1/19 Tournament Weekend: More Tournaments, More Ws

Another weekend, another set of debaters winning big. We saw a variety of competitions this weekend and, as always, we’re proud of all involved. Let’s see what happened!

SPRINGBOARD JANUARY CAPSTONE

The NSDA held a scrimmage-style WSD event. The Springboard events at 100% free so if you are looking for opportunities to practice, you (and your friends) should definitely sign up! The only undefeated team at the tournament was La Cueva’s Daniel Di Palma, Amandeep Prasankumar, and Linus Wang. Congratulations!

THE WILDCAT WINTER WHIRLWIND PLANO SWING

In the final round, Flower Mound Fire on the proposition debated Greenhill Onyx on the opposition. They debated the motion “TH prefers investment in public transportation infrastructure over investment in automobile infrastructure.” On a 3-0 decision, Flower Mound emerged victorious. Congratulations to Aditi Singh, Poorvi Kumar, and Jessica John.

The top 10 speakers were as follows:

1. Srishthi Das - Southlake Carroll Shamrock

2. Rishi Shori - Southlake Carroll Shamrock

3. Aditi Singh - Flower Mound Fire

4. Poorvi Kumar - Flower Mound Fire

5. Sophia Li Greenhill Onyx 

6. Vikram Mohan - Coppell Obirose

7. Anjana Boppana - Coppell Daisy

8. Kaden Alibhai - Greenhill Onyx

9. Jessica John - Flower Mound Fire

10. Anya Tewari - Hockaday Green

Full results can be found here.

14TH ANNUAL ALIEF HASTINGS SPEECH AND DEBATE TOURNAMENT

In Houston, there was a closeout in finals for Elkins. Congratulations to Charlize Lopez, Jaydev Moparthy, Irene John, Sam Sajo, Victoria Tran, Ashritha Akkaladevi, Dhanuj Paladugu, Daya Mathew, and Aryan Goel. 

Full results can be found here.

LAKE TRAVIS CAVALIER CLASSIC TFA

In Lake Travis, there was another closeout in finals. This time, Dripping Springs took the crown(s)! Congratulations to Zoey Parks, Liam Ianiro, Will McAdams, Colton De Los Santos, Trudy Lagarde, and Laurel Carley

Full results can be found here.

CLEAR CREEK CLASSIC

In League City, we had yet another closeout. Congratulations to Clear Springs for taking the top two spots! Shout out to Braden Link, Aiden Estes, Hamilton Hurst, Rylan Smith, Katelynn Boggess, Kenadie Pugh, Sheena To, Valerie James, and Shahmeen Dhukka.

Full results can be found here.

PCFL 3 AT COUNCIL ROCK NORTH

While there is not more than one round reported on Tabroom, a scrimmage was held in Pennsylvania. Shoutout to all the teams who put themselves out there. If you have any information you’d like for us to add to this article, let us know!

THE ADELANTE INTERNATIONAL WORLD SCHOOLS DEBATE TOURNAMENT

Last but not least, the Adelante International tournament was hosted in Miami, Florida. What was really awesome about this tournament is not that they have both a novice and varsity division (which we should do more of) but they ALSO had a Spanish-speaking division as well! We applaud their inclusivity and we hope all those involved had a wonderful time.

Varsity

In the final round, Grand Oaks on the proposition faced Christopher Columbus on the opposition. They debated the motion “This House, as the United States, would abandon the Monroe Doctrine”. On a 6-3 decision, Grand Oaks claimed the championship title! Congratulations to Chris Cartagena, Landon Coutee, Lakshmi Sirangi, and Grace Conner.

The top 10 speakers were as follows:

1. Anisha Gupta - Grand Oaks 

2. Caleb Gile - American Logos 200

3. Sven Stumbauer - Christopher Columbus 200

4. Noah Musibay - Miami Beach Senior High

5. Jonathan Toledo - Miami Beach Senior High

6. Sara Edelstein - Miami Beach Senior High-

7. Mengistu Caleb - Colorado

8. Mandy Fuller - Miami Beach Senior High

9. Abhinav Sattur - Trinity Prep 

10. Kit Freeman - Colorado 

Novice

In the final round, Trinity Prep on the proposition debated Colorado on the opposition. They debated the motion “This House, as the United States, would abandon the Monroe Doctrine”. On a 3-0 decision, Colorado secured their victory. Congratulations to Ella Merwin Olk, Wendy Warner, and Caroline Gaghen!

Español

In the final round Miami Beach Senior High on the proposition debated the Colorado/Columbus Alliance on the opposition. They debated the motion “Esta casa, representando los Estados Unidos, abandonaría la Doctrina Monroe”. On a 3-0 decision, Miami Beach Senior High emerged victorious. Congratulations to Megan Madhosingh, Melanie Toledo, Kamila Romero, Helena Soriano, and Maia Ottaggio!

The top 10 speakers were as follows:

1. Maia Ottaggio - Miami Beach Senior High-

2. Sophia Gomez - Colorado/Columbus Alliance

3. Nick Diaz - Colorado/Columbus Alliance

4. Kamila Romero - Miami Beach Senior High

5. Graham Neely - Colorado/Columbus Alliance

6. Robert Kenney - Colorado Mata & Chavez & Kenney

7. Ignacio Chazarreta - Christopher Columbus 301

8. Melanie Toledo - Miami Beach Senior High

9. Johanna Mata - Colorado 

10. Daniel Alvarez - Christopher Columbus 301

Full results for all divisions can be accessed here (English) and here (Spanish).

WOWI Shoutouts

It’s our favorite part–shouting out our WOWI Alum! Congrats to the following folks:

1. Poorvi Kumar (Champ, fourth speaker)

2. Vikram Mohan (Semis, sixth speaker)

3. Abhiram Annavajhula (Semis)

4. Sristhi Das (Quarters, top speaker)

5. Anjana Boppana (Quarters, seventh speaker)

6. Aditi Shah (Quarters)

7. Meher Talreja (Quarters)