Quiz Bowl Tips

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quizbowlcaptain
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Quiz Bowl Tips

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I am about to head out for an in-person tournament, does anyone have tips for me and my team.
Will McGlaughn
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Good Goblin Housekeeping
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Re: Quiz Bowl Tips

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when you buzz in, make sure to say the right answer instead of the wrong answer. If you're going to buzz in with the wrong answer, consider not doing so

I hope this was insightful for you
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Joshua Li
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Re: Quiz Bowl Tips

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Good Goblin Housekeeping wrote: Thu Nov 16, 2023 9:14 pm when you buzz in, make sure to say the right answer instead of the wrong answer. If you're going to buzz in with the wrong answer, consider not doing so

I hope this was insightful for you
Excellent advice
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quizbowlchamp1
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Re: Quiz Bowl Tips

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Thank you for your insightful tip. Thanks to your great knowledge, I was able to get 3rd place. Thank you so much.
Russ McGlaughn
8th Grade
Rainbow Middle School (2022-)
Southside High School (2023-)
MSNCT Rising Star 2023 & 2024
MSNCT All Star 2025 (7th Place)
1st Place ASCA D2 MS State 2024
2nd Place ASCA D1 MS State 2025
ASCA All Star 2023
ASCA D2 All Star / MVP 2024
ASCA D1 All Star / MVP 2025 (new state record)

literally the most balanced MSNCT record ever (12-12)
still crashing out over 2025 MSNCT
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