Spring 2024
Spring Fling @ Skyline College
The Spring Fling is a Novice/Rookie only tournament hosted after the completion of the regular season. This tournament is an opportunity for new competitors to get some experience and have some fun.
IPDA Debate:
Nandini Bhalla - (3-0) Gold Medal!
Wasim Hamdani - (1-2)
Jala Rodgers - (1-2)
Poetry Interpretation:
Mari Garcia - FIRST PLACE!!!
Mari was ranked 1st place on 4 out of 5 ballots and was ranked 2nd on the remaining ballot.
Extemp:
Wasim Hamdani - 6th Place!!
IPDA Debate:
Nandini Bhalla - (3-0) Gold Medal!
Wasim Hamdani - (1-2)
Jala Rodgers - (1-2)
Poetry Interpretation:
Mari Garcia - FIRST PLACE!!!
Mari was ranked 1st place on 4 out of 5 ballots and was ranked 2nd on the remaining ballot.
Extemp:
Wasim Hamdani - 6th Place!!
NFA Nationals @ Central Michigan University
We travelled three students competing in three events to the National Championship tournament hosted by Central Michigan University. While we didn't return with any hardware, the students had a great time, competed well, and really represented the team!
LD Debate:
Josue De Leon - (0-6)
Mari Garcia - (3-3)
Tyler Gardner - (2-4)
We also competed in Extemp and Impromptu but didn't have anyone advance to the elimination rounds.
LD Debate:
Josue De Leon - (0-6)
Mari Garcia - (3-3)
Tyler Gardner - (2-4)
We also competed in Extemp and Impromptu but didn't have anyone advance to the elimination rounds.
The Hornet Cup @ Sacramento State
IPDA Round Robin:
Tyler Gardner - 5 ballots
Open IPDA: (collapsed)
Finn Brumbaugh (3-0) Silver medalist
Wasim Hamdani (1-2)
Will Vang (1-3)
Open LD: (collapsed)
Nandini Bhalla (0-6)
Mari Garcia (5-1) - 2nd Place, 5th Speaker!
Tyler Gardner (3-3)
Wasim Hamdani (1-5)
Arishma Karan (2-4)
Jack Thompson (2-4)
Tatiana Trujillo (6-0) Quarterfinalist, 1st Speaker!!
Will Vang (1-5)
Novice Impromptu:
Mari Garcia - 5th Place!
Tyler Gardner - 5 ballots
Open IPDA: (collapsed)
Finn Brumbaugh (3-0) Silver medalist
Wasim Hamdani (1-2)
Will Vang (1-3)
Open LD: (collapsed)
Nandini Bhalla (0-6)
Mari Garcia (5-1) - 2nd Place, 5th Speaker!
Tyler Gardner (3-3)
Wasim Hamdani (1-5)
Arishma Karan (2-4)
Jack Thompson (2-4)
Tatiana Trujillo (6-0) Quarterfinalist, 1st Speaker!!
Will Vang (1-5)
Novice Impromptu:
Mari Garcia - 5th Place!
Rebel Debate Tournament @ UNLV
We drove out into the Nevada desert for the first time in a long time for the first ever "Rebel debate tournament" hosted by UNLV!
Open LD:
Mari Garcia (3-2) Semi-finalist
Junior LD:
Tyler Gardner (3-2) Quarterfinalist, 3rd speaker!
Novice LD:
Nandini Bhalla (2-3)
Wasim Hamdani (1-4) Fourth Speaker!
Steve Rincon (3-2) Semi-finalist
Open LD:
Mari Garcia (3-2) Semi-finalist
Junior LD:
Tyler Gardner (3-2) Quarterfinalist, 3rd speaker!
Novice LD:
Nandini Bhalla (2-3)
Wasim Hamdani (1-4) Fourth Speaker!
Steve Rincon (3-2) Semi-finalist
NCFA Championship Tournament @ Chico State
We competed in all of our events at the Northern California Championship Tournament!
Open LD:
Mari Garcia (3-1) Semi-finalist, 2nd Speaker!
Junior LD:
Tatiana Trujillo (4-0) Tournament Champion! 3rd Speaker
Tyler Gardner (2-2)
Novice LD:
Josue De Leon (4-0) Second Place! 3rd Speaker
Steve Rincon (2-2)
Novice Extemp:
Josue De Leon - Semi-finalist
Mari Garcia - Semi-finalist
Steve Rincon - Semi-finalist
Sweepstakes Awards!!
1st Place University in "Limited Entry" division!
4th Place University in "Open Entry" division!
Open LD:
Mari Garcia (3-1) Semi-finalist, 2nd Speaker!
Junior LD:
Tatiana Trujillo (4-0) Tournament Champion! 3rd Speaker
Tyler Gardner (2-2)
Novice LD:
Josue De Leon (4-0) Second Place! 3rd Speaker
Steve Rincon (2-2)
Novice Extemp:
Josue De Leon - Semi-finalist
Mari Garcia - Semi-finalist
Steve Rincon - Semi-finalist
Sweepstakes Awards!!
1st Place University in "Limited Entry" division!
4th Place University in "Open Entry" division!
The Talk Hawk @ Las Positas College
At the Talk Hawk we did LD and Ext/Imp
Open LD:
Tyler Gardner (2-2) 2nd Place Speaker!
Arishma Karan (0-4)
We had no breaks in IE's
Open LD:
Tyler Gardner (2-2) 2nd Place Speaker!
Arishma Karan (0-4)
We had no breaks in IE's
The Gorlok Gala @ Webster University
We traveled to St. Louis to compete in LD, Extemp, and Impromptu!
Open LD:
Mari Garcia (0-6)
Junior LD:
Tyler Gardner (1-5)
Autumn Nowdesha (3-3) 4th Speaker!
Novice LD:
Josue De Leon (2-4)
Open Extemp:
Tyler Gardner - Excellent Award (top 30%)
Open LD:
Mari Garcia (0-6)
Junior LD:
Tyler Gardner (1-5)
Autumn Nowdesha (3-3) 4th Speaker!
