High school drill team: Farmington secures first 5A drill team state championship

Second-year Farmington edged rival Viewmont for the state title

Published: Feb 2, 2020, 1:07 a.m. MST

Farmington High School’s drill team competes in the military portion of the 5A state championships at UVU in Orem on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

James has been covering high school sports in Utah for the Deseret News for three decades.

OREM — Farmington captured the 5A state drill team championship on Saturday at UVU, ending Bountiful’s three-year reign as state champs.

Farmington finished first in military and dance and second in character en route to the state title in just its second season. Viewmont finished second, followed by Spanish Fork in third.

“This season has had ups and downs. We have focused on our team and our team only, trying to improve our routines with each performance. Saturday was an amazing day for every member of our team before awards were even announced. The win was definitely the cherry on top,” said Farmington coach Marci Hartvigsen. “

“The support from our parents, student body, administration and parents is unmatched. The other 5A teams were supportive and kind. We appreciate this crazy sport called drill that teaches the kids life skills they will never forget. We thank Nixelle Nation (our supporters). Definitely a team effort for this win! So grateful it was our night.”

Members of Farmington’s team are: Abbey Harris, Annalise Mortensen, Annie Garlick, Annie Lodder, Asia Bennett, Aubrielle Hintze, Ava McPherson, Avery Short, Bailee Yeates, Calyn Erickson, Elise Bagley, Emma Brophy, Emma Hammond, Emma Smith, Evi Hartvigsen, Grace Holladay, Hailey Shipley, Halle Larsen, Hannah Clark, Kialey Johnson, Lainey Boulton, Makena Landon, Makena Dickamore, Megan Delahunty, Megan Wall, Mikelle Bagley, Mylee Terry, Riley Robison, Ryanne Mitchell, Savannah Glassey, Shaelyn Wilson, Shaylee Ford and Syrena Harker.

Coaches are Marci Hartvigsen, Shalice Larsen, Sue Bagley and Ashley Dayton.