

Over the next three weeks, Nick and Shawn grow closer to the cheerleading squad, facing comedic mishaps as they attempt more complex cheer formations. They cultivate genuine friendships and begin enjoying the cheery environment.

As they immerse themselves in cheer camp, both boys find themselves developing romantic feelings. Shawn is particularly smitten with Carly, while Nick becomes infatuated with Diora, who happens to be married to their camp coach.

The boys must contend with fierce rivals, the Panthers, who have dominated the cheer competitions in previous years. This rivalry further motivates Nick and Shawn as they work hard to earn a spot on the squad.

Listening to Rick, Shawn learns that Rick's intentions with Carly are insincere. This revelation spurs them into action, and they rally the cheer squad to prepare for the upcoming competition with renewed passion.

Despite their good intentions, the boys' original scheme to infiltrate the cheerleading team is eventually uncovered. They face dismissal from the squad, leading them to reassess their priorities and emotional connections.

Feeling a strong sense of belonging, Nick and Shawn attend a party that helps them recognize their genuine passion for cheerleading. They realize they want to support their friends and return to help the cheer squad.

During a climactic routine, Shawn tumbles into the water instead of sticking the landing during the 'Fountain of Troy.' He emerges shouting 'Tigers!', turning a fall into a moment of team triumph despite not winning the competition.

After the competition, even though the cheer squad does not clinch victory, they excel compared to the previous year. Nick and Shawn ultimately embrace their feelings for their crushes, culminating in a touching kiss between Shawn and Carly.