Novice LD:
Josue De Leon (2-4)
Open Extemp:
Tyler Gardner - Excellent Award (top 30%)
Fall 2023
The Bernacchi Invitational @ DVC
We competed in IPDA, LD, and IE's!
Novice IPDA:
Finn Brumbaugh (4-0) 2nd Place!
Josue De Leon (2-2)
Jada Norwood (2-2)
Open IPDA:
Tyler Gardner (2-2)
Novice Extemp:
Josue De Leon - 6th Place
Novice Impromptu:
Josue De Leon - 1st Place!!
Open LD:
Mari Garcia (3-1) Semifinalist!
Tyler Gardner (1-3)
Tatiana Trujillo (3-1) 2nd Place!, 6th Speaker
Novice LD:
Finn Brumbaugh (1-3)
Josue De Leon (2-2) 7th Speaker
Novice IPDA:
Finn Brumbaugh (4-0) 2nd Place!
Josue De Leon (2-2)
Jada Norwood (2-2)
Open IPDA:
Tyler Gardner (2-2)
Novice Extemp:
Josue De Leon - 6th Place
Novice Impromptu:
Josue De Leon - 1st Place!!
Open LD:
Mari Garcia (3-1) Semifinalist!
Tyler Gardner (1-3)
Tatiana Trujillo (3-1) 2nd Place!, 6th Speaker
Novice LD:
Finn Brumbaugh (1-3)
Josue De Leon (2-2) 7th Speaker
Pacific Meets the Delta Swing @ UOP & Delta
We competed in both halves of the swing at Pacific and Delta!
Novice/Junior LD:
Josue De Leon (2-3)
Tyler Gardner (4-1) 2nd Place!
Arishma Karan (2-3) 9th Speaker
Chris Monheit (1-4)
Autumn Nowdesha (3-2) Quarterfinalist, 2nd Speaker
Open LD:
Mari Garcia (2-3) 8th Speaker
Novice Impromptu:
Chris Monheit - 3rd Place (Mustang)
Novice Extemp:
Mari Garcia - 1st Place (Paul Winters), Finalist (Mustang)
Arishma Karan - 3rd Place (Paul Winters)
Open Extemp:
Autumn Nowdesha - Finalist (Mustang)
Novice/Junior LD:
Josue De Leon (2-3)
Tyler Gardner (4-1) 2nd Place!
Arishma Karan (2-3) 9th Speaker
Chris Monheit (1-4)
Autumn Nowdesha (3-2) Quarterfinalist, 2nd Speaker
Open LD:
Mari Garcia (2-3) 8th Speaker
Novice Impromptu:
Chris Monheit - 3rd Place (Mustang)
Novice Extemp:
Mari Garcia - 1st Place (Paul Winters), Finalist (Mustang)
Arishma Karan - 3rd Place (Paul Winters)
Open Extemp:
Autumn Nowdesha - Finalist (Mustang)
The Biggest Little City Classic @ UNR
We made our annual trip up the mountain to Reno and had one of our best tournaments yet!
Impromptu:
Tyler Gardner - 3rd place (Junior)
Tatiana Trujillo - 6th place (Novice)
Novice IPDA:
Josue De Leon (3-1) - Bronze, 3rd Speaker
Arishma Karan (2-2)
Open IPDA:
Tyler Gardner (3-1) - GOLD! 4th Speaker
Tatiana Trujillo (2-2) - 1st Speaker
Novice LD:
Josue De Leon (3-1) - Semifinalist
Arishma Karan (2-2) - 1st Speaker
Junior LD:
Tyler Gardner (0-4)
Tatiana Trujillo (3-1) - 2nd Place, 5th Speaker
Open LD:
Mari Garcia (2-2) - 2nd Speaker
Sweepstakes - 2nd Place in Debate, 1st Place overall (4 year)
Impromptu:
Tyler Gardner - 3rd place (Junior)
Tatiana Trujillo - 6th place (Novice)
Novice IPDA:
Josue De Leon (3-1) - Bronze, 3rd Speaker
Arishma Karan (2-2)
Open IPDA:
Tyler Gardner (3-1) - GOLD! 4th Speaker
Tatiana Trujillo (2-2) - 1st Speaker
Novice LD:
Josue De Leon (3-1) - Semifinalist
Arishma Karan (2-2) - 1st Speaker
Junior LD:
Tyler Gardner (0-4)
Tatiana Trujillo (3-1) - 2nd Place, 5th Speaker
Open LD:
Mari Garcia (2-2) - 2nd Speaker
Sweepstakes - 2nd Place in Debate, 1st Place overall (4 year)
The Steve Hunt Classic @ Lewis & Clark College
This was our first time travelling to Portland for the Steve Hunt. We competed at this tournament online during COVID, but the trip to Portland was much more fun!
Novice Extemp:
Mari Garcia - 6th Place
Novice Impromptu:
Tatiana Trujillo - 5th Place
Open LD:
Mari Garcia (4-1) - Semifinalist, 5th Speaker
Tyler Gardner (3-2) - Quarterfinalist
Autumn Nowdesha (3-2) - Quarterfinalist, 2nd Speaker
Tatiana Trujillo (4-1) - 2nd place, 3rd Speaker, 1st Novice
George Vang (4-1) - Semifinalist, 4th Speaker
Sweepstakes - 5th place in debate and 9th place overall!
Novice Extemp:
Mari Garcia - 6th Place
Novice Impromptu:
Tatiana Trujillo - 5th Place
Open LD:
Mari Garcia (4-1) - Semifinalist, 5th Speaker
Tyler Gardner (3-2) - Quarterfinalist
Autumn Nowdesha (3-2) - Quarterfinalist, 2nd Speaker
Tatiana Trujillo (4-1) - 2nd place, 3rd Speaker, 1st Novice
George Vang (4-1) - Semifinalist, 4th Speaker
Sweepstakes - 5th place in debate and 9th place overall!
The Golden Gate Season Opener @ SFSU
The traditional season opener was held at San Francisco State University and the Hornet squad did well!!
