2009 SC Scholastics

I helped out at the State Scholastic tournament this past weekend. Even though the High School Section had the same number as last year (29) and the Elementary had 11 more players (45) the overall turnout was down 14 players due to conflicts with Middle School students. The Middle Section had only 20 compared to 45 last year. Overall it was a really good tournament and Cola Club's Jr. members had a really strong showing led by Daniel Dodds winning the tournament and earning the invitation to the Denker Tournament of High School Champions in Indianapolis in August. Chris Labrecque took second place in the Middle School Section and Marty Anderson finished 5th. In the Elementary Section, new club member Gautham Tuppale took third place and Erik Anderson tied for 9th. Five club members gained points in this tournament.

There's supposed to be an increase in the number of scholastic tournaments next school year, possibly all the way up to 10. It looks as if scholastic chess is finally taking root in the Palmetto State.

The final crosstable is HERE.