A team of talented students from Brown Summit Middle School has earned national recognition after capturing the National Championship title at the Long Island Quiz Bowl Alliance (LIQBA) National Tournament.
The championship marks the culmination of a remarkable season for the Brown Summit Quiz Bowl team, whose members demonstrated exceptional academic knowledge, teamwork and perseverance while competing against some of the nation's top middle school students.
Quiz Bowl is a fast-paced academic competition that challenges students across a wide range of subjects, including mathematics, science, history, literature, fine arts and geography. Teams use a lockout buzzer system to answer questions, rewarding both quick thinking and deep content knowledge.
To reach the national tournament, Brown Summit first placed among the top 15 percent of competitors in both the Fall and Spring 30-20-10 tournaments before winning the Southern Regional Championship. Their success earned them a spot in Birmingham, Alabama, where they faced regional champions from across the country.
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Competing against teams from New York, Iowa and Colorado, Brown Summit advanced to the championship round against Ardsley Middle School of New York. After handing the previously undefeated team its first loss of the tournament, Brown Summit forced a winner-take-all final match. The students rallied from behind and delivered a strong fourth-quarter performance to secure the National Championship.
"This achievement reflects countless hours of preparation, collaboration and dedication from our students," said coach Beth Perdue. "Their curiosity, work ethic and love of learning helped them rise to the challenge on the national stage."
Championship team members
The championship team includes:
- Maulik Narsale, 8th grade (team captain)
- Arnav Verma, 7th grade
- Paarth Mehta, 7th grade
- Maya Narsale, 7th grade
- Trent Teoh, 6th grade
Additional team members who contributed to the team's successful season include:
- Amelia Wall, 8th grade
- Helen Anderson, 7th grade
The team is coached by Beth Perdue and Amy Teoh, with support from Brown Summit Middle School Principal Dr. Kimberly Jones-Goods.
The national title highlights the strength of academic enrichment opportunities available throughout Guilford County Schools and showcases how students are encouraged to pursue excellence both inside and outside the classroom.
As National Champions, these students have demonstrated that dedication, teamwork and a passion for learning can lead to extraordinary success. Brown Summit Middle School and the entire Guilford County Schools community celebrate their remarkable accomplishment.