Novice Extemp:
Tatiana Trujillo - 3rd Place
Novice Impromptu:
Tatiana Trujillo - 5th Place
Open LD:
Mari Garcia (3-1) - Bronze
Autumn Nowdesha (2-2) - 8th speaker
George Vang (0-4)
Tyler Gardner (1-3)
Novice LD:
Josue De Leon (3-1) - Bronze, 7th Speaker
Tatiana Trujillo (3-1) - Gold! 1st Speaker!
Utkarsh Mehta (3-1) - Bronze, 2nd Speaker
Arishma Karan (2-2)
Novice Extemp:
Tatiana Trujillo - 3rd Place
Novice Impromptu:
Tatiana Trujillo - 5th Place
Open LD:
Mari Garcia (3-1) - Bronze
Autumn Nowdesha (2-2) - 8th speaker
George Vang (0-4)
Tyler Gardner (1-3)
Novice LD:
Josue De Leon (3-1) - Bronze, 7th Speaker
Tatiana Trujillo (3-1) - Gold! 1st Speaker!
Utkarsh Mehta (3-1) - Bronze, 2nd Speaker
Arishma Karan (2-2)
Spring 2023
The Gorlok Gala @ Webster University
Our first tournament of the spring featured a return to the Gorlok Gala in St. Louis!
Open:
Jackie Blair - (1-5)
Tony Escalante - (2-4)
Novice:
Tyler Gardner - (3-3) 2nd speaker!
Autumn Nowdesha - (2-4)
Open:
Jackie Blair - (1-5)
Tony Escalante - (2-4)
Novice:
Tyler Gardner - (3-3) 2nd speaker!
Autumn Nowdesha - (2-4)
The Talk Hawk @ Las Positas College
The Talk Hawk is a fun and innovative local tournament!
Open LD (collapsed division)
Tony Escalante - (3-1) Semifinalist! 7th Speaker
Daniel Gonzales - (1-3)
Tatiana Trujillo - (3-1) Quarterfinalist!!
Open Extemp:
Tony Escalante - 6th Place
*Daniel Gonzales was "next out" in Novice Impromptu
*Tyler Gardner was "next out" in the collapsed Open Extemp
Open LD (collapsed division)
Tony Escalante - (3-1) Semifinalist! 7th Speaker
Daniel Gonzales - (1-3)
Tatiana Trujillo - (3-1) Quarterfinalist!!
Open Extemp:
Tony Escalante - 6th Place
*Daniel Gonzales was "next out" in Novice Impromptu
*Tyler Gardner was "next out" in the collapsed Open Extemp
NCFA Spring Champs @ DVC
This is our regional championship tournament!
Open LD (collapsed division)
Jackie Blair - (3-1) Quarterfinalist! 7th Speaker
Tony Escalante - (2-2) 4th Speaker
Tyler Gardner - (2-2)
Autumn Nowdesha - (3-1) Quarterfinalist! 9th Speaker
Tatiana Trujillo - (1-3)
George Vang - (0-4)
Novice Extemp:
Tatiana Trujillo - 5th place
*Tyler Gardner was "next out" in Novice Extemp
Open LD (collapsed division)
Jackie Blair - (3-1) Quarterfinalist! 7th Speaker
Tony Escalante - (2-2) 4th Speaker
Tyler Gardner - (2-2)
Autumn Nowdesha - (3-1) Quarterfinalist! 9th Speaker
Tatiana Trujillo - (1-3)
George Vang - (0-4)
Novice Extemp:
Tatiana Trujillo - 5th place
*Tyler Gardner was "next out" in Novice Extemp
The Hornet Cup @ Sac State
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Open LD (collapsed division)
Jackie Blair (4-1) Semifinalist! 3rd Speaker Tony Escalante (4-1) Co-Champion! 2nd Speaker Tyler Gardner (4-1) Co-Champion Autumn Nowdesha (3-2) Quarterfinalist! 1st Speaker - Novice George Vang (4-1) Quarterfinalist! Open IPDA Tony Escalante (2-1) Gold Novice IPDA Tyler Gardner (2-1) Bronze Sean Riordan (2-1) Bronze George Vang (2-1) Bronze |
Novice Impromptu
Tyler Gardner - 4th Place Triathlon Tyler Gardner - 3rd Place (2nd Place in Declamation) |
NFA Nationals @ Bradley University
This may have been the best year yet for Hornet Debate at NFA Nationals! Of the five students who attended, three of them returned home with awards. George Vang lead the way for the Hornets with a 3-3 record in LD. Autumn Nowdesha, Tony Escalante, and Jackie Blair all had 2-4 records, while Tatiana finished at 1-5. Most of the team this year were novices in their first year of competition. George and Autumn both advanced to the novice elimination rounds where they finished in semifinals, while Tatiana was our second ever competitor to advance to elims in an individual speaking event - she made it the final round of novice extemporaneous speaking, where she finished third!
Open Division LD:
Jackie Blair (2-4)
Tony Escalante (2-4)
Autumn Nowdesha (2-4) Novice Semifinalist!
Tatiana Trujillo (1-5)
George Vang (3-3) Novice Semifinalist!
Open Division Extemp:
Tatiana Trujillo was Third Place in the Novice Final round!
Sacramento State finished in 13th place sweepstakes!!
Open Division LD:
Jackie Blair (2-4)
Tony Escalante (2-4)
Autumn Nowdesha (2-4) Novice Semifinalist!
Tatiana Trujillo (1-5)
George Vang (3-3) Novice Semifinalist!
Open Division Extemp:
Tatiana Trujillo was Third Place in the Novice Final round!
Sacramento State finished in 13th place sweepstakes!!
Fall 2022
The Golden Gate Season Opener @ SFSU
The traditional season opener was held at San Francisco State University and the Hornet squad did well!!
Novice Extemp:
Tyler Gardner - 4th Place
George Vang - 5th Place
Open LD:
Tony Escalante (3-1) - Gold!
Jackie Blair (4-0) - Silver!
Novice LD:
Tyler Gardner (4-0) - Silver!
Novice Extemp:
Tyler Gardner - 4th Place
George Vang - 5th Place
Open LD:
Tony Escalante (3-1) - Gold!
