For as long as she can remember, Kayla Asensio dreamed of becoming a Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleader.
On Sunday, sporting her “lucky” red-and white-striped crop top, Asensio, 21, was given an opportunity to audition for a spot on the squad.
The Buccaneers held their annual cheerleader auditions Sunday at the University of South Florida Sun Dome. A group of 102 women was trimmed to 52 after five hours of performances and two rounds of eliminations.
Asensio made the cut.
“I feel that I am ready,” the USF SunDoll dancer said. “I’ve been dreaming of this day for years.