Thrilling Competition at the Fall Invitational Quiz Bowl Tournament

On Saturday, October 19, 2024, the Fall Invitational quiz bowl tournament at Neosho County Community College brought eager competitors together for a day filled with challenging questions and spirited teamwork. Teams participated in five rounds, each with 24 questions on various subjects, including academics, pop culture, sports, and current events. 

Jillian Stickel lit up the tournament, scoring an impressive 10 toss-ups in the first round and finishing 2nd overall among 35 participants. Her performance demonstrated her confidence and growth from the previous year.

Team A set a goal to score 300 points in a round and exceeded expectations with a remarkable 380 points in the third round. Their contributions included 114 points from toss-ups and 240 points from bonus questions, achieving a perfect 40 points on three occasions during the bonus questions.

Every student scored at least one toss-up, showcasing their developing skills and boosting overall confidence. Six community colleges participated, including Allen, Coffeyville, Cowley, Independence, Johnson County, and Neosho, creating nine teams and 35 students.

Team and Individual Results:

• Cowley A: 2nd Place
  Cole Batten: 24th
  Larry Marzcynski: 15th
  Tyson Lazier (Captain): 14th
  Ian Aggson: 6th
• Cowley C: Tied for 3rd Place
  Jillian Stickel: 2nd
  Mollie Edge (Captain): 22nd
  Jimmy Ball: 16th
  Avery Hughes: 31st
• Cowley B: 7th Place
  Denny Insaly: 28th
  Aidyn Holman (Captain): 21st
  Amiya Dieguez: 10th

Neiley Pate ensured accurate scoring, Mark Flickinger moderated, and Coach Dianne Flickinger kept the event running smoothly.

The next challenge awaits at the Snow Bowl in Garden City on December 6-7, when we compete against Garden City, Seward, and Oklahoma teams. Having gained momentum from this tournament, the teams look forward to competing again shortly.

A team - Cole Batten, Tyson Lazier and Ian Aggson

B team - Denny Insaly, Aidyn Holman, and Amiya Dieguez

C team - Jillian Stickel, Mollie Edge, Jimmy Ball, and Avery Hughes

Hunter Ferguson | Integrated Communications Specialist
Cowley College
125 S. 2nd Street
Arkansas City, KS 67005
hunter.ferguson@cowley.edu