The Moab Red Devils high school mountain bike team captured the Utah Division 2 state championship this weekend in Cedar City, marking the program’s third state title in four years and their first since moving up to Division 2 competition.
The championship races took place October 17-18 at Three Peaks Recreation Area, where 2,500 riders from across the state converged to compete in multiple categories.
Senior Elliet Johnson-Trim led the Red Devils’ charge, taking third place in varsity girls and serving as the team’s top point scorer. Her performance helped secure the championship for Moab in their first season at the higher division level.
The team’s success was particularly impressive given the youth on the roster. Three freshmen scored in the team’s top eight riders—the number whose points counted toward team results.
Individual results:
- Elliet Johnson-Trim (SR): 3rd, varsity girls
- Liesel Hays (FR): 6th, JVA girls
- Bowdie Parker (SR): 21st, varsity boys
- Pierson Vagts (SR): 34th, varsity boys
- Conner Prickett (SO): 8th, JVB boys
- Nona Hadler (FR): 9th, JVB girls
- Andrea Thompson (FR): 14th, JVB girls
- Flint Lugers (SO): 27th, JVA boys
The championship caps a strong season for the Red Devils, who consistently placed first in Division 2 throughout the year despite missing key riders at times. The team’s depth proved crucial, with younger riders stepping up when needed.
The Red Devils previously won state championships while competing in Division 3. Weather caused the cancellation of the 2024 state championship.
The team will celebrate their victory with a fire truck ride down Main Street on Tuesday, October 21 at 4 p.m.
“Any student from grades 7-12 is welcome and encouraged to join the mountain bike team next season,” said coach Patrick Trim. “Team loaner bikes are available if needed.”
Photos courtesy of Angela Hays.
Full Roster Results for the Moab Red Devils
Elliet Trim (SR): 3rd, Varsity girls
Liesel Hays (FR): 6th, JVA girls
Bowden Parker (SR): 21st, Varsity boys
Conner Prickett (SO): 8th, JVB boys
Sonora Hadler (FR): 9th, JVB girls
Pierson Vagts (SR): 34th, Varsity boys
Andrea Thompson (FR): 14th, JVB girls
Flint Lugers (SO): 27th, JVA boys
Isis Tatera (SO): 35th, JVA girls
Liam Hilley (SO): 18th, JVC boys
Milo Smith (FR): 30th, Freshman B boys
Ellie Cornelius (FR): 46th, JVB girls
Lillian Stanfield (FR): 49th, JVC girls
Elizabeth Chase (SO): 92nd, JVB girls
Evelyn Lewis (FR): 104th, JVB girls
Daniel Smith (SR): 64th, Varsity boys
Danny Vanstone (JR): 132nd, JVA boys
Charlie Hines (SO): 259th, JVA boys
Theo Weissinger (SO): 56th, JVA boys
Emory Martinez (SO): 126th, JVA boys
Ryder Lugers (SO): 91st, JVA boys
West Blake (FR): 71st, Freshman A boys
Emmett Farnsworth (SO): 59th, JVC boys
Pollux Berg (FR): 147th, Freshman A boys
Oliver Martinez (FR): 78th, Freshman A boys
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