April 20, 2026
West High MathCounts Team Wins State Championship for Second Consecutive Year
West High School's ELP MathCounts team claimed first place at the state competition this past weekend, defending their title for the second year in a row. The team's performance was outstanding across both team and individual events, with multiple students finishing at the top of the individual rankings.
1st place team
- Eric Chen
- Crystal Jiang
- Aditi Nagalingham
- James Zheng
Individual results
| Student | Written | Countdown |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Chen | 1st | 2nd |
| James Zheng | 3rd | 3rd |
| Aditi Nagalingham | 4th | 4th |
| Aadit Khemka | 7th | 7th |
Each state sends its top four competitors to the national MathCounts competition, regardless of school. This year, three of Utah's four spots go to West High — the most the school has sent to nationals in recent memory, and possibly ever.
Eric Chen, James Zheng, and Aditi Nagalingham will represent Utah alongside Leo Shen from Wasatch Jr. High at the national competition in Orlando, Florida from May 9–12.