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- Tue Aug 25, 2020 10:10 pm
- Forum: Middle School Quizbowl Announcements & Discussion
- Topic: (8/22/2020) 2020 MS Kickoff Tournament, hosted by LONE STAR
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3079
Re: (8/22/2020) 2020 MS Kickoff Tournament, hosted by LONE STAR
Mike Laudermith, in particular, is an outstanding reader and very engaging and professional in how he manages his sessions. I would also like to follow your lead and publicly shout-out Mike Laudermith for an exceptional job as a moderator Mike Laudermith is a gold standard moderator at any tourname...
- Thu Feb 20, 2020 3:12 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: IHSA Sectional Assignments are posted
- Replies: 3
- Views: 807
- Sun Feb 16, 2020 12:32 am
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: 2020 Masonics
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1069
Re: 2020 Masonics
3A Sectional at Fenton (Bensenville)
1st - Hinsdale Central
2nd - Jones College Prep
3rd - Willowbrook
4th - Lyons Township
1st - Hinsdale Central
2nd - Jones College Prep
3rd - Willowbrook
4th - Lyons Township
- Fri Oct 04, 2019 11:12 am
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Earlybird @ UIUC (9/28/2019)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6618
Re: Earlybird @ UIUC (9/28/2019)
Have stats from Earlybird been posted yet?
- Wed Mar 06, 2019 12:32 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: 2019 Masonic/Reinstein Set Discussion
- Replies: 28
- Views: 10833
Re: 2019 Masonic/Reinstein Set Discussion
I was a moderator for 3A, including the championship. I thought the question difficulty was spot-on to differentiate the top teams in 3A, but some tossups were clearly too tough for the field median. I don't want to single out any teams here but there were definitely some in 3A with surprisingly wid...
- Wed Feb 20, 2019 10:45 am
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: 2019 Masonic/Reinstein Set Discussion
- Replies: 28
- Views: 10833
Re: Set Discussion
Not a criticism, just an observation... In Round 7 (iirc), there was a teamwork question on the languages of India. Part 1 was worded something like, "This is the first language for only 0.1% of Indians, but a majority of Indians learn it as a second language in school." In both playoff ro...
- Fri Jan 18, 2019 12:17 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Huskie Bowl @ NIU (February 9, 2019)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2422
Re: Huskie Bowl @ NIU (February 9, 2019)
As someone who was asked to staff Huskie Bowl, I was told by Jeremy quite a while ago that Huskie Bowl would be canceled. Were coaches not informed?
I know that the Loyola Ultima, originally scheduled for tomorrow (1/19), has been postponed to Feb 9th.
I know that the Loyola Ultima, originally scheduled for tomorrow (1/19), has been postponed to Feb 9th.
- Fri Mar 17, 2017 4:14 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: IHSA 2017
- Replies: 36
- Views: 14589
Re: IHSA 2017
2017 IHSA Scholastic Bowl State Finals results: Class 1A: 1. Timothy Christian (Elmhurst) 2. Williamsville 3. Southwestern (Piasa) 4. Robinson Class 2A: 1. IMSA 2. University Lab (Urbana) 3. Auburn (Rockford) 4. Dunlap Congratulations to Timothy Christian and IMSA! I am anxious to hear feedback on t...
- Thu Mar 16, 2017 11:34 am
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: IHSA 2017
- Replies: 36
- Views: 14589
Re: IHSA 2017
I just wanted to take a moment and wish all teams competing in the IHSA Scholastic Bowl State Finals tomorrow good luck! As a coach and officer in the IHSSBCA, I would also like to extend my thanks to the players who wrote and organized the student petition to the IHSA. In the relatively recent past...
- Wed Mar 08, 2017 11:20 am
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: IHSA 2017
- Replies: 36
- Views: 14589
Re: IHSA 2017
Every Regional has submitted results, so I'd say you are safe to discuss the questions.hcube wrote:When can we discuss Regionals Sets?
