Area Middle Schools Compete in Scholars’ Bowl Championship

Staff Photo by Jake Depew

Staff Photo by Jake Depew

Area middle schools participated in their scholars’ bowl championship last week. Four schools were represented at the championship: Rush Strong, Jefferson Middle, Maury Middle, and White Pine. The first match of the evening was between Maury and Rush Strong’s 6th grade teams. Despite a valiant effort for Rush Strong, the Hornets prevailed. Since the championship is double elimination, a second half game was played to determine the 6th grade winner. Maury took another win, and with that, the 6th grade championship.

Up next was Jefferson and Maury’s 7th grade teams. The competition kicked into overdrive between the Elks and Hornets. After a solid struggle, Jefferson pulled ahead for the win, earning the 7th grade championship trophy. The last match of the night was between Jefferson and White Pine’s 8th graders. This match proved the closest of the night, as the lead changed several times. By the end of the second nail-biting half, White Pine had nudged just ahead of their Jefferson opponents, and took home the 8th grade championship trophy. Congratulations to Maury 6th, Jefferson 7th, and White Pine 8th on your wins, and well-played to all the teams who competed in the Scholars’ Bowl Championship.

Maury's 6th Grade Championship TeamStaff Photo by Jake Depew

Maury’s 6th Grade Champion Team
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Maury 6th Grade Champions: Bryce Black, Austin Crusenberry, Jessica Goddard, Meici Payne, Cole Perry, Sophie Swann.

Jefferson's 7th Grade Champion TeamStaff Photo by Jake Depew

Jefferson’s 7th Grade Champion Team
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Jefferson 7th Grade Champions: Karli Cook, Lauren Bible, Brady Vaghn, Jeric Jackson, Abby Early, Grayson Pettit, Jacob McCorkel, Jazmin Long.

White Pine's 8th Grade Champion TeamStaff Photo by Jake Depew

White Pine’s 8th Grade Champion Team
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White Pine 8th Grade Champions: Cody Griffin, Kyla Mutterspaugh, Kristin Mutterspaugh, Taylor Floyd, Savannah Sinard, Sarah Carmichael.

Rush Strong's 6th Grade TeamStaff Photo by Jake Depew

Rush Strong’s 6th Grade Team
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Maury's 7th Grade TeamStaff Photo by Jake Depew

Maury’s 7th Grade Team
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Jefferson's 8th Grade TeamStaff Photo by Jake Depew

Jefferson’s 8th Grade Team
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Source: Jake Depew, Assistant Editor