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by MLaudermith
Sun Nov 20, 2022 1:50 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: IHSSBCA Kickoff Tournament @ Fenton HS (11/19/22)
Replies: 4
Views: 1958

Re: IHSSBCA Kickoff Tournament @ Fenton HS (11/19/22)

Yesterday's IHSSBCA Kickoff Tournament at Fenton HS was a big success! Many thanks to all the teams and players who came out to compete. First, congratulations to our top 4 teams... Buffalo Grove A Waubonsie Valley A Barrington A Timothy Christian A Congrats as well to Rohan Ganeshan of Buffalo Grov...
by MLaudermith
Fri Nov 11, 2022 9:35 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: IHSSBCA Kickoff Tournament @ Fenton HS (11/19/22)
Replies: 4
Views: 1958

Re: IHSSBCA Kickoff Tournament @ Fenton HS (11/19/22)

Due to insufficient registration for the Challenge division, all teams have now been combined into a single tournament. Details of the tournament format will be announced early next week, but the current plan is to play 5 rounds of preliminary games using power matching. Then, the one 5-0 team, five...
by MLaudermith
Mon Oct 31, 2022 11:43 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: IHSSBCA Kickoff Tournament @ Fenton HS (11/19/22)
Replies: 4
Views: 1958

Re: IHSSBCA Kickoff Tournament @ Fenton HS (11/19/22)

With about 3 weeks to go until Kickoffs, I still have an opening in the Challenge division. Also, I am still definitely in need of staffers. If you are interested in staffing, which comes with remuneration (likely around $50) and lunch, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/YJyiB2cDCXyNqNVT6 .
by MLaudermith
Sun Oct 09, 2022 5:31 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: IHSSBCA Kickoff Tournament @ Fenton HS (11/19/22)
Replies: 4
Views: 1958

Re: IHSSBCA Kickoff Tournament @ Fenton HS (11/19/22)

The official IHSSBCA registration form for Kickoffs has now been posted: https://ihssbca.org/wp-content/uploads/ ... ffform.pdf
by MLaudermith
Thu Sep 22, 2022 10:35 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: IHSSBCA Kickoff Tournament @ Fenton HS (11/19/22)
Replies: 4
Views: 1958

IHSSBCA Kickoff Tournament @ Fenton HS (11/19/22)

On Saturday, November 19, 2022, Fenton HS in Bensenville, IL (just west of the O'Hare Airport) will proudly host the northern Chicagoland site for the IHSSBCA David L. Riley Kickoffs. I, Mike Laudermith, will serve as tournament director. Question Set : IS-215 from NAQT Rules : Kickoffs follow all r...
by MLaudermith
Sat Apr 17, 2021 11:00 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Team Illinois Tryouts for 2021 NASAT
Replies: 0
Views: 2530

Team Illinois Tryouts for 2021 NASAT

The 2021 NASAT (National All-Star Academic Tournament) will be held online June 19-20, and we in Illinois want to defend our title and extend our string of consecutive wins. . .so it is time to hold tryouts for Team Illinois. Tryouts using the WORKSHOP set will be held the last week of April, in two...
by MLaudermith
Mon Mar 15, 2021 9:31 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Illinois 2020-21
Replies: 25
Views: 9192

Re: Illinois 2020-21

Since no one has posted on it yet, let me congratulate the teams who won IHSA sectionals on Saturday. I'm very glad you were able to compete despite present difficulties. Class A: Williamsville Peru St. Bede Albion Edwards County Champaign St. Thomas More Keith Country Day DuQuoin Piasa Southwestern...
by MLaudermith
Tue Aug 25, 2020 10:10 pm
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: (8/22/2020) 2020 MS Kickoff Tournament, hosted by LONE STAR
Replies: 18
Views: 6647

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...
by MLaudermith
Sun Mar 08, 2020 4:47 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2020 Masonic/Reinstein set discussion
Replies: 5
Views: 997

Re: 2020 Masonic/Reinstein set discussion

Shaffer went dead in my room as well, though McCullers was answered by Stevenson. I have seen questions on Shaffer go unanswered at multiple tournaments over the past few years. Is Equus just not considered part of the high school canon? What about Amadeus?
by MLaudermith
Sun Mar 08, 2020 3:17 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2020 Masonic/Reinstein set discussion
Replies: 5
Views: 997

Re: 2020 Masonic/Reinstein set discussion

Great questions again, David! Some of the Lit definitely played hard. I read games in which Piers Plowman , Malamud, Whittier, Millay, and the entire James Franzen teamwork question went dead. In the case of the last one, both teams indicated they were unfamiliar with any of the three answers. I don...
by MLaudermith
Thu Feb 20, 2020 3:12 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: IHSA Sectional Assignments are posted
Replies: 3
Views: 1662

Re: IHSA Sectional Assignments are posted

The Regional schedules have been posted.
1A
2A
by MLaudermith
Sun Feb 16, 2020 12:32 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2020 Masonics
Replies: 8
Views: 2075

Re: 2020 Masonics

3A Sectional at Fenton (Bensenville)
1st - Hinsdale Central
2nd - Jones College Prep
3rd - Willowbrook
4th - Lyons Township
by MLaudermith
Fri Oct 04, 2019 11:12 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Earlybird @ UIUC (9/28/2019)
Replies: 9
Views: 8244

Re: Earlybird @ UIUC (9/28/2019)

Have stats from Earlybird been posted yet?
by MLaudermith
Wed Mar 06, 2019 12:32 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2019 Masonic/Reinstein Set Discussion
Replies: 28
Views: 13339

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...
by MLaudermith
Wed Feb 20, 2019 10:45 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2019 Masonic/Reinstein Set Discussion
Replies: 28
Views: 13339

