Maryland tops talent and Illinois wins swimsuit in 2nd day of Miss America preliminaries

This photo courtesy Miss America Organization shows Miss Illinois Megan Ervin took the trophy for the second round of the Lifestyle and Fitness category Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, after modeling a Catalina swimsuit at the Miss America preliminary competition at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The 23-year-old from Rushville, Ill., earned a $1,000 Amway scholarship for it. (AP Photo/Courtesy Miss America Organization)

January 10, 2013 - 6:54 AM

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Miss Maryland and Miss Illinois have picked up prizes in the second day of preliminary Miss America competition in Las Vegas.

Miss Maryland Joanna Guy took top honours Wednesday after singing "I Dreamed a Dream" at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. The 21-year-old from Swanton, Md., will take home a $2,000 Amway scholarship.

Miss Illinois Megan Ervin took the trophy for the second round of the Lifestyle and Fitness category after modeling a Catalina swimsuit. The 23-year-old from Rushville, Ill., earned a $1,000 Amway scholarship for it.

Contestants are divided into three groups and compete in different categories during three nights of preliminaries. Their scores will factor in the finals, which will be broadcast live on Saturday.

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