Speech team edged out of first-place trophy

One point separated the Carbon County School District No. 2 (CCSD#2) Speech team from bringing home the 1A/2A Sweepsteak trophy, according to head coach Brenda Ostendorf.

The team did bring home the second place trophy from the Cheyenne East High School Holiday Classic.

More than 950 students from 36 schools competed in the Holiday Classic, which include four states – California, Colorado, South Dakota and Wyoming.

This meet was also a qualifier for the National Tournament of Champions, which takes place in May in Lincoln, Neb. The duet team of Jacob Dickinson and Leam Engel qualified to compete.

Ostendorf said this is a prestigious competition which is also host to a distinctive collection of scholarship opportunities.

Maya Zeiger and Lydia Smith missed qualifying for the National Tournament of Champions by one point.

The next speech meet is Jan. 16 at Kelly Walsh High School in Casper.