March 2024 | Vol. 21 Iss. 3
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HARD WORK AND POSITIVITY LEAD HILLCREST DRILL TO HISTORIC WIN By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com
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e’ve just had an amazing season; it’s been one for the books.” The record books, that is. Hillcrest High’s drill team, fondly known as HD, had tears of joys, screams of delight and hard-earned applause as they were announced 4A state champions. “There were so many tears; I was so proud,” said the team coach Chelsea Divine. “They did amazing. Winning truly felt like a dream. It’s been a movie script.” That script isn’t over. This month, they will compete in the 57th annual Miss Dance Drill Team USA national competition in California. Afterward, “we get to celebrate the season at the happiest place on earth,” Divine said. The 22-member team had an “epic” start of their season, being honored with the Epic Choice Award at their summer dance and drill camp. “That kicked things off for us,” said Divine, who is assisted by coaches Carter Williams, Sydney McArther and Abby McCleary. At their first invitational at Utah Valley University in December, the Huskies tied for first with two other teams, Desert Hills and Skyview high schools. In the tiebreaker, they were awarded third place. “It was good because it kept us hungry and had us evaluate where we can improve,” she said. At their second invitational, the Davis Valley Classic in JanContinued page 8
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Hillcrest High drill team was crowned 4A state championships Feb. 1 after winning its region title earlier this year. (Photo courtesy of Chelsea Divine/Hillcrest High)
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