(CNN) There's a moment in the second episode of Netflix's "Cheer" where viewers learn more about a boy named Jerry Harris, described by his teammates on the Navarro College cheer team as an ever-positive spirit and friend to many. And you will love Jerry, too. While the Netflix series is centered on the 2019 competition, in real-life, they are hard at work preparing for this year's national championship in April. After returning to school, now in the afterglow of Netflix success, stress is running higher than it was even while filming the show. In "Cheer," the kids and staff often emphasize a phrase that declares everyone must "earn" their "spot on the mat," a reference to the surface on which the cheer team performs.

Source: CNN January 25, 2020 14:26 UTC