Seven students with gray sweatshirts stand in front of a white banner
Pictured here is the 7th/8th Grade Academic Challenge Champion Colonel Crawford A team. Front (from left): Ella McGrady, Isaac Stirm and Corbin Channel Back (L to R): Graden Bohach, Claire Esterline, Seamus Connerford and AJ Adkins.

MANSFIELD – Sixth, seventh and eighth graders competed in their final Academic Challenge of the 2023-2024 school year on May 14 and 15 at MOESC in Mansfield.

Organizers wish to congratulate all competitors but especially winners for each tournament.

“We had another fantastic year; this one marked with very close competitions at all levels,” Leanna Ferreira, tournament director.

“What a joy to see so many students enjoying academics and showcasing their talents.”

May 14 results (6th grade)

6th-grade teams: Colonel Crawford A, B & C; Crestview A, B & C; Fredericktown A, B & C; Lexington A & B; Mansfield City; Mansfield Spanish Immersion A & B; Northmor A, B & C; Ontario; Plymouth-Shiloh; Sacred Heart A & B; St. Mary’s Mansfield; St. Mary’s Wooster; Shelby A & B and Wooster A, B & C.

Lexington A took first place with a score of 117, beating Fredericktown A with a score of 105.

Lexington A represents Lexington Eastern Elementary School and is made up of Coulter S., David S., Carter G. and Levi M.

Fredericktown A includes Cora Frye, Natalie Sharp, Thomas Shade and Carson Sanchez.

May 15 results (7th/8th grade)

7th/8th-grade teams: Ashland A & B; Colonel Crawford A & B; Crestview A & B; Galion A & B; Lexington A & B; Madison A & B; Mansfield Christian A & B; Mansfield City; Mansfield Spanish Immersion; Mount Gilead A & B; Northmor A & B; Northwestern; Ontario A & B; Plymouth-Shiloh; Sacred Heart; St. Mary’s of Mansfield; St. Mary’s of Wooster; St. Peter’s A & B; Shelby A & B; Tiffin A & B; Upper Sandusky and Wooster A & B.

Colonel Crawford A won first place with a score of 100, and Crestview A took second place with a score of 98.

Colonel Crawford A is comprised of Ella McGrady, Isaac Stirm, Corbin Channel; Graden Bohach, Claire Esterline, Seamus Connerford and A.J. Adkins.

Crestview A is made up of Titus Kelley, Carter Blum, Alex Cutlip, Fin Rowlands and Isaac McFarland.