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This photo courtesy Miss America Organization shows Miss Oklahoma Alicia Clifton's tap dance performance to "Money Can't Buy Me Love" that earned her

Miss Oklahoma Alicia Clifton's tap dance performance for Miss America on Jan. 8, 2013, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Courtesy B. Vartan Boyajian/MAO)

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Contestants are divided into three groups

Updated: Wednesday, 09 Jan 2013, 1:20 PM EST
Published : Wednesday, 09 Jan 2013, 1:20 PM EST

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Miss Oklahoma and Miss South Carolina have racked up prizes in the first day of preliminary Miss America competition in Las Vegas.

Miss Oklahoma Alicia Clifton's tap dance performance to "Money Can't Buy Me Love" earned her top honors Tuesday night at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. The 21-year-old from Oklahoma City will take home a $2,000 Amway scholarship.

Miss South Carolina Ali Rogers took the trophy for the first round of the Lifestyle and Fitness category after modeling a white Catalina swimsuit. The 20-year-old from Laurens, S.C., will take home a $1,000 Amway scholarship.

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.