Mountain Statesman | Knotts wows judges, earns title of Pass up WV Teen United states of america


BUCKHANNON—On Sunday night, the life of two young females had been for good improved as they now begin to embark on their “Journey to the Crown” on the countrywide competitiveness phase. 

The 3rd and ultimate night time of the Pass up West Virginia United states of america levels of competition held in Buckhannon narrowed the contestants down to the major 5 opponents in the Miss out on and Teenager divisions. Completing an active-have on phase, an night robe presentation, and an on-phase question—one teen and a person female were topped as the 2021 title holders who will go on to signify the Mountain Point out in the Miss out on United states and Pass up Teenager Usa pageants this tumble. 

Brylee Knotts, a senior from Grafton Superior University, was named Miss out on Teenager West Virginia United states of america. She will be attending Fairmont Point out, learning Forensic Science. Knotts said she is intrigued in crime and investigation, advocacy for teen mental wellbeing, and has the ambition of getting an entrepreneur.

“I entered this pageant for the reason that I want to demonstrate the environment a new, empowered me. In the final 12 months, I experienced a good deal of time to self reflect, determine my strengths, realize my struggles, and come across who I certainly am. I hope to persuade other younger grown ups to spread their wings and categorical themselves in what ever way they select,” Knotts expressed. She will advance to the Miss Teen United states pageant in Tulsa, Oklahoma on October 4.

Parkersburg’s Alexis Bland was crowned Miss West Virginia United states of america on July 11. She is a graduate from WVU at Parkersburg, wherever she researched Organization Administration. Bland is now a Genuine Estate Agent who reportedly enjoys touring, singing and writing. 

Bland expressed, “The Skip West Virginia United states title will make it possible for me to educate youthful people about the value of economic literacy and developing significant daily life competencies. I entered the pageant to endorse optimistic adjust and leadership all through my condition. I hope to obtain new duties and self growth from this encounter.” She will also compete in Tulsa on November 29, as she seeks the title of Miss United states.

Lakyn Campbell was 1st Runner Up in the Pass up Teenager West Virginia United states of america opposition and will substitute Knotts in the Miss out on Teen United states of america competitiveness if she is not able to fulfill her responsibilities for any motive. Sarah Lowjeski was 2nd Runner Up, when Leah Hinchee was the 3rd Runner Up and Emily Grace Anderson was the 4th Runner Up.

Must Bland be not able to fulfill her responsibilities as Overlook West Virginia United states of america, Krystian Leonard will phase in as 1st Runner Up. Tamia Hardy was the 2nd Runner Up, while Lacey Russell took 3rd Runner Up, adopted by 4th Runner Up Dominique Collins.

Congratulations to the contestants and very best wishes as they represent West Virginia in the Overlook United states of america and Skip Teen Usa competitions later this year.