High school drill: Pleasant Grove wins 5A state championship, first in school history

High school drill: Pleasant Grove wins 5A state championship, first in school history

The Pleasant Grove Vikettes celebrate after winning the overall 2026 5A team drill championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026.
The Pleasant Grove Vikettes celebrate after winning the overall 2026 5A team drill championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News

Over the past three years, Pleasant Grove’s drill team has quietly been very good, finishing fifth in the absolutely loaded 6A state tournament all three years.

After dropping down to 5A this season and competing against schools more its size, Pleasant Grove accomplished something no team in school history ever has — win a state championship.

The Vikettes finished first in the Dance and Show categories on Saturday evening at UVU to dethrone Bountiful for the 5A drill team state championship.

The Redhawaks finished first in military, second in dance and third in show to finish in second place overall.

Spanish Fork, Viewmont and West Field rounded out the top five in 5A.

Viewmont was ranked first in the UHSAA RPI heading into the state tournament, with coach Sami Jo Carson’s Pleasant Grove squad a close second.

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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Roy performs their show routine during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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The Bountiful Mandonelles celebrate after being announced as the winner for the 2026 5A military drill routine at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Woods Cross performs their military routine during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Brighton performs their military routine during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Bountiful performs their show routine during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Teams compete during the 2026 5A drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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The Pleasant Grove Vikettes celebrate after winning the overall 2026 5A team drill championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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The Pleasant Grove Vikettes celebrate after winning the overall 2026 5A team drill championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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The Pleasant Grove Vikettes celebrate after winning the overall 2026 5A team drill championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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The Bountiful Mandonelles celebrate after being announced as the winner for the 2026 5A military drill routine at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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The Pleasant Grove Vikettes celebrate after winning the overall 2026 5A team drill championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News

Class 5A state championships

Team standings

  1. Pleasant Grove
  2. Bountiful
  3. Spanish Fork
  4. Viewmont
  5. West Field

Military

  1. Bountiful
  2. Pleasant Grove
  3. Spanish Fork
  4. Hillcrest
  5. Viewmont

Dance

  1. Pleasant Grove
  2. Bountiful
  3. Spanish Fork
  4. West Field
  5. Viewmont

Show

  1. Pleasant Grove
  2. Spanish Fork
  3. Bountiful
  4. Viewmont
  5. West Field

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