- Fri Feb 10, 2017 2:19 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: IHSA 2017
- Replies: 36
- Views: 14589
Re: IHSA 2017
Here's the seeding for the Class AA Hinsdale Central Sectional: 1. Hinsdale Central 2. Oak Park - River Forest 3. (Chicago) Latin 4. Evanston Township 5. (Oak Park) Fenwick 6. (Chicago) St. Ignatius College Prep 7. (Lombard) Glenbard East 8. (La Grange) Lyons Township Latin got bumped up to Class AA...
- Sun Jan 08, 2017 4:11 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Turnabout at Fenton (1/7/2017)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1550
Re: Turnabout at Fenton (1/7/2017)
I agree the tournament ran very well yesterday. Congratulations to Fenwick A! I thank all teams for attending and supporting the IHSSBCA. Stats have also been posted on the NAQT website. Many thanks to the great staffers who came out to moderate and keep score: Brad Savage, Jeremy Nelson, Ali Nagib,...
- Sun Feb 21, 2016 6:30 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Illinois '15 - '16
- Replies: 64
- Views: 31811
Re: Illinois '15 - '16
About the format: I have been invited to the Masons' April recap meeting for the past three years (it helps that it's maybe ten minutes from me). I can be reasonably confident in saying that the format is not changing. Yes, I understand it can lead to upsets, but when I've seen teams average 20ppb ...
- Thu Feb 13, 2014 12:58 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Illinois '13-'14
- Replies: 143
- Views: 68930
Re: Illinois '13-'14
Nine schools were represented at the OPRF sectional.
1. Fenton
2. Hinsdale Central
3. Latin
4. Oak Park-River Forest
5. Fenwick
6. Lyons Township
7. St. Ignatius
8. Maine South
1. Fenton
2. Hinsdale Central
3. Latin
4. Oak Park-River Forest
5. Fenwick
6. Lyons Township
7. St. Ignatius
8. Maine South
- Sat Oct 19, 2013 7:17 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: IHSSBCA Novice Tournament @ Fenton HS (10/19/13)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6520
Re: IHSSBCA Novice Tournament @ Fenton HS (10/19/13)
Congratulations to Barrington A for winning the the 2nd Annual IHSSBCA Novice Tournament held at Fenton High School! Hinsdale Central B finished in 2nd place, followed by Barrington B in 3rd, and IMSA A in 4th. Congrats as well to Cormac from York A, scoring a very impressive 119 PPG in the prelimin...
- Thu Oct 17, 2013 6:24 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: IHSSBCA Novice Tournament @ Fenton HS (10/19/13)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6520
Re: IHSSBCA Novice Tournament @ Fenton HS (10/19/13)
Each team is guaranteed 8 games. We should finish Round 8 around 3:00 pm. The championship and 3rd place games will take another half hour or so.schen wrote:What time is the tournament expected to end and how many games can each team expect to play?
- Mon Oct 14, 2013 8:46 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: IHSSBCA Novice Tournament @ Fenton HS (10/19/13)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6520
Re: IHSSBCA Novice Tournament @ Fenton HS (10/19/13)
The tournament is this week, so I'll bump it up with a question: Should teams bring their own lunches or will enough time be provided to drive somewhere? Or are there places within walking distance? Teams will have at least 45 minutes for lunch and there are ample fast-food options within a mile of...
- Thu Sep 26, 2013 1:34 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: IHSSBCA Novice Tournament @ Fenton HS (10/19/13)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6520
Re: IHSSBCA Novice Tournament @ Fenton HS (10/19/13)
The tournament is 5-on-5. At some point I think the full rules will be posted on the IHSSBCA website.
- Thu Sep 26, 2013 9:17 am
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Earlybird at Illinois - Urbana, IL (10/5/13)
- Replies: 35
- Views: 16401
Re: Earlybird at Illinois - Urbana, IL (10/5/13)
Can someone from the ABT please confirm that Earlybird is still happening on the 5th? If so, where and when does it start? It's at the point where schools have to make transportation arrangements and we haven't heard a peep from the people running the tournament. If you don't respond within the next...
