Shy teenager Pete Ivey (Jason Dolley) is the exact opposite of his buddy Cleatus Poole (Mitchel Musso), who's been picked to be the mascot of the Brewster High Roosters basketball team. But when allergies sideline Cleatus, Pete becomes the secret star attraction. As the Chicken, Pete is uninhibited, even acting out his feelings for his crush. Problems arise, however, when Cleatus reaps the benefits of Pete's popular antics.