Lexington, Colonel Crawford take top honors in final middle school Academic Challenge

Sixth, seventh and eighth graders competed in their final Academic Challenge of the 2023-2024 school year on May 14 and 15 at Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center in Mansfield.

Here are the results:

Sixth 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.

Seventh/eighth grades

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

“We had another fantastic year; this one marked with very close competitions at all levels! What a joy to see so many students enjoying academics and showcasing their talents,” says Leanna Ferreira, tournament director.