I respectfully disagree about the pressure, and if I come across as offensive that is not the case. But pressure depends on who the child is in terms of mental make up, and how they handle pressure. I know girls who are repeat compulsory state champions and they do not put pressure on themselves, more like they rise to the occasion. These girls never sought to be repeat champions, it just happened. At the other end of the spectrum there are girls who put so much pressure on themselves just to compete and get through their routines without major issues.
And yes, while in the big picture of life, it's just another meet, don't think the wins aren't important if they happen. At the same winning and losing are a part of life, especially in sports, and learning to be gracious in both and to accept both are a big part of the process. And I personally believe that a win is something to be proud of, be it a state meet, or an in house one. It should not matter if the child is level 1 or elite.
My 2 cents...for what it's worth...