Middle school students to compete at state Governor’s Cup competition

Seven local middle school students will be competing at the academic team Governor’s Cup state competition. 

From Whitley County Middle School, Kambree Bunch, for composition and social studies; Reese Croley, for math assessment; Samuel Lemons, for social studies assessment; and Miles Leskiw, for math assessment, will all compete at the state competition. 

Overall the Whitley County team placed third at the regional tournament bringing home the third-place award for quick recall and the fourth-place award for future problem solvers. 

Whitley County Middle School’s academic team coach is Sarah Veach-Draper.

Williamsburg Middle School will send three students to the state competition including Tatum Croley, for composition; Harlan Marietta, for language arts; and Kianna Ballew, for arts and humanities. 

Williamsburg’s academic team coach is Trisha Carnes.