- Sun Sep 15, 2013 5:36 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: IHSSBCA Novice Tournament @ Fenton HS (10/19/13)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6520
Re: IHSSBCA Novice Tournament @ Fenton HS (10/19/13)
Here is the tournament field thus far: 1. Fenton A 2. Fenton B 3. Latin A 4. Latin B 5. Palatine A 6. Palatine B 7. Riverside-Brookfield 8. Lisle 9. Homewood-Flossmoor A 10. Homewood-Flossmoor B 11. Loyola A 12. Loyola B 13. Lincoln-Way North 14. Maine South A 15. Maine South B 16. York A 17. York B...
- Thu Sep 12, 2013 11:53 am
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: IHSSBCA Novice Tournament @ Fenton HS (10/19/13)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6520
IHSSBCA Novice Tournament @ Fenton HS (10/19/13)
On Saturday, October 19th, 2013, Fenton High School in Bensenville, IL will again be one of the hosts for the IHSSBCA Novice Tournament, mirroring the SCOP 4 novice set. A registration form for the tournament can be found here: http://www.ihssbca.org/pdf/noviceentry13.pdf This tournament is open to ...
- Mon Jul 08, 2013 5:20 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Missouri Open - July 6th, 2013
- Replies: 34
- Views: 13462
Re: Missouri Open - July 6th, 2013
Just wanted to avoid confusion.
The Chicago area mirror this Saturday (July 13th) is being held at Fenton High School in Bensenville, not at UIC.
The Chicago area mirror this Saturday (July 13th) is being held at Fenton High School in Bensenville, not at UIC.
- Sat May 25, 2013 6:50 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Side Event: Schindler's Lit
- Replies: 143
- Views: 42689
Re: Side Event: Schindler's Lit
If you still need staffers, I'm free and have my laptop.
- Sun Jan 13, 2013 2:39 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Turnabouts
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2628
Re: Turnabouts
Many thanks to all the teams and staffers who came out to Fenton for the Turnabout Tournament yesterday. It was truly an outstanding event with great competition. Setting a new record for a Fenton tournament, we started well before 9:00 am and finished everything, including finals, before 3:00. Cong...
- Mon Dec 17, 2012 10:23 am
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Turnabouts
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2628
Re: Turnabouts
I have updated the list of teams above. If I hear from more interested teams this week, I will consider expanding the field, but it's unlikely.
I still need another 4 staffers, so if you can help me out on the 12th, I would really appreciate it.
I still need another 4 staffers, so if you can help me out on the 12th, I would really appreciate it.
- Thu Dec 06, 2012 3:45 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Huskie Bowl at Northern Illinois University, 2 Feb 2013
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3279
Re: Huskie Bowl at Northern Illinois University, 2 Feb 2013
Please put Fenton down for 1 team in the Competitive Division. We will bring 1 buzzer and I can staff.
- Thu Dec 06, 2012 10:33 am
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Turnabouts
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2628
Re: Turnabouts
Field update for the Fenton Turnabout: 1. Fenton A 2. Fenton B 3. Oswego East A 4. Oswego East B 5. Naperville Central 6. Naperville North 7. Maine South A 8. Maine South B 9. Fenwick A 10. Fenwick B 11. West Chicago 12. Marian Central Catholic 13. Homewood-Flossmoor B 14. Carmel Catholic A 15. Carm...
- Sun Dec 02, 2012 4:12 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: BMI3 at Bloomington HS on January 26, 13 (Bloomington, IL)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4404
Re: BMI3 at Bloomington HS on January 26, 13 (Bloomington, IL)
Please put Fenton down for 1 team. We can bring 1 buzzer system and I can staff if needed.
- Sun Nov 25, 2012 5:45 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Turnabouts
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2628
Turnabouts
On Saturday, January 12th, 2013, the IHSSBCA is again sponsoring the Turnabout Tournament at 5 sites around the state: Carterville, Fenton (Bensenville), Greenville, Centennial (Champaign), and Geneseo. Invitations to non-blacklisted teams were mailed last week. Please send registration forms to the...
- Thu Oct 25, 2012 12:24 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: The Future
- Replies: 38
- Views: 7845
Re: The Future
They need to be convinced that this is something worth arguing over, but to do this, we must first compromise. I'm still confused on what you mean by "compromise". Do you mean that more competitive teams should continue attending (or return to) tournaments run on poorly-written or non-pyr...
