Dayton girl a state finalist in pageant

Makayla Mariah Horrocks, 16, has been chosen as a state finalist in the National American Miss Nevada pageant to be held July 11-12 at the JW Marriott Resort & Spa in Las Vegas.

The National American Miss pageants are held for girls ages 4-18 and have five age divisions. The winner will receive a $1,000 cash award, the official crown and banner, a bouquet of roses and air transportation to compete at the national pageant in California.

Horrocks is the daughter of Danny and Brandy Horrocks of Dayton. She will participate in the age 16-18 teen division.