Centre scholars third in state

Centre High School scholars’ bowl team placed third in state class 1A division 1 on Saturday in LeRoy.

The team, composed of Carrie Carlson, Jacob Jirak, Theo Kassebaum, Tyler Klenda, and Tom Oborny, was undefeated in pool play. The team defeated Rolla, 60-30; Melvern-Marias De Cygnes Valley, 60-30; Ashland, 70-20; Pike Valley, 60-50; and Goessel, 50-25.

The team was 3-2 in championship round pool play. They defeated Quinter, 60-20; Lakeside, 30-5; and Baileyville B&B, 80-20. Their losses were against Ashland, 50-40; and Rolla, 30-25.