Some of the brightest young minds from three school districts and one charter school showcased their knowledge, teamwork, and strategy during the 2025 SESC Region Quiz Bowl held on March 25 - 26 at USU Eastern’s Jennifer Leavitt Student Center.
The high school division winners were: 1st Place - Carbon High School, 2nd Place - Emery High School, and 3rd Place - Grand County High School.
In the middle school division, Margaret L. Hopkin Middle School captured 1st place, followed by 2nd Place - San Rafael Middle School, and 3rd place - Mont Harmon Middle School.
The competitions were staged from 10:00 am to 2 pm beginning with a ten round Red Robin, where teams were tested across a range of subjects, demonstrating their depth of knowledge and quick-thinking abilities. After a break for lunch, the teams began a single-elimination tournament, where the intensity ratcheted up significantly. The knockout rounds kept everyone on the edge of their seats as each team fought for their chance at the ultimate victory.
Participating in the 2025 Regional High School Division
Carbon High School: Abby Flemett, Leo Harwood, Collin Curtis, Blake Paul, Nathan Weber, Kianna Ori, Oliver Steele, Alex Tatton, Coach: Lane Tait
Emery High School: Maleeya Mecham, Rylan Neff, Mason Trout, Izzi Turner, Damon Farley, Logan Huntington, Coaches: Brandie Tuttle, Travis Olsen
Grand County High School: Flint Lugers, Ryder Lugers, Charles Johnson, Ahzure Reed, Shayli Partridge, Pete Olsen, Liam Hilley, Jakob Simons, Coach: Hannah Wilkowske
Green River High School: Garrett Keener, Mason Sant, Allie Parsons, Byron Roundy, Jessica Norman, Coach: Tawni Jensen
Participating in the 2025 Regional Middle School Division
Helper Middle School: Russell Behn, Geno Ori, Hyrum Richardson, Zac Simms, Gavin Wilcox, Jaycie Rigby, Landon Rigby, Coach Michelle Fidell
Mont Harmon Middle School: Alex Burrows, Ashley Bryner, Joe Christensen, Hunter Cowley, Susannah Irvine, Nolan Johnson, Asher Thayn, Uriah Trostle, Coaches: Sandie Cox, Sara Feik
Canyon View Middle School: Trey Nielson, Hudson Livingston, Xandyr Tucker, Rhett Christensen, Trevin Thorne, Heidi Player, Bristol Ward, Lailey Downard, Chloe Hurst, Coach: Sydni Jewkes
Green River: Kenley Dinkins, Gracie Burnett, Carlos Reyes, Cooper Meadows, Skyler Davis, Ernan Mendez, Coach: Renn Hatt
San Rafael Middle School: Thomas Mesler, Derek Pace, Hunter Burr, Collin Robinson, Sage Cook, Desmond Behling, Kade Stewart, Coaches: Lara Barnett, Liza Roberts
Margaret L. Hopkin Middle School: Anabelle Knurbin, Lillian Stanfield, Evelyn Lewis, Niomi Kelly, Olivia Jackman, Andrea Thompson, Kenzi Penner, Emily Arreola, Coral Cameron, Nona Hadler, Coach: Becky Peterson
Pinnacle Academy: Deklan Guyman, Raider Petersen, Kieran Huff, Isaiah Hayes, Coach: Jake Hardy
Article By Sara Bryant, SESC Media Specialist