Jackie Blair (4-0) - Silver!
Novice LD:
Tyler Gardner (4-0) - Silver!
The "OCHOIE" @ Lafayette College
The "OCHOIE" is our first out of state tournament for the season. We travelled to Pennsylvania and represented!
Open LD:
Jackie Blair
Tony Escalante - 10th Speaker
Tehreem Khan
Open LD:
Jackie Blair
Tony Escalante - 10th Speaker
Tehreem Khan
The Biggest Little City Classic @ University of Nevada, Reno
Another trip out of state, however a short drive to Reno, for the Biggest Little City Classic! Hornets did a great job!
Open LD:
Jackie Blair (3-1) - quarterfinalist, 3rd speaker
Tony Escalante (1-3)
Tyler Gardner (2-2)
Tehreem Khan (3-1) - semifinalist, 1st speaker
Jovany Salgado (1-3)
George Vang (1-3)
Open LD:
Jackie Blair (3-1) - quarterfinalist, 3rd speaker
Tony Escalante (1-3)
Tyler Gardner (2-2)
Tehreem Khan (3-1) - semifinalist, 1st speaker
Jovany Salgado (1-3)
George Vang (1-3)
The Paul Winters & Pat Kennedy Invitational @ University of the Pacific
We returned once again to the UOP campus in Stockton for a fun regional tournament! While we didn't have any breaks in extemp/impromptu, we had great results in LD!
Novice LD:
Autumn Nowdesha (3-2) - quarterfinalist, 5th speaker
Daniel Gonzalez (3-2) - semifinalist
George Vang (3-2) - semifinalist, 3rd speaker
Novice LD:
Autumn Nowdesha (3-2) - quarterfinalist, 5th speaker
Daniel Gonzalez (3-2) - semifinalist
George Vang (3-2) - semifinalist, 3rd speaker
The DVC "Thing" @ Diablo Valley College
A fantastic two-day event for us as we approach the end of the Fall semester!
Novice Extemp:
George Vang - 4th place!
Novice LD:
Tyler Gardner (3-1) - First Place, tournament Co-champion! 3rd Speaker!
Daniel Gonzales (2-2)
George Vang (3-1) - First Place, tournament Co-champion!!
Open LD:
Jackie Blair (2-2)
Tony Escalante (1-3) - 5th speaker!
Novice Extemp:
George Vang - 4th place!
Novice LD:
Tyler Gardner (3-1) - First Place, tournament Co-champion! 3rd Speaker!
Daniel Gonzales (2-2)
George Vang (3-1) - First Place, tournament Co-champion!!
Open LD:
Jackie Blair (2-2)
Tony Escalante (1-3) - 5th speaker!
The Fall Finale @ University of Nebraska-Lincoln (ONLINE)
Our only online tournament of the season allowed us to see tough competition from our friends around the country!
Novice LD:
Tyler Gardner (3-3) First place speaker award!!
Autumn Nowdesha (3-3)
George Vang (3-3)
Open LD:
Jackie Blair (1-5)
Tony Escalante (3-3)
Novice LD:
Tyler Gardner (3-3) First place speaker award!!
Autumn Nowdesha (3-3)
George Vang (3-3)
Open LD:
Jackie Blair (1-5)
Tony Escalante (3-3)
Fall 2021
DVC "Thing" @ Diablo Valley College
Open LD
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 3-1 (Tournament Champion! 8th Speaker)
Jackie Blair - 1-3 (5th Speaker)
David Kirker - 1-3
Novice LD
Ariella Sotelo 4-0 (Tournament Co-Champion! 1st Speaker)
Estefanie Olivares 3-1 (Tournament Co-Champion! 2nd Speaker)
Open Extemp
David Kirker - 3rd Place
Novice Extemp (no breaks)
Estefanie Olivares
Ariella Sotelo
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 3-1 (Tournament Champion! 8th Speaker)
Jackie Blair - 1-3 (5th Speaker)
David Kirker - 1-3
Novice LD
Ariella Sotelo 4-0 (Tournament Co-Champion! 1st Speaker)
Estefanie Olivares 3-1 (Tournament Co-Champion! 2nd Speaker)
Open Extemp
David Kirker - 3rd Place
Novice Extemp (no breaks)
Estefanie Olivares
Ariella Sotelo
Redbird Invitational @ Illinois State University
Open LD
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 4-2 (Quarterfinalist, 4th Speaker)
Jackie Blair - 2-4
David Kirker - 2-4
Novice LD
Jordan Lienhard - 2-4
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 4-2 (Quarterfinalist, 4th Speaker)
Jackie Blair - 2-4
David Kirker - 2-4
Novice LD
Jordan Lienhard - 2-4
Mustang Invitational @ Delta College
Open Extemp
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 2nd Place
David Kirker - 1st Place
Novice Extemp (collapsed)
Mark Espinosa
Jordan Lienhard
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 2nd Place
David Kirker - 1st Place
Novice Extemp (collapsed)
Mark Espinosa
Jordan Lienhard
Steve Hunt Classic @ Lewis & Clark College
Open LD
Ayyah Al-jibouri 4-1 (Quarterfinalist, 3rd Speaker)
David Kirker 2-3
Novice LD
Ariella Sotelo 4-1 (Semifinalist, 3rd Speaker)
Extemp (no breaks)
Ayyah Al-jibouri
David Kirker
Ariella Sotelo
Ayyah Al-jibouri 4-1 (Quarterfinalist, 3rd Speaker)
David Kirker 2-3
Novice LD
Ariella Sotelo 4-1 (Semifinalist, 3rd Speaker)
Extemp (no breaks)
Ayyah Al-jibouri
David Kirker
Ariella Sotelo
Season Opener Weekend
Alexis Elliott Round Robin @ Western Kentucky
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 6 ballots
Fall Opener @ Western Kentucky
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 3-3
NCFA Season Opener
Open Extemp
David Kirker - 2nd Place
Kelly Vera Williams - 3rd Place
Open IPDA
David Kirker - 4-0 (Silver)
Kelly Vera Williams - 2-2
Open LD (collapsed)
Mark Espinosa 0-4
Ariella Sotelo 0-4
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 6 ballots
Fall Opener @ Western Kentucky
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 3-3
NCFA Season Opener
Open Extemp
David Kirker - 2nd Place
Kelly Vera Williams - 3rd Place
Open IPDA
David Kirker - 4-0 (Silver)
Kelly Vera Williams - 2-2
Open LD (collapsed)
Mark Espinosa 0-4
Ariella Sotelo 0-4
Spring 2021
Season Wrap-up for 2020-2021
We have competed in 14 unique tournaments this season! A total of 17 students have represented Sacramento State this season and five of them qualified for nationals!
