White Cloud Quiz Bowl Team Captures State Title. National Tourney Awaits. By Stephen Smith On a most auspicious day, heralded by bright sunny rays, cool winds, and set on the stunningly beautiful campus of Michigan State University, the White Cloud Varsity Quiz Bowl Team (9-0) triumphed over the best competition in the great state of Michigan. In the process, the team captured the 2023 Class C/D Michigan High School Quiz Bowl State Championship! In the preliminary rounds, White Cloud decisively dispatched Brown City (315-50), Bridgman (300-105), Carsonville-Port Sanilac (295-115), and Kent City (210-55). For all their success, White Cloud was awarded the top seed for the championship playoff rounds. The White Cloud contingent was a spectacular force to be reckoned with in every match and dominated teams in the playoff rounds by dismantling Carsonville-Port Sanilac (260-70), Kalamazoo Christian (240-105), White Pigeon (275-35), Holton (260-130), and Manchester (240-145). In an incredible performance and unmatched display of academic brilliance, White Cloud absolutely crushed all of their adversaries with a combined score of 2,395-810 and averaged 266 points per game. Most impressively, the Indians routed state runner-up, Kalamazoo Christian, by 135 points and vanquished 3rd-place finisher, Carsonville-Port Sanilac, by 190 points in the playoffs. The top 17 teams in their finishes were as follows: White Cloud (1st), Kalamazoo Christian (2nd), Carsonville-Port Sanilac (3rd), White Pigeon (4th), Holton (5th), Manchester (6th), Roscommon (7th), Saugatuck (8th tie), Bridgman (8th tie), Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart (10th), New Buffalo (10th), Kent City (12th), Alcona (13th tie), Deckerville (13th tie), Sandusky (15th tie), Lawrence (15th tie), and Brown City (17th). The undefeated White Cloud State Champions were led in scoring by Brian Schaefer with an astronomical 525 points, earning him 2nd-Team All-State honors once again. Senior Captain Malachi Graves, two-time All-Conference recipient, erupted for an additional 265 points providing consistent leadership and poise, demanding excellence from everyone around him. Conference Honorable Mention Wyatt Karnes excelled in arguably his best outing of the year, scoring 185 points in critical moments of the team’s most contentious matches. Two-time All-Conference Zane Keith contributed another 140 points, a healthy portion, which effectively demonstrated a well-rounded, complete team effort. Furthermore, on an individual basis, White Cloud competitors ranked in the top third of all scoring by players exhibiting, yet again, the extraordinary talent of the team. As the 2023 Class C/D State Champion, White Cloud has qualified for the NAQT Small School National Championship Tournament for the 26th time in school history. In addition, this is the 34th occasion that White Cloud has qualified for the state competition, an all-time Class C/D record, continuing the legacy and tradition of the quiz bowl program. Coach Stephen Smith and the team would like to specifically thank coach emeritus Tony McHattie and assistant coaches Allison McPhall, Arnie Baker, and Dallas Dowling. In addition, the team would like to extend their gratitude to all the parents, teachers, administrators, and community members for their continued support of the quiz bowl team. Without you, none of the team’s success would be possible. The national tournament will be held in Chicago on April 28-30, 2023. Stay tuned for more updates. Individual Scoring Statistics
Name: Preliminary Rounds Playoffs Rounds: Brian Schaefer: 210 Pts 52.50 PPG 315 Pts 63 PPG Malachi Graves: 130 Pts 32.50 PPG 135 Pts 27 PPG Wyatt Karnes: 100 Pts 25 PPG 85 Pts 18.09 PPG Zane Keith: 60 Pts 15 PPG 80 Pts 17.02 PPG
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Tony Sweany
4/24/2023 09:50:02 am
Congratulations to the winners of the Quiz Bowl , wow. From Gloucester Virginia.
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Joe Karnes
4/24/2023 10:22:18 am
Proud Dad here!
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Terry VanArman
4/24/2023 04:14:47 pm
Awesome! Keep it going team! You should all be extremely proud. From Venice, FL, formerly Fremont, MI
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Mary Sweany
4/25/2023 06:48:37 pm
Super Congratulations to the entire team and a special Congratulations to my nephew, Zane Keith. I am so proud of you. You are truly blessed. Love Mary & Tony
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