Century Debate Team Takes 3rd Place at State: A Trophy-Worthy Performance!

Hold on to your podiums, because the Century High Debate Team has just proven that good things come in small (but mighty) packages! After a fierce and electrifying battle at the state tournament, our team clinched 3rd place overall, and boy, was it a spectacle!

Led by the unstoppable duo of Clayton B and Rai W, Century's debate team showed the competition that size doesn't matter—especially when you're packing top-tier arguments and unbeatable teamwork. With just nine students representing Century, they stormed through five preliminary rounds with flawless precision, earning unanimous victories at every turn. Yes, you read that right—unanimous decisions! These two were on fire, shutting down opponents left and right, and setting themselves up for the ultimate showdown.

When it came time for the elimination rounds, Clayton and Rai didn't break a sweat. They soared through each round like seasoned pros, eventually making it to the final debate of the tournament. While the competition was fierce, our dynamic duo was determined, focused, and unstoppable. It was no surprise when they walked away with 2nd place in Policy Debate—an absolutely phenomenal achievement!

But that's not all. Clayton's razor-sharp reasoning and incredible speaking skills earned him the title of Top Speaker in Policy Debate, and Rai wasn’t far behind, snagging the same honor. Talk about powerhouses!

Coach Tyler couldn't be prouder of the team's performance, saying,

This team has proved time and time again that despite being smaller than several other programs, they can outperform and stand out as paragons of speech & debate. The future of this team is bright, and I am incredibly proud of every member.

And let’s not forget the cherry on top: Century High School brought home a team trophy for placing 3rd overall! This isn’t just a win; it’s a statement, and Century's second year in a row placing at the state competition.

So, what's next for Century's debate team? They have already been practicing and preparing for the state speech competition, which will be held in Blackfoot in April. With talent like this, there’s no telling how far they'll go. But one thing's for sure—their future is as bright as their arguments are sharp.

Congratulations to the Century Debate Team! Keep debating, keep winning, and keep being awesome.