CARLINVILLE - The Cavaliers secured a spot in the sectional competition by finishing second at the ACES Regional, formerly known as WYSE, hosted by Carlinville High School at Blackburn College on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. The team, which was edged out by Roxana, will advance to compete at Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville on March 7, 2025.
Sam Wilson stood out in the competition, tying for first place in the math portion and earning third place in chemistry. Joanna Roemer also made a notable contribution, finishing second in English, while Victorine Harrington secured third place in physics.
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The team, under the guidance of coaches Ethan Klaffer, Jason Crowell, and Darrin DeNeve, showcased a strong performance with contributions from team members including above front row: Victorine Harrington, Bailey Maberry, Kassidy Michaels, Elyse Eldred, and Joanna Roemer. Middle row: Coach Ethan Klaffer, Coach Jason Crowell, Annalee Johns, Marleigh Konneker, Taylor Brandenburg, Brendon Atterberry, Alexander Behme, and Coach Darrin DeNeve and back row: Sam Wilson, Alyssa Beck, Lily McCurley, and Sayuri Owada.
The upcoming sectional competition at SWIC will present another opportunity for the Cavaliers to demonstrate their academic prowess in various subjects.
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