Tournament of the Minds
by Melissa Schmidli
February 20, 2008
The Putnam County 5th-8th grades quiz bowl teams participated in the Knox County Tournament of the Minds on February 1, 2008. The tournament was set up in double elimination brackets in two divisions.
The Putnam County 6th grade team placed third at the tournament and received a plaque. The team is coached by Michelle Valentine. Members include Kristen, Rachael, Christian, Tamera, and Drake. The team defeated Scotland Co. B 230-160, Knox 5th 270-160, and Knox 6th 230-170 before getting handed their first loss of the night against North Shelby 130-320. They went on to beat Knox in the losers’ bracket 210-180 before losing to Scotland 160-200 in the third place game.
The Putnam County 5th grade team, coached by Don Fowler, played Kirksville and lost 280-120. They were also defeated by Brashear 240-140. Members of the team include Chase, Will, Joseph, Kelsie, Logan, and Haley.
The Putnam County 7th grade team went 2-2 in the tournament. They lost to North Shelby 8 280-190 and North Shelby 7 280-190. They won against Brashear 8 in overtime 260-250 and against Knox 7 320-140. Players on the team are Brett, Craig, Riley, Myles, and Levi. They are coached by Melissa Schmidli.
The Putnam County 8th grade team won against Brashear 240-210 and were narrowly defeated by North Shelby 200-210 and Scotland County 240-260. Members of the team include Mary, Josh, William, Ty, Clay, Dillon, Jake, and Klayton. The team is coached by June Ledford.
