Snead State Community College’s newly-revived Quiz Bowl team delivered an impressive performance at its first tournament of the season, held recently at Northeast Mississippi Community College in Booneville, Miss.

Under the leadership of Physics Instructor and Quiz Bowl Sponsor Dr. Donavan Ebersole, the team brought home strong finishes in both team and individual standings.
Competing against eight teams from across the region, Snead State fielded two squads—all made up of first-time collegiate Quiz Bowl competitors.

The first team, consisting of Kane Denham of Holly Pond, Jaxon Dendy of Albertville , and Tyler Daniel of Guntersville, tied for third place overall in team standings. The second team, made up of Eric Schmitz of Guntersville and Carter Keith of Crossville secured sixth place in the competition.

Beyond team results, Snead State athletes also excelled individually. All five competing students placed in the top 13 out of 29 participants:

• Fourth Place: Kane Denham
• Seventh Place: Tyler Daniel
• Ninth Place: Carter Keith
• 11th Place: Jaxon Dendy
• 13th Place: Eric Schmitz

Dr. Ebersole said, “I’m so proud of their performance and can’t wait to see how they continue to improve.”

While three additional team members were unable to attend this tournament, they remain important contributors to the program and will compete in upcoming events. Those students include Thomas Rowe of Boaz, Zane Hayes of Horton, and Madalyn Campbell of Albertville.

Snead State Community College recently revived its Quiz Bowl team in time to give an impressive showing at the Northeast Mississippi Community College Quiz Bowl tournament. Pictured from left are team members Tyler Daniel, Kane Denham, Snead State Physics Instructor and Team Sponsor Dr. Donavan Ebersole, Eric Schmitz, Jaxon Dendy, and Carter Keith. Not pictured are team members Thomas Rowe, Zane Hayes, and Madalyn Campbell.