Ten teams representing five Morgan County junior high and middle schools competed in the Spring Morgan County Scholars’ Bowl tournament at Cotaco Junior High.

Lacey’s Spring big winner in tournament

On March 21, the Spring Morgan County Scholars’ Bowl tournament was held at Cotaco Junior High School.

Five schools participated – Cotaco, Danville, Eva, Falkville and Lacey’s Spring. Each had two teams competing for the championship.

The teams faced off in a double elimination tourney. Eight teams competed at the same time while the two teams not competing played chess during the break.

Lacey’s Spring won first place followed by Cotaco Junior High in second place, Eva Junior High in third place and Danville Middle in fourth place.

Cotaco won second place in the Spring Morgan County Scholars’ Bowl tournament. Team members are, from left, (front) Asa Smith, Thomas Gipner, Eli Linderman, (back) Conner Sims, Jasper Smith, Xander Dykers, Bailey Roberts and Zach Kodra.

Lacey’s Spring won first place in the Spring Morgan County Scholars’ Bowl tournament. Team members are, from left, (front) Rhi Potter, Tessa Damron, Kaitlyn Davis, (back) Ethan Collins, Mary Anna Lushbaugh, Jake Cantrell and Desi Burrows.

Eva Junior High won third place in the Spring Morgan County Scholars’ Bowl tournament. Team members are, from left, (front) Brayden Henderson, (back) Victoria Roberts, Karissa Hall, Bethanie Ricci, Zach Cater, Blake Holmes and Jacob Etheredge.