Lauren Kornberg, right, stretches before the start of the Laker Girls cheerleading auditions Saturday at Toyota Sports Center. More than 400 young women participated, all hoping to fill one of the 22 spots open this year. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)
A group of hopefuls practice a newly learned dance routine during the Laker Girls cheerleading auditions. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)
Making it through to the second round, 18-year-old Ashlee Lawson, right, practices a newly learned dance routine. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)
Surviving the first cut, Rebecca Annehart, forefround, takes center stage while practicing a newly learned routine. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)
Ashley Friend, 19, of Newport Beach touches up her makeup after making the first cut. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)
A Laker Girl hopeful is reflected in a mirror during the cheerleading auditions. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)
Ashley Friend, 19, stands with her hands on her hips at right as she and other Laker Girl hopefuls listen to instructions during the cheerleading auditions. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)
Laker Girl hopefuls chose different types of footwear for the cheerleading auditions. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)