29 Total elimination rounds! In those elimination rounds we have won FOUR tournament championships with two additional runner-up finishes.
5 Students qualified for the NFA National Championship in LD debate! This years championship was one of the largest we have ever attended and went to a partial triple-octafinal. Ayyah won her first elimination round but lost in doubles on a very close 2-1 decision. This is one of the strongest ever performances by a Sacramento State debater at NFA. This was our first elim win versus an opponent at NFA (Kevin Ozomaro got a bye through triples in 2019).
At the Spring Fling tournament in May, our rookie students continue to do very well. Ariella Sotelo was the tournament champion, Mark Espinosa received a Silver and Jennifer Garabay received a bronze. Mark and Ariella were 1st and 2nd speakers respectively.
Ayyah Al-jibouri was the NCFA Debater of the Year (NFA-LD University division)!! She joins Brandon Garcia, Banafshae Khan, and Kevin Ozomaro as the 4th Sacramento State debater to win this award.
We have continued to show competitive excellence in LD debate both locally and nationally as we build towards the hope of winning a national championship! There is still a lot of uncertainty about what the debate landscape will look like next season, but whether we are travelling again or competing online, Sacramento State will continue to strive for excellence.
National Forensics Association Championship Tournament
The 2020-2021 debate season will probably long be remembered as the "Pandemic Season" - with all of our competition happening online. While there were a lot of adjustments to make, the team still performed as the national powerhouse that we have grown to become. We qualified five students for nationals this year and four of them competed in the online competition. Team Captain Ayyah Al-jibouri became the third ever Sacramento State debater to win her way into the elimination rounds of NFA nats!
Open Division
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 4-2 (double octafinalist)
Jackie Blair - 1-5
Tony Escalante - 3-3
Mahala Rogers - 1-5
Open Division
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 4-2 (double octafinalist)
Jackie Blair - 1-5
Tony Escalante - 3-3
Mahala Rogers - 1-5
The Hornet Cup @ Sacramento State University
Open Division
Jackie Blair - 3-3
Tony Escalante - 4-2 (Quarterfinalist! 3rd Speaker)
Kelly Vera Williams - 2-4
Novice Division
Mark Espinosa - 3-3 (4th Speaker)
Mahala Rogers - 6-0 (2nd place! )
Jackie Blair - 3-3
Tony Escalante - 4-2 (Quarterfinalist! 3rd Speaker)
Kelly Vera Williams - 2-4
Novice Division
Mark Espinosa - 3-3 (4th Speaker)
Mahala Rogers - 6-0 (2nd place! )
The Grand Prix @ Missouri State University
Open Division
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 3-3
Jackie Blair - 1-5
Novice Division
Mahala Rogers - 4-2 (Semifinalist!)
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 3-3
Jackie Blair - 1-5
Novice Division
Mahala Rogers - 4-2 (Semifinalist!)
NCFA Spring Champs @ Modesto Junior College
Open Division
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 4-1 (Second Place)
Jackie Blair - 2-3
Tony Escalante - 2-3
Open Extemporaneous Speaking
Kelly Vera Williams - did not advance
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 4-1 (Second Place)
Jackie Blair - 2-3
Tony Escalante - 2-3
Open Extemporaneous Speaking
Kelly Vera Williams - did not advance
The Talk Hawk @ Las Positas College
Open Division
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 3-1 (Tournament Champion!)
Jackie Blair - 1-3
Novice Extemporaneous Speaking
Kimberly Christian - did not advance
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 3-1 (Tournament Champion!)
Jackie Blair - 1-3
Novice Extemporaneous Speaking
Kimberly Christian - did not advance
The Gorlok Gala @ Webster University
Open Division
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 4-2 (double octofinalist)
Jackie Blair - 2-4
Tony Escalante - 2-4
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 4-2 (double octofinalist)
Jackie Blair - 2-4
Tony Escalante - 2-4
Fall 2020
NCFA Season Opener
Open Division
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 4-0 (Tournament Champion!!)
Jackie Blair - 2-2
Tony Escalante - 1-3
Jasmine Putman - 1-3
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 4-0 (Tournament Champion!!)
Jackie Blair - 2-2
Tony Escalante - 1-3
Jasmine Putman - 1-3
Alexis Elliott Round Robin @ Western Kentucky
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 3-3
The Fiesta @ Western Kentucky
Open Division
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 3-3
Jackie Blair - 1-5
Tony Escalante - 1-5
Junior Varsity Division
Julian Stacy - 3-3
Novice Division
Mahala Rogers - 1-5
Ariella Sotelo - 0-6
Alex Wormald - 1-5
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 3-3
Jackie Blair - 1-5
Tony Escalante - 1-5
Junior Varsity Division
Julian Stacy - 3-3
Novice Division
Mahala Rogers - 1-5
Ariella Sotelo - 0-6
Alex Wormald - 1-5
The Ocho @ Lafayette College
Open Division
Tony Escalante - 3-3 (Octofinalist)
Tony Escalante - 3-3 (Octofinalist)
The Steve Hunt Classic @ Lewis & Clark College
Open Division
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 3-2 (Octofinalist!)
Jackie Blair - 1-4
Maria Burke - 0-5
Junior Division
Aaron Hutchinson - 1-4
Mark Espinosa - 1-4
Mahala Rogers - 2-3 (Novice Champion!)
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 3-2 (Octofinalist!)
