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(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL)- The Lakewood Ranch High School (LRHS) Academic Team (A Team) earned two top five finishes at its first meet of the year on Thursday at Braden River High School.
High schools across Manatee County competed in academic trivia covering subjects such as math, history, English foreign language, science and social studies.
The LRHS A Team competed as two teams. The Green Team finished fifth place with a total of 121 points, and the Black Team placed third with 138 points.
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The students that competed with LRHS were -
Danielle Amir
Maia Bacchu
Jack Barnes
Sophia De La Cruz
Alex Hysell
Katie Lo
Joseph McMahon,
Megan Vitale
Keaven Zheng
Amir moved her team into third place after correctly answering two 15-point questions in a row during the third round.
LRHS A Team sponsor and biology teacher James Byrne said it was “a superb effort that takes a lot of courage since there is a penalty for incorrect answers.”
Students interested in joining the A Team can contact Byrne in room 804.