Hailey Colborn, 17, of Wichita, Kansas, United States won Miss Teen USA 2018 at the Hirsch Memorial Coliseum in Shreveport, Louisiana, USA on May 18, 2018. It was the 36th edition of the national beauty pageant for teenage girls in the country.

Miss Teen USA 2018

Cecilio Asuncion and Erin Lim hosted the Miss Teen USA 2018 coronation ceremony. Miss USA 2008 Crystle Stewart and Miss Louisiana USA 2003 Brittney Rogers Collins served as judges along with Ashley Fox, Bia Roldan, Kalani Hilliker and Marta Topran.

A total of 51 girls competed for the Miss Teen USA 2018 title. Here are the results:

PLACEMENT	CANDIDATE
Miss Teen USA 2018	Hailey Colborn Kansas
1st runner-up	Kirby Elizabeth Self South Carolina
2nd runner-up	Chloe Zambrano Colorado
3rd runner-up	Sydni-Dion Bennett Illinois
4th runner-up	Kaaviya Sambavisam North Carolina
Top 10	Lou Schieffelin (Florida) Savannah Miles (Georgia) Lindsey Conque (Louisiana) Sofie Rovenstine (Tennessee) Madilen Kellogg (Utah)
Top 15	Janeice Love (California) Caleigh Shade (Maryland) Anane Loveday (Michigan) Britney Barnhart (Nevada) Trinity Tiffany (West Virginia)
Top 51	Kennedy Cromeens (Alabama) McKinley Wooten (Alaska) Macy Deak (Arizona) Mackenzie Hinderberger (Arkansas) Elle Sauli (Connecticut) Brynn Close (Delaware) Kylyn Rapoza (Hawaii) Jacy Uhler (Idaho) Ella Harrison (Indiana) Isabella Russell (Iowa) Jordan Crozier (Kentucky) Erin McPherson (Maine) Lexi Woloshchuk (Massachusetts) Peyton Schroeder (Minnesota) Julieanna Jackson (Mississippi) Chloe Bartlett (Missouri) Elley Munson (Montana) Michaela Edstrand (Nebraska) Natalie Jenkins (New Hampshire) Diana Smerina (New Jersey) Madison Turner (New Mexico) Saige Guerin (New York) Ashlyn Erickson (North Dakota) Sofia Durina (Ohio) Zoe Kent Ferraro (Oklahoma) Jaycie Forrester (Oregon) Kailey Grill (Pennsylvania) Aliyah Moore (Rhode Island) Shania Knutson (South Dakota) Brenna Flynn (Texas) Alexandra Diehl (Vermont) Himanvi Preeti Panidepu (Virginia) Summer Keffeler (Washington) Madison Chambers (Washington, D.C.) Alexis Maria Loomans (Wisconsin) Mackenzie Kern (Wyoming)

From Wichita to Shreveport

Wichita and Shreveport offer distinct flavors of American life, shaped by their unique geographies and regional histories. While both serve as vital regional hubs, the former thrives on Midwestern manufacturing whereas the latter moves to the warmer, soulful rhythm of the American South.

Wichita’s identity and economy are deeply rooted in aviation manufacturing and Midwestern industriousness. Culturally, it reflects a classic heartland vibe, characterized by expansive prairie landscapes, a steady economy, and a focus on community and industrial innovation.

In contrast, Shreveport anchors the tri-state “Ark-La-Tex” region. Its identity is tied to the slow-moving Red River and a rich Southern heritage. Instead of manufacturing aircraft, Shreveport’s historic economic drivers revolve around oil, riverboat gaming, and tourism. The culture here shifts from the Plains to the piney woods and river country, trading Midwestern reserve for vibrant Louisiana hospitality, Creole and Cajun culinary influences, and a deep musical legacy rooted in blues and jazz.