Ilya Gaidarov Wins Alta

SANDY, Ut. — The vicennial edition of the Alta Silver & Black Invitational concluded Saturday night with a final round that was to feature Torrey Pines High School’s Ilya Gaidarov and Monta Vista High School’s Tarun Galagali. As Tarun had a flight to catch, the round did not take place; instead, Tarun forfeited, leaving Ilya […]

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Lynn Bimler Takes Westlake

AUSTIN, Tex. — This year’s Westlake Holiday Classic, a TFA State-qualifying tournament, was held on Friday and Saturday at Westlake High School. Forty varsity Lincoln-Douglas debaters and twenty-eight novice Lincoln-Douglas debaters attended the event.
In the final round of the varsity tournament, Winston Churchill’s Lynn Bimler defeated Stephen F. Austin High School’s James Monaco. The round […]

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Christian Keil Wins Dowling Catholic RR

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — On a 5-0 decision, Lakeville South High School’s Christian Keil defeated Saint Louis Park High School’s Catherine Tarsney to win the Dowling Catholic Round Robin. Christian represented the William Woods Tate, Jr. Pod; Catherine represented the J. Scott Wun Pod. Congratulations to both finalists!
The round was decided by Tim […]

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Sharry Grewal Wins Ohio Valley

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Ridge Claims Princeton

PRINCETON, N.J. — Ridge High School has closed out the twelfth annual Princeton Classic. The co-champions are senior David Chen and junior Varun Jayaraman.
In one semifinal round, David advanced over teammate Shireen Rudina. In the other semifinal round, Varun defeated Niskayuna High School’s Archith Murali. Melanie Plaza, Amanda Liverzani, Usha Sahay, and Mira Chernick […]

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Andrew Blay Wins La Costa Canyon

CARLSBAD, Cali. — Congratulations to the finalists at the thirty-eighth annual San Diego Winter Classic at La Costa Canyon High School: Loyola High School’s Andrew Blay and Rancho Bernardo High School’s Cameron Baghai! The two debated before a panel of Steve Pettit, Vinitha Rangarajan, and Kamil Merchant. On a 2-1 decision, Andrew defeated Cameron […]

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Tyler Cook Wins UT

AUSTIN, Tex. — This year’s Longhorn Classic at the University of Texas has come to a close. The tournament drew nearly 160 Lincoln-Douglas debaters and featured five preliminary rounds and a break to triple-octafinals. Late in the night, Westlake High School’s Andrew Waks affirmed against Salado High School’s Tyler Cook. On a 2-1 decision, Tyler […]

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