News. Coach of decorated — but scandal-embroiled — team from Netflix’s ‘Cheer’ to retire Monica Aldama, 51, led the Corsicana-based Navarro Cheer program to 17 national titles.

But the true breakout stars of “Cheer” are La’Darius Marshall and Jerry Harris, two dynamic best friends who have overcome unimaginable hurdles to achieve so much in their young lives.