Two from the Gila Valley win state Cinderella honors

Rikki Yentsch, left, was named Overall Woman and Moana Tavesi Overall Tot at the Arizona Cinderella State Finals in Scottsdale June 15-21. They will now compete in the International finals in Dallas in July. - Contributed Photo/EA Cinderella

Posted By: David Bell June 24, 2025

SCOTTSDALE — Two young ladies from the Gila Valley will represent Arizona in the Cinderella International finals.

Moana Tavesi was named Arizona Overall Tot, and Rikki Yentsch captured the title of Arizona Overall Woman at the Arizona Cinderella State Finals in Scottsdale June 15-21.

Each received a new set of custom luggage, a free cruise and a trip to Disneyland.

Tavesi and Yentsch will now take part in the 49th annual Cinderella International Pageant in Dallas, July 20-25.

They were not the only Eastern Arizona Cinderella participants to bring home honors.

Eastern Arizona Cinderella participants brought home 26 trophies from the state Cinderalla finals.
– Contributed Photo/EA Cinderella

Other honorees include:

Charm Pageant Results

3-4 Year Olds

Saylor- Overall Charm Girl Winner

Bristol- 4th Alternate

5-6 Year Olds

Amelia- 1st Alternate

7-8 Year Olds

Rori- Overall Charm Girl Winner

Moana- 3rd Alternate

11-12 Year Olds

Nora- 2nd Alternate

18+

Adrianna- Overall Charm Girl Winner

Rikki- 3rd Alternate

18+ Mom Division

Wendy- Overall Charm Girl Winner

Christyl- 2nd Alternate

2025 AZ Cinderella State Baby Finals Results

Infant

Paisley Jo- Infant Cover Girl Winner, Infant Beauty Winner

Lacey- 2nd Alternate Infant, 2nd Alternate Infant Personality

Baby

Saphira- 4th Alternate Baby, Baby Personality Winner, Community Support Award

Olivia- 1st Alternate Baby Beauty

Adelaide- 1st Alternate Baby, Overall AZ Photogenic, Baby Cover Girl Winner, Baby Beauty Winner

Tiny Tot

Ariella- 2nd Alternate Tiny Tot Personality

Aubree- 2nd Alternate Tiny Tot, Tiny Tot Personality Winner

Patience- 3rd Alternate Tiny Tot Photogenic

2025 AZ Cinderella State Finals Results

Tot

Moana- Overall Tot Winner

Rori- Top 5, 1st Alternate

Saylor-Top 5, 4th Alternate, Overall Tot Personality Winner

Bristol- Best 4 Year Old, Community Support Award

Lia- Most Sincere

Amelia- Best 5 Year Old

Miniature Miss

Kendall- 2nd Alternate Photogenic

Kiara- 3rd Alternate Photogenic

Miss 

Rorie Jo- Spirit of Arizona

Katarina- Best Party Wear Modeling

Eleanor- Top 10, 1st Alternate Talent

Mila- Best 11 Year Old

Teen

Lindsey- Top 5, 4th Alternate, Overall Teen Photogenic

Kairi- Best 13 Year Old

Madeline- Best Interview

Woman

Rikki- Overall Cinderella Woman

Christyl- 1st Alternate Photogenic

Eastern Arizona Cinderella was represented in the Baby categories at the state finals June 15-21.
– Contributed Photo/EA Cinderella

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