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Here’s a look at the 2026 competitive cheer 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A all-state teams for all-girl and coed as determined by the Utah Cheer Coaches Association. These athletes were nominated by their coaches and then tried out for a panel of judges to determine the all-state teams.
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Weber cheerleaders celebrate their 6A coed championship at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Corner Canyon cheerleaders celebrate their 6A all girl state championship at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Corner Canyon cheerleaders celebrate their 6A all girl state championship at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Weber cheerleaders celebrate their 6A coed championship at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Class 6A All-State
American Fork — Paisley Laycock
American Fork — Taycie Greenwood
Bingham — Jayma Grimm
Bingham — Paisley Roberts
Bingham — Raygan Jensen
Cedar Valley — Mia Smith
Corner Canyon — Berkley Peay
Corner Canyon — Mylie Matthews
Corner Canyon — Payton Reese
Davis — Brighton Gurr
Davis — Cassidy Jenkins
Davis — Ella Redd
Farmington — Emma Leonard
Lehi — Alyssa Shaw
Lehi — Whitney Manookin
Riverton — Kilee White
Syracuse — Hadyn Christensen
Syracuse — Lucia Tucker
Weber — Annabelle Owens
Weber — Hadlee Jensen
Weber — Kate Humphreys
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Maple Mountain competes in the 5A state cheer championships at the UCCU Event Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Olympus celebrates its 5A state championship title at the UCCU Event Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Maple Mountain celebrates its first-ever 5A coed state championship title at the UCCU Event Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Wasatch competes in the 5A state cheer championships at the UCCU Event Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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A Hillcrest fan records the 5A state cheer championships at the UCCU Event Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Olympus competes in the 5A state cheer championships at the UCCU Event Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Salem Hills fans scream as Salem Hills competes in the 5A state cheer championships at the UCCU Event Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Northridge competes in the 5A state cheer championships at the UCCU Event Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Timpview fans watch their high school’s cheer team compete in the 5A state cheer championships at the UCCU Event Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Springville competes in the 5A state cheer championships at the UCCU Event Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Payson competes in the 5A state cheer championships at the UCCU Event Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Hillcrest’s Skyler Saxey competes with his team in the 5A state cheer championships at the UCCU Event Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Olympus fans cheer as Olympus competes in the 5A state cheer championships at the UCCU Event Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Timpview competes in the 5A state cheer championships at the UCCU Event Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Spanish Fork competes in the 5A state cheer championships at the UCCU Event Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Bountiful competes in the 5A state cheer championships at the UCCU Event Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Cyprus competes in the 5A state cheer championships at the UCCU Event Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Salem Hills competes in the 5A state cheer championships at the UCCU Event Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Wasatch competes in the 5A state cheer championships at the UCCU Event Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Fremont competes in the 5A state cheer championships at the UCCU Event Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Salem Hills competes in the 5A state cheer championships at the UCCU Event Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Box Elder competes in the 5A state cheer championships at the UCCU Event Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Skyline competes in the 5A state cheer championships at the UCCU Event Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Cyprus competes in the 5A state cheer championships at the UCCU Event Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Bountiful competes in the 5A state cheer championships at the UCCU Event Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Bonneville competes in the 5A state cheer championships at the UCCU Event Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Box Elder competes in the 5A state cheer championships at the UCCU Event Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Payson competes in the 5A state cheer championships at the UCCU Event Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Cyprus competes in the 5A state cheer championships at the UCCU Event Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Olympus celebrates its 5A state championship title at the UCCU Event Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Olympus celebrates its 5A state championship title at the UCCU Event Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
Class 5A All-State
Bountiful — Brooklyn Evans
Bountiful — CiCi Church
Brighton — Paige Ballstaedt
Clearfield — Allie Major
Clearfield — Mercedes Hansen
Cyprus — Brandon Hardy
Cyprus — Macie Richardson
Fremont — Ashlyn Buxton
Fremont — Baylee Burton
Fremont — Cardyn Christiansen
Hillcrest — Emmeline Featherstone
Maple Mountain — Kate Warren
Maple Mountain — Maddie Caldwell
Maple Mountain — Oaklee Wilson
Olympus — Caroline Garriott
Olympus — Olivia Patten
Olympus — Sally Ames
Payson — Alivia Sorensen
Payson — Zoey Brunson
Roy — Kaislee Wood
Roy — Savannah Martinez
Salem Hills — Allie Porter
Salem Hills — Cambria Shelton
Salem Hills — Jacee Lyman
Timpview — Maeve Lewis
Viewmont — Abbey Dautel
Viewmont — Addie Bangerter
Viewmont — Ellie Sessions
West Field — Ellee Christensen
West Field — Jane Shulz
West Field — Maycie Miller
Woods Cross — Cali Gardner
Woods Cross — Morgan Hull
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Cheerleaders from the Snow Canyon High School team compete in the cheer category during the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships held at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the East High School team compete in the cheer category during the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships held at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the Green Canyon High School team compete in the cheer category during the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships held at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the Crimson Cliffs High School team compete in the cheer category during the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships held at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the Ridgeline High School team compete in the cheer category during the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships held at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the Mountain View High School team compete in the cheer category during the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships held at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the Jordan High School team compete in the dance category during the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships held at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the Highland High School team compete in the dance category during the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships held at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the Highland High School team compete in the dance category during the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships held at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the Orem High School team