It didn’t come without a hiccup. The Miners finished second in their dance routine that accounted for about 30% of the overall score. But, Bingham bounced back in the cheer and show categories, taking first place in both to win the All-Girl 6A state title, their first ever as a program. 

“The excitement was wild after show was announced,” said head coach Amber Thomas. “The athletes were trembling with excitement and happiness. It was pure joy.”

Only a sanctioned sport in Utah since 2023, the Miners fell short the past two years in competitive cheer, finishing second last year. 

But, a masterful showing at the National Championships in February last year that resulted in a national title at Walt Disney World Orlando had folks around South Jordan thinking this Miners cheer team might have what it takes to defeat Corner Canyon, the rival that won both 6A state titles in 2023 and 2024. 

“That was the first 6A championship for Bingham since the sanctioning of cheer. We were so grateful to be able to represent the 6A all girl teams,” Thomas said. “We had a lot of community support and authentic love from the other 6A teams.” 

To get there, however, the Miners had to first finish in the top four at the 2025 Northern Divisionals. They competed with five other 6A schools on Jan. 11 and captured first in all the events. Bingham won the Sideline /Timeout Dance category, defeating Davis and Herriman. In Sideline/Timeout Cheer, they also took first, defeating Davis and Farmington. 

The Miners cheerleaders then made it a clean sweep in the Show category, taking home first place over Davis and Herriman. 

For their efforts at the Northern Divisionals, the Miners were able to take home a banner that is only handed out to the first-place winners of that competition. 

For Coach Thomas, she was appreciative of the South Jordan community for their support not only at State, but also to help her girls get to the National Championships in Orlando earlier this year. 

“Everyone came together to congratulate the Bingham athletes. We cannot thank the Bingham community enough for their love and support,” said Coach Thomas. “State is definitely the most stressful competition of the season. 

The stakes are high, and it really means a lot to the athletes, their families, and the school. They were the magic that we needed that night. Miner Magic was alive in the arena that night!” 

Drill team finishes runner up for state title

For the Bingham Minerettes, competing in drill team is just part of the battle even when you fall short of a title. 

“What a special State day!!! We truly put everything we had out there and felt so much love!! We wanted to fill the arena with our energy, fight, passion and pride … We are insanely proud of what we did and how we did it,” said Bingham head coach Erica Cox in part. 

Showing character and having great sportsmanship in the face of adversity is a part of the program at Bingham if you’re fortunate enough to be selected for the Minerettes drill team that has won just about every trophy imaginable—including four straight state titles from 2020 to 2023. 

“Congrats to every single drill team on their season this year!!” Cox said. “We are very grateful to be finishing in the top 2 of the talented 6A division!!” 

Many of the coaches of the schools that the Minerettes just competed against responded—including the team Bingham just lost to, the Farmington Nixerelles. “Congratulations, your team is always fire,” the Farmington head coach said. 

Coaches from Davis and Herriman High also responded to Cox, offering their congratulations for a job well done at state and throughout the season. “Congratulations, your teams are always amazing,” the Davis High coach said. 

“Congratulations! What an incredible season,” added Thomas. λ