Jackie Blair - 1-4
Maria Burke - 0-5
Junior Division
Aaron Hutchinson - 1-4
Mark Espinosa - 1-4
Mahala Rogers - 2-3 (Novice Champion!)
The Paul Winters Invitational @ UOP
Open Division (collapsed)
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 5-0 (Quarterfinalist!)
Jackie Blair - 2-3
Kimberly Christian - 0-5
Tony Escalante - 3-2 (Quarterfinalist)
Tarilinn Nishi - 0-5
Daniel Pasahan - 0-5
Jasmine Putman - 1-4
Mahala Rogers - 1-4
Julian Stacy - 1-4
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 5-0 (Quarterfinalist!)
Jackie Blair - 2-3
Kimberly Christian - 0-5
Tony Escalante - 3-2 (Quarterfinalist)
Tarilinn Nishi - 0-5
Daniel Pasahan - 0-5
Jasmine Putman - 1-4
Mahala Rogers - 1-4
Julian Stacy - 1-4
The DVC Thing @ Diablo Valley College
Open Division
Sean Cox-Marcellin - 2-2 (Quarterfinalist!)
Daniel Pasahan - 1-3
Novice Division
Kimberly Christian - 1-3
Mahala Rogers - 3-1 (Tournament Champion!)
Sean Cox-Marcellin - 2-2 (Quarterfinalist!)
Daniel Pasahan - 1-3
Novice Division
Kimberly Christian - 1-3
Mahala Rogers - 3-1 (Tournament Champion!)
Spring 2020
Regular Season Summary for 2019-2020
This has been another amazing season for Hornet Debate! We have won championships, closed out tournaments, and a large team in two events to the NFA national tournament. See the numbers below to get a sense of how well we have done.
We have competed in 11 unique tournaments this season in five different states. A total of 14 students have represented Sacramento State this season and NINE of them have qualified for nationals!
41 Total elimination rounds (including close-outs and walkovers)!! In those elimination rounds we have received :
2 Octofinalist awards
12 Quarterfinalist awards
3 Semifinalist awards
2 Second place awards,
9 Tournament championships!
21 Speaker awards in the top 10
5 Top speaker awards
13 Final round participants in Extemporaneous speaking
2 First place awards for Extemp
9 Students qualified for the NFA National Championship in LD debate
5 Students qualified for the NFA National Championship in debate and extemporaneous speaking
We have continued to show competitive excellence in LD debate both locally and nationally as we build towards the hope of winning a national championship! In only our second year of competition in extemporaneous speaking we are also demonstrating that Sacramento State is difficult to beat! In our most recent tournaments, we have represented half of the field of final round participants!
Wish us luck as we head to Whitewater, Wisconsin for the NFA National Championship Tournament in April!!
We have competed in 11 unique tournaments this season in five different states. A total of 14 students have represented Sacramento State this season and NINE of them have qualified for nationals!
41 Total elimination rounds (including close-outs and walkovers)!! In those elimination rounds we have received :
2 Octofinalist awards
12 Quarterfinalist awards
3 Semifinalist awards
2 Second place awards,
9 Tournament championships!
21 Speaker awards in the top 10
5 Top speaker awards
13 Final round participants in Extemporaneous speaking
2 First place awards for Extemp
9 Students qualified for the NFA National Championship in LD debate
5 Students qualified for the NFA National Championship in debate and extemporaneous speaking
We have continued to show competitive excellence in LD debate both locally and nationally as we build towards the hope of winning a national championship! In only our second year of competition in extemporaneous speaking we are also demonstrating that Sacramento State is difficult to beat! In our most recent tournaments, we have represented half of the field of final round participants!
Wish us luck as we head to Whitewater, Wisconsin for the NFA National Championship Tournament in April!!
NCFA Spring Championship @ CSU Chico
Open Division:
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 3-1 (Octofinalist, 8th Speaker)
Joey Barrows - 3-1 (Quarterfinalist, 6th Speaker )
Jackie Blair - 0-4
Sean Cox-Marcellin - 4-0 (Quarterfinalist, 3rd Speaker )
Junior Varsity Division:
Sumneet Nirankari - 1-3
Jasmine Putman - 4-0 (Semifinalist, 2nd Speaker)
Daniel Pasahan - 2-2 (8th Speaker)
Julian Stacy - 2-2 (4th Speaker)
Jordan Waters - 3-1 (Tournament Champion, First Speaker!)
Novice Division:
Kim Christian - 2-2
Open Extemp:
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 4th Place
Joey Barrows - 1st Place
Jackie Blair - DNB
Sean Cox-Marcellin - 3rd Place
Sumneet Nirankari - DNB
Novice Extemp:
Kim Christian - DNB
Daniel Pasahan - DNB
Julian Stacy - DNB
Third Place Overall Sweepstakes Award in the Open University Division!
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 3-1 (Octofinalist, 8th Speaker)
Joey Barrows - 3-1 (Quarterfinalist, 6th Speaker )
Jackie Blair - 0-4
Sean Cox-Marcellin - 4-0 (Quarterfinalist, 3rd Speaker )
Junior Varsity Division:
Sumneet Nirankari - 1-3
Jasmine Putman - 4-0 (Semifinalist, 2nd Speaker)
Daniel Pasahan - 2-2 (8th Speaker)
Julian Stacy - 2-2 (4th Speaker)
Jordan Waters - 3-1 (Tournament Champion, First Speaker!)
Novice Division:
Kim Christian - 2-2
Open Extemp:
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 4th Place
Joey Barrows - 1st Place
Jackie Blair - DNB
Sean Cox-Marcellin - 3rd Place
Sumneet Nirankari - DNB
Novice Extemp:
Kim Christian - DNB
Daniel Pasahan - DNB
Julian Stacy - DNB
Third Place Overall Sweepstakes Award in the Open University Division!