compete in the dance category during the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships held at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the East High School team compete in the dance category during the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships held at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the Uintah High School team compete in the dance category during the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships held at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the Stansbury High School team compete in the dance category during the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships held at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the Bear River High School team compete in the dance category during the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships held at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the Mountain View High School team compete in the dance category during the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships held at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the Cedar High School team compete in the dance category during the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships held at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the Ridgeline High School team compete in the dance category during the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships held at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the Deseret Hills High School team compete in the dance category during the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships held at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Snow Canyon High School parents and fans cheer as cheerleaders from the school’s team take the floor to compete in the dance category during the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships held at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the Deseret Hills High School team compete in the dance category during the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships held at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the Green Canyon High School team compete in the dance category during the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships held at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the Snow Canyon High School team compete in the dance category during the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships held at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the Snow Canyon High School team compete in the dance category during the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships held at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Crimson Cliffs High School parents and fans cheer as cheerleaders from the school’s team take the floor to compete in the dance category during the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships held at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the Sky View High School team compete in the dance category during the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships held at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the Crimson Cliffs High School team compete in the dance category during the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships held at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the Crimson Cliffs High School team compete in the cheer category during the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships held at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the Timpanogosx High School team compete in the cheer category during the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships held at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the Crimson Cliffs High School team compete in the cheer category during the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships held at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Crimson Cliffs High School cheerleaders await an announcement for an award after the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships held at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the Sky View High School team compete in the dance category during the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships held at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the Orem High School team compete in the cheer category during the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships held at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the Orem High School team compete in the cheer category during the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships held at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the Deseret Hills High School team compete in the cheer category during the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships held at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the Ridgeline High School team compete in the cheer category during the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships held at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the Crimson Cliffs High School team celebrate with the championship trophy after being awarded first place overall in the co-ed competitive cheer category during the awards ceremony after the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the Crimson Cliffs High School team celebrate after being awarded first place overall in the co-ed competitive cheer category during the awards ceremony after the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the Crimson Cliffs High School team celebrate after being awarded first place in the co-ed show cheer category during the awards ceremony after the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the Crimson Cliffs High School team pose for a photo with the championship trophy after being awarded first place overall in the co-ed competitive cheer category during the awards ceremony after the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the Crimson Cliffs High School team celebrate with the championship trophy after being awarded first place overall in the co-ed competitive cheer category during the awards ceremony after the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the Snow Canyon High School team pose for a photo with the championship trophy after being awarded first place overall in the all-girls competitive cheer category during the awards ceremony after the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the Snow Canyon High School team celebrate with the championship trophy after being awarded first place overall in the all-girls competitive cheer category during the awards ceremony after the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the Snow Canyon High School team celebrate with the championship trophy after being awarded first place overall in the all-girls competitive cheer category during the awards ceremony after the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders from the Crimson Cliffs High School team celebrate with the championship trophy after being awarded first place overall in the co-ed competitive cheer category during the awards ceremony after the UHSAA 4A State Cheer Championships at the UCCU Center in Orem on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
Class 4A All-State
Bear River — Karlee Tanner
Bear River — McKenna Roberts
Bear River — Molly McMurdie
Crimson Cliffs — Ella Wright
Crimson Cliffs — Jaysa Barben
Crimson Cliffs — Maddix Brown
Desert Hills — Emma Nielson
Desert Hills — Jensen Flahaut
Desert Hills — Riley Orchard
Highland — Lien Hoa Torres
Hurricane — Nevaeh Estrada
Hurricane — Whitney Adamson
Sky View — Abigail Hillyard
Sky View — Ali Alder
Sky View — Boston Ballard
Snow Canyon — Ava Gubler
Snow Canyon — Charlotte Freihofner
Snow Canyon — Peyton Holt
Stansbury — Jocey Deardan
Stansbury — Kennedy Tashro
Stansbury — Skylar Harris
Tooele — Mackenzie O’Rourke
