The Princess Anne High School Cavaliers have made history in Virginia's highly competitive quiz show competition, taking home the prestigious first-place win and walking away with a total of $10,000 in college scholarship funding. Competing against Cave Spring High in Roanoke County, the team sponsored by the Scripps Howard Foundation and Virginia 529 impressed their coach with their determination and expertise. Their victory was highlighted on local stations WTVR and WTKR when the championship game aired on June 3rd and concluded with an All-Star show broadcast on June 10th.
The Princess Anne High School Cavaliers are celebrating a tremendous victory, taking home the top prize of $10,000 in college scholarships and claiming bragging rights from their winning performance at the statewide "Battle of the Brains" quiz show championship. This marks the first time a Hampton Roads high school has taken first place in the competition, which has been televised by WTVR in Richmond for the past 20 years and currently airs on both WTVR and WTKR. The runners-up from Cave Spring High in Roanoke County received a $5,000 scholarship. The winning team from Princess Anne High School will receive a $10,000 scholarship and an all-expenses-paid trip to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The competition challenges students to design and build a rover that can navigate a simulated Martian terrain.
The Cavaliers' victory was made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Scripps Howard Foundation and Virginia 529. Jason Tomick, coach of the Princess Anne students, described the team as a well-oiled machine, with each member understanding their role and strengths. Tomick commented that competing in quiz bowls teaches kids important lessons about sportsmanship, which could be seen in the gracious behavior of the team as they accepted their first-place award.
William Cenzon, a member of the team boasted a strong history specialty and had no trouble competing in this area. Tomick added that it is always impressive to witness the intelligence of the students which often goes beyond their years. The championship game aired on June 3, and the All-Star show aired last Saturday, June 10 at 10 a.m. The competition was tough, but our team was well-prepared and put in a lot of hard work leading up to the championship game. Despite the pressure, they remained focused and determined, which ultimately led to their success.
Through the hard work of Coach Tomick and the sharp intelligence of each of the team members, Princess Anne High School has successfully achieved a renowned first with their endowment into Virginia's "Battle of the Brains" quiz show championship. By placing in first place during the competition, the team can look forward to receiving the top prize of $10,000 in college scholarships as well as demonstrating the importance of sportsmanship among all competitors. The honorable champion performance by Princess Anne Cavaliers deserves to be seen and acknowledged. This event showcased some of the best high school basketball players in the region, providing a platform for them to demonstrate their skills and compete at a high level. Additionally, the All-Star Championship serves as a reminder of the positive impact that sports can have on young athletes and their communities.
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