Quiz Bowl Team Falls Short at NECC
On April 9, 2025, the Leigh Quiz Bowl Team traveled to Northeast Community College to compete in a 28-team Quiz Bowl tournament. The team consisted of Captain Brianne Kuhr and other members Brayden Loseke, Elizabeth Hoffman, Luke Eisenmann, and Brett Wemhoff.
Leigh had tough draw facing the returning runner-up, O’Neill St. Mary’s in the first round. After a close, low-scoring match, Leigh fell short.
This moved Leigh to the Consolation side of the bracket where they had to face Emerson-Hubbard. Leigh kept their tournament run alive, beating Emerson Hubbard.
Leigh then narrowly beat West Holt, before going on to decimate Madison.
Leigh’s run on the consolation side came to an end when they fell short against eventual third-place finisher, Clarkson.
O'Neill High won the tournament and Crofton finished as runner-up.
Senior captain Brianne Kuhr said, “Even though we lost to St. Mary's in our first match, we went on a run afterwards. I am proud of our team making it to the point that we did with how many schools that were competing. We didn't end up making it as far as we would have liked, but it was a solid way to round out our season. I am proud of our quiz bowl team this season, and I know the team will have much success next year.”
“I’m so proud of our Quiz Bowl team!” said Mrs. Gall. “They work really well together and do a great job representing our school.”