Odessa Knowledge Bowl team qualifies for state

On Friday, March 4, Odessa High School's Knowledge Bowl team traveled to Whitworth University in Spokane to compete in this year's regional Knowledge Bowl tournament. The team placed fourth, which gives the Odessa students a spot at the state tournament on March 19 in Arlington, Wash. This year's varsity team in the competition comprises Cole Kissler, Molly Schafer, Elizabeth Larson, Kiegan Wehr, Stacia Lesser and Johnathon Brightwell. The team's coach is Ellen Holman.

The regional tournament had Wilbur in first place, Almira/Coulee-Hartline second, Oaksdale third, Odessa fourth and Valley Christian fifth.