- Sat Oct 20, 2012 6:25 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: IHSSBCA Novice Tournament @ Fenton HS, 10/20/12
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4833
Re: IHSSBCA Novice Tournament @ Fenton HS, 10/20/12
First, many thanks to the staffers and coaches whose efforts made this a successful tournament. Second, thanks to the SCOP Novice team who produced another outstanding set this year. I was extremely impressed with the level of competition from all our novice players today. I'm already looking forwar...
- Wed Oct 10, 2012 9:31 am
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: IHSSBCA Novice Tournament @ Fenton HS, 10/20/12
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4833
Re: IHSSBCA Novice Tournament @ Fenton HS, 10/20/12
I updated the field above. Metea Valley is on my waiting list, but I won't be expanding the field again.
- Wed Oct 03, 2012 4:57 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: IHSSBCA Novice Tournament @ Fenton HS, 10/20/12
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4833
Re: IHSSBCA Novice Tournament @ Fenton HS, 10/20/12
If any teams are interested in coming and haven't informed me yet, please do so soon. I need 2 more teams to register before I can expand the field to 24.
Also, I could still use staffers. Please contact me ASAP.
Also, I could still use staffers. Please contact me ASAP.
- Tue Sep 25, 2012 1:19 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: IHSSBCA Novice Tournament @ Fenton HS, 10/20/12
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4833
Re: IHSSBCA Novice Tournament @ Fenton HS, 10/20/12
The field at Fenton is up to 15 teams, but Brad is right. I plan to send out some emails later this week.
- Thu Sep 20, 2012 1:04 pm
- Forum: Middle school area archives
- Topic: Call for Writers for CMST4
- Replies: 28
- Views: 9368
Re: Call for Writers for CMST4
I'd like to write 10/10 science, preferably life science.
- Sat Sep 15, 2012 5:30 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: IHSSBCA Novice Tournament @ Fenton HS, 10/20/12
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4833
Re: IHSSBCA Novice Tournament @ Fenton HS, 10/20/12
Here is the tournament field thus far... 1. Fenton 2. Homewood-Flossmoor 3. Rolling Meadows 4. Naperville Central 5. Whitney Young 6. St. Ignatius A 7. St. Ignatius B 8. York A 9. York B 10. Fenwick A 11. Fenwick B 12. UIC College Prep A 13. UIC College Prep B 14. Barrington A 15. Barrington B 16. E...
- Fri Sep 14, 2012 1:35 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: New and Noteworthy
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7766
Re: New and Noteworthy
I'm definitely in, and I'm sure I can get some of my former players involved as well.
- Sun Sep 02, 2012 2:16 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: IHSSBCA Novice Tournament @ Fenton HS, 10/20/12
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4833
IHSSBCA Novice Tournament @ Fenton HS, 10/20/12
On Saturday, October 20th, 2012, Fenton High School in Bensenville, IL will be one of the hosts for the inaugural IHSSBCA Novice Tournament. A registration form for the tournament can be found here: 2012_novice_registration_form.pdf This tournament is open to all IHSSBCA member teams with the follow...
- Sun Feb 26, 2012 4:37 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Illinois NAQT State Championship @ Fenton HS, 2/25/2012
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5983
Re: Illinois NAQT State Championship @ Fenton HS, 2/25/2012
I want to thank all of the teams that came to Fenton yesterday. It has been a real pleasure to host this tournament for the past four years. Special thanks to Coach Stankevitz for providing a C team to round out the field. Congratulations to Rockford Auburn for winning what I belive is their fourth ...
- Sun Feb 19, 2012 4:07 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Illinois NAQT State Championship @ Fenton HS, 2/25/2012
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5983
Re: Illinois NAQT State Championship @ Fenton HS, 2/25/2012
Yes, it was. They've since dropped out and so has Lisle.dtaylor4 wrote:Which Notre Dame, Niles?
I'd love to get the tournament back up to 24 teams. If any school(s) wants to claim the last two spots, I'm happy to give you free entry. Please let me know by Wednesday, otherwise we'll just run it with 22 teams.
