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Iola Jacks Tournament tradition continues at high school
Examiner photo by Kiersten Mulle The Class of 2023 were repeat champions at the Second Annual Iola Jacks Tournament April 6. Team members pictured left to right:, Brian Crosby, Easton Evans, Jack Rice and Gabriel London.
IOLA – Iola yearbook staff hosted their Second Annual Jacks Tournament April 6, at the high school gym.
Seven teams competed in the classic game of Jacks for a medal and bragging rights. The Iola Yearbook staff began the tournament to promote school spirit, class pride, and a welcome break. This year the tournament added a sixth-grade team.
The class of 2023 won the inaugural tournament and was determined to win again this year. Teams representing grades 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12th competed and again adding additional spark was a team of faculty members. The tournament included two 5-minute intervals to reach the highest score with the top three finishers competing in a sudden-death playoff round.
Class of 2023 prevailed earning another championship. Team members include Jack Rice, Brian Crosby, Gabriel London and Easton Evans. The first-place team won a medal of their choice and had their names placed on a plaque. Second place finishers were the team of faculty members: Jamie McDougald, Jason Jolly, Debbie Lero and Rachel Raley. Placing third was the 11th grade team: John England, Cullen Walton, Caden Jordan and Giovanni Mendez. All participants received a snack bar voucher.
Yearbook staff members hope to continue the tradition next year. Current staff members are Kayley Shephard, Shauna Berg, Zoe Compian, Abree Raley, Kiera McPeek, editor Kiersten Mulle, editor Chaney Kay and sponsor Sofi Teston.