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...
by MLaudermith
Fri Jan 18, 2019 12:17 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Huskie Bowl @ NIU (February 9, 2019)
Replies: 3
Views: 2992

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.
by MLaudermith
Fri Mar 17, 2017 4:14 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: IHSA 2017
Replies: 36
Views: 17207

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...
by MLaudermith
Thu Mar 16, 2017 11:34 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: IHSA 2017
Replies: 36
Views: 17207

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...
by MLaudermith
Wed Mar 08, 2017 11:20 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: IHSA 2017
Replies: 36
Views: 17207

Re: IHSA 2017

hcube wrote:When can we discuss Regionals Sets?
Every Regional has submitted results, so I'd say you are safe to discuss the questions.
by MLaudermith
Fri Feb 10, 2017 2:19 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: IHSA 2017
Replies: 36
Views: 17207

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...
by MLaudermith
Sun Jan 08, 2017 4:11 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Turnabout at Fenton (1/7/2017)
Replies: 2
Views: 1938

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,...
by MLaudermith
Sun Feb 21, 2016 6:30 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Illinois '15 - '16
Replies: 64
Views: 47057

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 ...
by MLaudermith
Thu Feb 13, 2014 12:58 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Illinois '13-'14
Replies: 143
Views: 77601

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
by MLaudermith
Sat Oct 19, 2013 7:17 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: IHSSBCA Novice Tournament @ Fenton HS (10/19/13)
Replies: 12
Views: 7664

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...
by MLaudermith
Thu Oct 17, 2013 6:24 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: IHSSBCA Novice Tournament @ Fenton HS (10/19/13)
Replies: 12
Views: 7664

Re: IHSSBCA Novice Tournament @ Fenton HS (10/19/13)

schen wrote:What time is the tournament expected to end and how many games can each team expect to play?
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.
by MLaudermith
Mon Oct 14, 2013 8:46 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: IHSSBCA Novice Tournament @ Fenton HS (10/19/13)
Replies: 12
Views: 7664

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...
by MLaudermith
Thu Sep 26, 2013 1:34 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: IHSSBCA Novice Tournament @ Fenton HS (10/19/13)
Replies: 12
Views: 7664

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.
by MLaudermith
Thu Sep 26, 2013 9:17 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Earlybird at Illinois - Urbana, IL (10/5/13)
Replies: 35
Views: 19048

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...
by MLaudermith
Sun Sep 15, 2013 5:36 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: IHSSBCA Novice Tournament @ Fenton HS (10/19/13)
Replies: 12
Views: 7664

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...
by MLaudermith
Thu Sep 12, 2013 11:53 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: IHSSBCA Novice Tournament @ Fenton HS (10/19/13)
Replies: 12
Views: 7664

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 ...
by MLaudermith
Mon Jul 08, 2013 5:20 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Missouri Open - July 6th, 2013
Replies: 34
Views: 15293

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.
by MLaudermith
Sat May 25, 2013 6:50 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Side Event: Schindler's Lit
Replies: 143
Views: 49091

Re: Side Event: Schindler's Lit

If you still need staffers, I'm free and have my laptop.
by MLaudermith
Sun Jan 13, 2013 2:39 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Turnabouts
Replies: 6
Views: 3183

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...
by MLaudermith
Mon Dec 17, 2012 10:23 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Turnabouts
Replies: 6
Views: 3183

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.
by MLaudermith
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: 3997

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.
by MLaudermith
Thu Dec 06, 2012 10:33 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Turnabouts
Replies: 6
Views: 3183

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...
by MLaudermith
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: 5073

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.
by MLaudermith
Sun Nov 25, 2012 5:45 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Turnabouts
Replies: 6
Views: 3183

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...
by MLaudermith
Thu Oct 25, 2012 12:24 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: The Future
Replies: 38
Views: 9783

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...
by MLaudermith
Sat Oct 20, 2012 6:25 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: IHSSBCA Novice Tournament @ Fenton HS, 10/20/12
Replies: 10
Views: 5784

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...
by MLaudermith
Wed Oct 10, 2012 9:31 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: IHSSBCA Novice Tournament @ Fenton HS, 10/20/12
Replies: 10
Views: 5784

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.
by MLaudermith
Wed Oct 03, 2012 4:57 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: IHSSBCA Novice Tournament @ Fenton HS, 10/20/12
Replies: 10
Views: 5784

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.
by MLaudermith
Tue Sep 25, 2012 1:19 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: IHSSBCA Novice Tournament @ Fenton HS, 10/20/12
Replies: 10
Views: 5784

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.
by MLaudermith
Thu Sep 20, 2012 1:04 pm
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: Call for Writers for CMST4
Replies: 28
Views: 10715

Re: Call for Writers for CMST4

I'd like to write 10/10 science, preferably life science.
by MLaudermith
Sat Sep 15, 2012 5:30 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: IHSSBCA Novice Tournament @ Fenton HS, 10/20/12
Replies: 10
Views: 5784

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...
by MLaudermith
Fri Sep 14, 2012 1:35 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: New and Noteworthy
Replies: 21
Views: 9144

Re: New and Noteworthy

I'm definitely in, and I'm sure I can get some of my former players involved as well.
by MLaudermith
Sun Sep 02, 2012 2:16 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: IHSSBCA Novice Tournament @ Fenton HS, 10/20/12
Replies: 10
Views: 5784

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...
by MLaudermith
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: 7443

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 ...
by MLaudermith
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: 7443

Re: Illinois NAQT State Championship @ Fenton HS, 2/25/2012

dtaylor4 wrote:Which Notre Dame, Niles?
Yes, it was. They've since dropped out and so has Lisle.

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.
by MLaudermith
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: 7443

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...