- Wed Feb 15, 2012 10:30 am
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Illinois NAQT State Championship @ Fenton HS, 2/25/2012
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5983
Re: Illinois NAQT State Championship @ Fenton HS, 2/25/2012
Here is the current field for the tournament: 1. Fenton 2. Wauconda 3. Carbondale 4. Wheaton-Warrenville South A 5. Wheaton North A 6. Wheaton North B 7. IMSA A 8. IMSA B 9. Auburn A 10. Auburn B 11. New Trier 12. St. Ignatius A 13. St. Ignatius B 14. Loyola A 15. Loyola B 16. Maine South A 17. Main...
- Fri Feb 03, 2012 1:58 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: ATROPHY 3 @ Northern Illinois University (4/28/12)
- Replies: 52
- Views: 22032
Re: ATROPHY 3 @ Northern Illinois University (4/28/12)
Put Fenton down for 1 team in the Standard division. I can still staff and we'll bring a buzzer. Thanks, Brad.
- Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:07 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: A Hypothetical Illinois State Championship
- Replies: 30
- Views: 5343
Re: A Hypothetical Illinois State Championship
Seriously, bring the NAQT tournament back down here. Springfield or Bloomington are more than capable of hosting, and the drive is fairly simple (55/155/72 for the former, 55/74/39/Hwy 51 for the latter). The teams that want to come will come. I'm all for seeing greater participation in NAQT State....
- Thu Jan 12, 2012 10:08 am
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Illinois NAQT State Championship @ Fenton HS, 2/25/2012
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5983
Re: Illinois NAQT State Championship @ Fenton HS, 2/25/2012
I just updated the field, so I thought I'd give the thread a bump. There are still many Illinois teams I'd like to see come, so I'll probably send out another round of emails over the weekend. Right now I already have more teams interested than I have staffers for the tournament, so if you are free ...
- Sat Jan 07, 2012 5:51 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Turnabout @ Fenton HS (1/7/2012)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3195
Re: Turnabout @ Fenton HS (1/7/2012)
I'd like to thank all the teams who came to Fenton for Turnabout today, and especially thank the staffers who definitely made this the smoothest running tournament in Fenton quizbowl history. I'll post again when full stats are up, but here are the top four teams: 1. Barrington A 2. Fenton A 3. Mari...
- Thu Dec 15, 2011 10:34 am
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Huskie Bowl at NIU 28 Jan 2012
- Replies: 37
- Views: 10623
Re: Huskie Bowl at NIU 28 Jan 2012
Please put down Fenton for 1 team. We will bring a buzzer and I can staff.
- Sat Dec 10, 2011 4:48 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Turnabout @ Fenton HS (1/7/2012)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3195
Re: Turnabout @ Fenton HS (1/7/2012)
cornfused wrote:I can't see why I wouldn't do this. So count me in.
Gentlemen, you are the best. Thanks.Colby Burnett wrote:I'll staff this.

- Wed Dec 07, 2011 5:13 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Turnabout @ Fenton HS (1/7/2012)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3195
Re: Turnabout @ Fenton HS (1/7/2012)
Thanks, Mike. If anyone else is thinking of staffing Turnabout, please let me know. 

- Wed Dec 07, 2011 5:12 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Illinois NAQT State Championship @ Fenton HS, 2/25/2012
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5983
Illinois NAQT State Championship @ Fenton HS, 2/25/2012
On February 25, 2012, Fenton High School in Bensenville will again have the pleasure of hosting the Illinois NAQT State Championship Tournament, which qualifies teams to compete in the HSNCT held in Atlanta in May. Full tounament info and registration form are attached below, but here are the salien...
- Wed Nov 23, 2011 6:29 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Turnabout @ Fenton HS (1/7/2012)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3195
Turnabout @ Fenton HS (1/7/2012)
On January 7, Fenton HS in Bensenville will again host an IHSSBCA Turnabout. I wanted to start a thread to post the growing field and to request that anyone interested in staffing please contact me at [email protected].org. I need moderators and anyone who wants to take on the job of doing stats ...