The Talk Hawk Invitational @ Las Positas College
Open Division:
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 3-1 (Quarterfinalist, Bronze)
Joey Barrows - 2-2
Jackie Blair - 1-3
Sean Cox-Marcellin - 4-0 (Co-Champion, Gold, 1st Speaker)
Sumneet Nirankari - 2-2
Jordan Waters - 2-2
Novice Division:
Daniel Pasahan - 4-0 (Co-Champion, Gold, 1st Speaker)
Julian Stacy - 4-0 (Co-Champion, Gold, 2nd Speaker)
Open Extemp:
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 2nd Place
Joey Barrows - 1st Place
Jackie Blair - DNB
Sumneet Nirankari - DNB
Jordan Waters - 3rd Place
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 3-1 (Quarterfinalist, Bronze)
Joey Barrows - 2-2
Jackie Blair - 1-3
Sean Cox-Marcellin - 4-0 (Co-Champion, Gold, 1st Speaker)
Sumneet Nirankari - 2-2
Jordan Waters - 2-2
Novice Division:
Daniel Pasahan - 4-0 (Co-Champion, Gold, 1st Speaker)
Julian Stacy - 4-0 (Co-Champion, Gold, 2nd Speaker)
Open Extemp:
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 2nd Place
Joey Barrows - 1st Place
Jackie Blair - DNB
Sumneet Nirankari - DNB
Jordan Waters - 3rd Place
The Gorlok Gala @ Webster University, St. Louis
Open Division:
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 3-3
Joey Barrows - 3-3 (14th Speaker)
JV Division:
Jasmine Putman - 3-3
Johnny Schimmelman - 4-2 (Quarterfinalist!)
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 3-3
Joey Barrows - 3-3 (14th Speaker)
JV Division:
Jasmine Putman - 3-3
Johnny Schimmelman - 4-2 (Quarterfinalist!)
FALL 2019
The Golden Gate Opener @ SF State
Open Division:
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 2-2
Joey Barrows - 3-1 (quarterfinalist, 2nd Speaker)
Jackie Blair - 0-4
Sean Cox-Marcellin - 2-2
JV Division:
Sumneet Nirankari - 0-4
Novice Division:
Earl Crouchley III - 3-1 (quarterfinalist, 4th Speaker)
Jasmine Putman - 3-1 (Tournament Champion!)
Raychelle Aguirre - 2-2
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 2-2
Joey Barrows - 3-1 (quarterfinalist, 2nd Speaker)
Jackie Blair - 0-4
Sean Cox-Marcellin - 2-2
JV Division:
Sumneet Nirankari - 0-4
Novice Division:
Earl Crouchley III - 3-1 (quarterfinalist, 4th Speaker)
Jasmine Putman - 3-1 (Tournament Champion!)
Raychelle Aguirre - 2-2
The OchoIE @ Lafayette College
Open Division:
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 4-2 (quarterfinalist, 12th Speaker)
Joey Barrows - 4-2(octofinalist, 10th Speaker)
Sean Cox-Marcellin - 4-2 (semifinalist, 7th Speaker)
Extemp:
Joey Barrows - 6th place
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 4-2 (quarterfinalist, 12th Speaker)
Joey Barrows - 4-2(octofinalist, 10th Speaker)
Sean Cox-Marcellin - 4-2 (semifinalist, 7th Speaker)
Extemp:
Joey Barrows - 6th place
The Biggest Little City Classic @ University of Nevada, Reno
Open Division:
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 3-1 (quarterfinalist)
Joey Barrows - 3-1 (Second Place, )
Jackie Blair - 1-3
Sean Cox-Marcellin - 3-1(quarterfinalist)
JV Division:
Sumneet Nirankari - 2-2
Jasmine Putman - 4-0 (semifinalist)
Johnny Schimmelman - 2-2
Novice Division:
Earl Crouchley III - 1-3
Julian Stacy - 4-0 (semifinalist, 2nd place overall speaker)
Extemp:
Jasmine Putman - 5th Place (novice)
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 5th Place (open)
Joey Barrows - 2nd Place (open)
Sean Cox-Marcellin - 3rd Place (open)
2nd Place University Sweepstakes!
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 3-1 (quarterfinalist)
Joey Barrows - 3-1 (Second Place, )
Jackie Blair - 1-3
Sean Cox-Marcellin - 3-1(quarterfinalist)
JV Division:
Sumneet Nirankari - 2-2
Jasmine Putman - 4-0 (semifinalist)
Johnny Schimmelman - 2-2
Novice Division:
Earl Crouchley III - 1-3
Julian Stacy - 4-0 (semifinalist, 2nd place overall speaker)
Extemp:
Jasmine Putman - 5th Place (novice)
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 5th Place (open)
Joey Barrows - 2nd Place (open)
Sean Cox-Marcellin - 3rd Place (open)
2nd Place University Sweepstakes!
The Paul Winters @ University of the Pacific
Open Division:
Joey Barrows - 3-2 (quarterfinalist, 2nd Speaker)
Jackie Blair
JV Division:
Sumneet Nirankari
Daniel Pasahan - 5-0 (2nd Place)
Extemp:
Joey Barrows - 2nd Place!
Joey Barrows - 3-2 (quarterfinalist, 2nd Speaker)
Jackie Blair
JV Division:
Sumneet Nirankari
Daniel Pasahan - 5-0 (2nd Place)
Extemp:
Joey Barrows - 2nd Place!
The Redbird Swing @ Illinois State University
Day 1:
Ayyah Al-jibouri (open) - 2-2
Jasmine Putman (jv) - 2-2 (1st place speaker!)
Day 2:
Ayyah Al-jibouri (open) - 0-4
Jasmine Putman (jv) - 1-3
Ayyah Al-jibouri (open) - 2-2
Jasmine Putman (jv) - 2-2 (1st place speaker!)
Day 2:
Ayyah Al-jibouri (open) - 0-4
Jasmine Putman (jv) - 1-3
Valley to Valley Swing @ Diablo Valley College
Open Division:
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 2-2 (2nd Speaker)
Jackie Blair - 1-3
Sean Cox-Marcellin - 3-1(quarterfinalist, 4th speaker)
Bryan Dizon - 0-4
Sumneet Nirankari - 2-2
Jasmine Putman - 1-3
Johnny Schimmelman - 3-1(quarterfinalist)
Novice Division:
Julian Stacy - 2-2 (tournament champion!)
