BLUE DEVIL HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC TEAM GOES TO STATE
Cordell High School’s Academic Team demonstrated exceptional skill and determination at the Academic State Championship held at Rose State College on Saturday, January 27. Competing in multiple rounds, Cordell emerged as the Class 2A Runner-Up.
The journey began with an impressive victory in the opening round against Drummond, with Cordell prevailing with a score of 240 to Drummond’s 220. The momentum continued in Round 2, where Cordell secured a commanding 160-90 win over Canute. In Round 3, the team continued their winning streak with a 190-110 triumph against Oklahoma Bible Academy, earning them a spot in the double elimination championship finals.
In a rematch of Round 3, Cordell faced a setback in Round 6, falling 180-210 against OBA. This resulted in setting the stage for the winner-take-all Round 7.
In a hard-fought battle, Cordell engaged in a fierce competition against OBA in the final round. Despite a valiant effort, Cordell ultimately conceded to OBA with a final score of 160-120, concluding their remarkable season as the Class 2A State Runner-Up.
The team was welcomed back to Cordell with the signs and cheers from members of the community joined by the sirens and lights of the Cordell Emergency Services who escorted them on victory lap around the courthouse square.
Team Members: Kirsten Bennett (Senior), Alexander Kennedy (Senior), Tatym King (Senior), Cade Boecker (Junior), Matthew Fuller (Junior), Samuel Lindsey (Sophomore), Turner Jones (Sophomore), and Bradley Regier (Freshman). The Cordell High School Academic Team is coached by Mrs. Anna Makuch.
The Cordell High School community extends its congratulations to the Academic Team for their outstanding accomplishments and looks forward to continued success in future academic endeavors.