Immediate Release: Eight Warsaw Schools Chess Teams Advance to State After Strong Regional Showing
WARSAW, IN - Eleven chess teams from Warsaw Community Schools (WCS) traveled to Goshen on Saturday, February 21 to compete in the Indiana State Team Regional competition. Eight of those teams earned a spot at the state championship with standout performances across grade levels.
In the 3rd Grade and Under division, two teams from Washington and one team each from Jefferson and Madison qualified for state. Madison’s team delivered an impressive finish, placing third overall and bringing home a team trophy.
In the 6th Grade and Under division, teams from Leesburg, Lincoln, Madison and Washington all qualified to advance. Madison continued its strong showing in this division as well, earning a third place finish and another team trophy.
The qualifying teams will compete next at the Indiana State Chess Team Championship on March 21 in Hammond.
“Seeing eight teams advance to state really speaks to the dedication of our students and coaches,” shared Jay Bolduc, WCS chess sponsor. “It’s been another great year for WCS chess.”
Warsaw Community Schools congratulates all of the student competitors and wishes them the best as they prepare for the state championship.
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Photo Provided (left to right): Madhimalar Jeeva, Coach Jim Spalding, Michael Van Westen, Brody Shlemmer and Sullivan Corbin