The Molahiettes, the dance/drill team from Moses Lake High School brought home two state championships, including one in the pom category, which is pictured. A solid, team-based, competitive mindset contributed to the team’s success coaches and members said.
April 12, 2023
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Mollahiettes reign on
MLHS dance and drill team brings home two state championships
MOSES LAKE — It is one of the ironies of state competition that the biggest meet of the year is also the last performance for the team - the last one ever. Molahiettes team co-captain Payten Chlarson said that fact struck home as the team waited to perform at the WIAA Dance/Drill State Championship last month. “When we’re on deck, that’s when you realize that’s your last time doing that routine,” Chlarson said. “The last time you’re ever going to be on the floor with that team and that group of girls, (and) especially for the seniors, the last time you’re ever going to be on the floor. So it was like a bittersweet thing. But it’s nice knowing that you worked so hard to get to that point where you can go out on the floor. So it’s a good feeling.” ...