The Emporia High School debate team concluded a successful regular season with a third-place finish at the 5A state debate tournament this past weekend. Seniors Mary Yanik and Chase Ihde along with juniors Alex Bonnet and Erica Bennett compiled a record of 9 wins and 5 losses.
This marked the second year in a row that EHS has placed in the top three in the state. The team has been ranked in the top 25 in the nation throughout much of the season.
Bonnet and Yanik will continue competing in out-of-state tournaments in preparation for the national championships in Houston, Texas, over the Memorial Day weekend.
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