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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By James Edward
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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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