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 3A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 3A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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North Sanpete celebrates their Coed Cheerleading state championship at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 3A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 3A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 3A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 3A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 3A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 3A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 3A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 3A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 3A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 3A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 3A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 3A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 3A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 3A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 3A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 3A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 3A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 3A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 3A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 3A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 3A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 3A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 3A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 6A state championships at UVU in Orem, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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North Sanpete celebrates their coed cheerleading state championship at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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North Sanpete celebrates their coed cheerleading state championship at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Morgan celebrates their all girl state championship in 3A at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cheerleaders compete in the 3A state championships at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Morgan celebrates their all girl state championship in 3A at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Class 3A All-State
Delta — Makayla Wood
Emery — Addison Johansen
Grantsville — Addi Durfee
Grantsville — Sadie Mouritsen
Grantsville — Skylar Leo
Juab — Emerie Tolbert
Juab — Roxy Richards
Juab — Zoey Royce
Morgan — Aubryn Jones
Morgan — Avery Garrett
Morgan — Brielle Jackson
North Sanpete — Daeman Pullan
Ogden — Rian Barnes
Richfield — Alessa Schear
Richfield — Bella Crane
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North Summit High School celebrates their 2A all-girl first place competitive cheer title at the UCCU Center at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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North Summit competes in the 2A cheer state finals at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Duchesne celebrates their 2A co-ed competitive cheer first place state title at the UCCU Center at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Beaver competes in the 2A competitive cheer state finals at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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South Sevier competes in the 2A competitive cheer state finals at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Beaver competes in the 2A competitive cheer state finals at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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North Summit competes in the 2A cheer state finals at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Duchesne competes in the 2A competitive cheer state finals at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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South Sevier competes in the 2A competitive cheer state finals at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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San Juan competes in the 2A competitive cheer state finals at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Beaver competes in the 2A competitive cheer state finals at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Duchesne competes in the 2A competitive cheer state finals at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Millard competes in the 2A competitive cheer state finals at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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North Sevier competes in the 2A competitive cheer state finals at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Duchesne competes in the 2A competitive cheer state finals at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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North Sevier competes in the 2A competitive cheer state finals at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Gunnison Valley competes in the 2A competitive cheer state finals at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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San Juan competes in the 2A competitive cheer state finals at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Parowan competes in the 2A competitive cheer state finals at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Duchesne celebrates their 2A co-ed competitive cheer first place state title at the UCCU Center at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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North Sevier competes in the 2A competitive cheer state finals at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
Class 2A All-State
Beaver — Challie Marshall
Duchesne — Aizel Duncan
Duchesne — Alyssa Hamilton
Duchesne — Ruby Swasey
Gunnison Valley — Gratia Mellor
Kanab — Ellie Banks
Kanab — Stella Shmutz
Millard — Lexi Sorenson
North Sevier — Cheyenne Johnson
North Sevier — Dalli Wasden
North Sevier — Paisley Hallows
North Summit — Kadence Jones
North Summit — Kambryn Stuart
North Summit — Kyla Wilde
South Summit — Tiara Kimball
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Panguitch celebrates their 1A coed competitive cheer first place title at the UCCU Center at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Wayne competes in the 1A competitive cheer state finals at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Tabiona celebrates their 1A all-girls competitive cheer first place title at the UCCU Center at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Millard competes in the 1A competitive cheer state finals at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Rich competes in the 1A competitive cheer state finals at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Tabiona competes in the 1A competitive cheer state finals at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Wayne competes in the 1A competitive cheer state finals at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Wayne competes in the 1A competitive cheer state finals at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Panguitch competes in the 1A competitive cheer state finals at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Wayne competes in the 1A competitive cheer state finals at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Tintic competes in the 1A competitive cheer state finals at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Tabiona celebrates their 1A all-girls competitive cheer first place title at the UCCU Center at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Piute competes in the 1A competitive cheer state finals at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Wayne competes in the 1A competitive cheer state finals at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Monticello competes in the 1A competitive cheer state finals at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Tabiona competes in the 1A competitive cheer state finals at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Tabiona competes in the 1A competitive cheer state finals at UVU in Orem on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
Class 1A All-State
Piute — Hadley Morgan
Piute — Madison Hopper
Rich — Ashlyn Stevens
Rich — Carly England
Rich — Tess Cornia
Tintic — Becca Grimstead
Tintic — Jordan Condor
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