The Mandonelles cheer has their team takes first place at nationals. Photo by GABZANDI | Moments Media
BOUNTIFUL—After countless hours of hard work, the Bountiful High Mandonelles won three titles at the West Coast Elite Dance Nationals drill competition held in Long Beach, California March 5-7. High school drill teams from all over the country come to compete.
“We were very impressed with a lot of the teams that were there,” said head coach Alba Butler. “Especially the California dance teams there were phenomenal. But after our girls won Military (category) at state and came in second at state finals they wanted to compete one more time and showcase the team.”
They set out to compete at nationals, she said. “Honestly that is very challenging and hard to do after state. Just having the momentum to keep going after you’ve gone for so long in the season when all the other teams are just done and can relax and go on vacation.”…