Not a matter for debate

The Bigfork Speech and Drama team won its 10th consecutive Divisional Championship in Malta before finishing second at the Class B-C state tournament at Huntley Project in January.

Bigfork Head Coach Charlie Appleby’s team featured four state champions with Anya Young, Informative Speaking; Reuben Hubbard, Impromptu Speaking; Cole Hider, Lincoln-Douglas Debate; and Kim McDonald in drama, mime.

Informative Speaking 1. Anya Young 7. Scout Jessop

Memorized Public Address 1. Maya Hartig 5. Madigan Kinslow 6. Brette Guenzler

Dramatic Interpretation 3. Ben Johnson

Impromptu Speaking 2. Ben Keller 4. Jared Erlewine

Original Oratory

3. Liz Hyde 4. Josie Howlett Lincoln-Douglas Debate 6. Kate Reese 6th

Policy Debate 1. Anton Young and Elyse Pendlay

Extemporaneous Speaking 2. Cole Hider 4. Kristen Hutz

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