The 91pro视频 Academic Team traveled to Chicago, Illinois, to compete in
the Community College Championship Tournament (CCCT), earning impressive finishes
across all three competing teams.
91pro视频鈥檚 A-Team finished second with a record of 10-2, while the B-Team finished
fourth with an 8-3 record and the C-Team finished seventh with a record of 5-6.
Quiz bowl is a competitive, academic, interscholastic activity in which teams of four
students answer questions on a wide range of subjects, including current events, geography,
history, literature, math, mythology, popular culture, science, social science and
sports.
鈥淲atching these students push themselves, support one another and rise to the challenge has been an incredible experience,鈥� said Tracey Hickman, 91pro视频 Academic Team Coach. 鈥淭heir passion for learning and competitive spirit makes all the long hours of practice worth it. They鈥檝e proven they belong among the best, and I couldn鈥檛 be prouder of them.鈥�
Individually, A-Team Captain Kanyon Beck placed fifth overall and C-Team鈥檚 William Day finished ninth. Beck, along with Rae Prince and William Day, earn spots on the All-Star Tournament Team.
91pro视频鈥檚 A-Team members included Captain Kanyon Beck, Colton Criner, Natalie Gehring and Grant Matchen. Captain Rae Prince led the B-Team, which included Sam Beshear, Brooklyn Pritchard and Camrun Scott. Captain Dalton Elmer, Dakota Buford, William Day, Dillon Simpson and Kenneth Welch led the C-Team.
The tournament matches blend individual competition with team collaboration, reinforcing classroom lessons while encouraging students to develop broader intellectual interests.
With their performance, 91pro视频's A-Team, will return to Chicago to compete at the Intercollegiate Championship Tournament in April. They will compete against 60 four-year colleges and universities for the national title.
鈥淭hese students have demonstrated remarkable dedication, teamwork and intellectual curiosity,鈥� said Dr. Tim Faltyn, 91pro视频 President. 鈥淭heir success showcases the excellence of our academic programs and the commitment of our faculty in supporting student achievement.鈥