OJH TMSCA kids qualify for state

The Olney Junior High TMSCA competed Saturday, March 4 at the Texas Math and Science Coaches Association Regional Meet in Azle.

“In this Regional meet, students were able qualify for the state competition by earning a predetermined score, by placing for one of the top three individuales by grade level, or by being one of the top two teams that competes in the contests,” said Rhonda Geter.

Students competed in Number Sense, Calculator Applications, Mathematics, and Science.

“OJH brought home the top team awards in all four events for 2A schools and the Sweepstakes award, earning more cumulative points than several 5A and 6A schools,” said Geter.

Sophie Roach earned the title of “Top Gun” for placing 1st in Number Sense, 1st in Calculator Applications, 1st in Mathematics, and 2nd in Science. Tucker Cortinez and Mackenzie Berngen, along with 25 others, went to the State competition in San Antonio on April 1. The teams are coached by Geter and Dr. Greg Roach.

The Sweepstakes Team includes Kendall Bailey, Ben Baran, Mackenzie Berngen, Jett Brock, Kane Brock, Jasmine Bryan, Braelyn Casteel, Darla Castillo, Tucker Cortinez, Richard Elizondo, Aubree Englishbee, Jacobi Esquivel, Pedro Gonzalez, Shaine Grard, Gannon Guy, Oaklan Hopkins, Grace Jeske, Colby Johnson, Marlee Lane, Jaxxon Laurent, Samuel Lee, Adrian Melchor, Crayton Nash, Jordynn Petty, Victoria Pint, Bennett Powers, Sophie Roach, Odin Savard, AJ Solano, Jackson Spurlock, Ava Stewart, Foster Sullivan, Harris Sullivan, tag-along Trey Geter and mascot Harold the potato.