The context of the following conversation is Aubrey practiced a lot, tried out for the team and made the squad.:
Aubrey says I've been practicing my moves a lot for the past month.  I practiced every day.  I tried out for the team and made the squad..
The friend responds What did you try out for?.
Aubrey responds I wanted to be on the cheerleading team with my friend Chelsea..
The friend responds That's great news.  All that practice paid off..
Aubrey responds It helped that Chelsea was on the team. She taught me a few of their routines..
The friend responds You guys are going to have so much fun.  I'll come watch you cheer at the games..