San Juan Royals get strong performance at state drill competition to cap excellent 2022-23 season

by Rhett Sifford
Sports Editor
The San Juan High School Royals traveled to Orem February 2-3 to compete in the 2023 Utah State Drill Championships at Utah Valley University.
The Royals had an excellent competition, finishing third in show. The performance followed up their strong showing in the Region 19 competition where the girls won the military discipline.
This week San Juan Head Coach Camie Nielson shared several thoughts on the season and her team with the San Juan Record.
“Oh how we love our San Juan Royals! We couldn’t be more proud of these incredible girls and the way they performed this year at State,” she wrote.
“We may not have walked away with the outcome that we had hoped for, but in the end it’s the experience that matters.
“This team is full of talented girls and they gave it their all this season. We ended the year by showcasing all of our dances at our Royal Review.
“It’s a fun way to end the season and to honor our seniors. Our seniors were incredible leaders and played their roles exceptionally well this year. We are sad to see them go, but are excited to see where their next adventures take them.”
The 2022-23 San Juan Royals included six seniors: Josie Lott, KayLea Spillman, Leah Castellon, Rachel Castellon, Raylee Kelley, and Saylor Perkins.
There were five juniors on the team: Ally Shumway, Ashlynn Shumway, Lexi Booth, Presley Workman, and Ryann McPherson.
Two sophomores performed this season: Bostyn Black and Lizzy Berrett. And there were three freshmen: Addi Helquist, Morgann McPherson, and Olivia Moses.
Head Coach Camie Nielson was assisted this season by Erin Shumway and Christa Lott.
Coach Nielson concluded her comments saying, “We are honored to coach this beautiful group of girls and we will cherish every moment that we have had.”

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