Golden Plains Middle School Scholar's Open Season
October 26, 2026
by Molly Ritter
The Golden Plains Middle School Scholars Bowl team opened their season in Rexford on October 26. All teams including 6th, 7th, and 8th competed.
The eighth grade team members included Emma Zeisler, Treighton Roach, Isabel Biecker along with seventh graders Allen Mendoza and Dominic Benavidez joining the team. They went 4-3 with wins over Weskan, Heartland Christian, Greeley CO, and Triplains to place third. “I feel like our first scholar's bowl meet was pretty good for the most part,” said Zeisler. “We answered many questions, but I feel like we could have talked more before buzzing in.”
The seventh grade team included Benny Dible, Paige Sweigart, Morgan Stevens, and sixth grader Elias Weiner. They also went 4-3 with wins over Heartland Christian, Wallace Co, Greeley CO, and Triplains. They lost to Cheylin, Weskan, and Rawlins Co. They finished with a 6-way tie for second. Following tie-breaker rules, the Bulldogs placed second overall. “I feel like our first meet went pretty well,” said Dible. “I am really excited to compete in Atwood.”
The sixth grade team competed with Triplains for the best 2 out of 3. The Bulldogs lost the first two rounds to the Vikings. Team Members were Maggie Focke, Irlanda Mar, Dally Hynek, and Ellsie Pfanenstiel. This is likely their only meet this season. The teams competed again at Atwood on November 9th.