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 2-2 (2nd Speaker)
Jackie Blair - 1-3
Sean Cox-Marcellin - 3-1(quarterfinalist, 4th speaker)
Bryan Dizon - 0-4
Sumneet Nirankari - 2-2
Jasmine Putman - 1-3
Johnny Schimmelman - 3-1(quarterfinalist)
Novice Division:
Julian Stacy - 2-2 (tournament champion!)
The Steinbeck Classic @ Hartnell College
Open Division:
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 4-0 (1st Place, 1st Speaker)
Jackie Blair - 1-3
Johnny Schimmelman - 4-0 (2nd Place, 2nd Speaker)
Julian Stacy - 4-0 (3rd Place)
Extemp:
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 3rd place!
2nd Place Sweepstakes - University Division
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 4-0 (1st Place, 1st Speaker)
Jackie Blair - 1-3
Johnny Schimmelman - 4-0 (2nd Place, 2nd Speaker)
Julian Stacy - 4-0 (3rd Place)
Extemp:
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 3rd place!
2nd Place Sweepstakes - University Division
SPRING 2019
NFA Nationals @ Santa Ana, California
This has been another record-setting year for Hornet Debate and NFA Nationals was no different! Of the seven students who attended, four of them finished with a record of 3-3 or better. Kevin Ozomaro was undefeated through round 5 and ended up the 14th seed in a large field for elims. This makes Kevin only the second Sacramento State debater to break at the NFA national championship, and the best preliminary record ever for our team. Based on those results we placed 10th overall in team sweepstakes for debate!
Open Division:
Ayyah Al-jibouri: 3-3
Joey Barrows: 2-4
Adam De Camp: 3-3
Kevin Ozomaro: 5-1 (double octofinalist)
Jasmine Putman: 0-6
Raj Singh: 3-3
Avneet Uppal: 2-4
Sacramento State finished in 10th place sweepstakes!!
Open Division:
Ayyah Al-jibouri: 3-3
Joey Barrows: 2-4
Adam De Camp: 3-3
Kevin Ozomaro: 5-1 (double octofinalist)
Jasmine Putman: 0-6
Raj Singh: 3-3
Avneet Uppal: 2-4
Sacramento State finished in 10th place sweepstakes!!
Regular season summary for 2018-2019
This has been an amazing season for Hornet Debate! We have won championships, closed out tournaments, and brought our largest ever contingency to the NFA national tournament. See the numbers below to get a sense of how well we have done.
We have competed in 12 unique tournaments this season in five different states. A total of 21 students have represented Sacramento State this season and they have been incredible.
58 total elimination rounds (including close-outs and walkovers)!! In those elimination rounds we have received :
4 octofinalist awards
4 quarterfinalist awards
13 semifinalist awards
2 second place awards,
7 tournament championships!
21 speaker awards in the top 10
5 top speaker awards
13 students qualified for the NFA National Championship
We also added a new event to the team this year; extemporaneous speaking. In this event we qualified 3 speakers, two of which competed at NFA. Put together, all of these numbers represent the hard work and dedication of an amazing TEAM. Seven tournament championships won by six different debaters!
We have competed in 12 unique tournaments this season in five different states. A total of 21 students have represented Sacramento State this season and they have been incredible.
58 total elimination rounds (including close-outs and walkovers)!! In those elimination rounds we have received :
4 octofinalist awards
4 quarterfinalist awards
13 semifinalist awards
2 second place awards,
7 tournament championships!
21 speaker awards in the top 10
5 top speaker awards
13 students qualified for the NFA National Championship
We also added a new event to the team this year; extemporaneous speaking. In this event we qualified 3 speakers, two of which competed at NFA. Put together, all of these numbers represent the hard work and dedication of an amazing TEAM. Seven tournament championships won by six different debaters!
The Gorlok Gala @ Webster University
Open Division:
Kevin Ozomaro - 5-1 (Octofinalist)
Raj Singh - 1-5
Miranda Konoplisky - 0-6
JV Division:
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 6-0 (Semifinalist)
Zia Landis - 3-3
Kevin Ozomaro - 5-1 (Octofinalist)
Raj Singh - 1-5
Miranda Konoplisky - 0-6
JV Division:
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 6-0 (Semifinalist)
Zia Landis - 3-3
The Talk Hawk @ Las Positas College
Open Division:
Kevin Ozomaro - 4-0 (Co-Champion, Top Speaker)
Raj Singh - 4-0 (Co-Champion, 4th Speaker)
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 4-0 (Quarterfinalist, 2nd Speaker)
Adam De Camp - 3-1 (Quarterfinalist)
Joey Barrows - 1-3
Jackie Blair - 0-4
Novice Division:
Sumneet Nirankari - 2-2
Open Extemp:
Joey Barrows - 2nd Place
Adam De Camp - DNB
Kevin Ozomaro - 4-0 (Co-Champion, Top Speaker)
Raj Singh - 4-0 (Co-Champion, 4th Speaker)
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 4-0 (Quarterfinalist, 2nd Speaker)
Adam De Camp - 3-1 (Quarterfinalist)
Joey Barrows - 1-3
Jackie Blair - 0-4
Novice Division:
Sumneet Nirankari - 2-2
Open Extemp:
Joey Barrows - 2nd Place
Adam De Camp - DNB
NCFA Fall Champs @ University of the Pacific
Open Division:
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 3-1 (Quarterfinalist, 5th Speaker)
Joey Barrows - 3-1 (Semifinalist, 4th Speaker)
Jackie Blair - 2-2
Adam De Camp - 1-3
Kevin Ozomaro - 4-0 (Semifinalist, Top Speaker)
Novice Division:
Sumneet Nirankari - 0-4
Jasmine Putman - 3-1 (Tournament Champion! 5th Speaker)
Brandon Scott - 2-2
Open Extemp:
Ayyah Al-jibouri - DNB
Adam De Camp - DNB
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 3-1 (Quarterfinalist, 5th Speaker)
Joey Barrows - 3-1 (Semifinalist, 4th Speaker)
Jackie Blair - 2-2
Adam De Camp - 1-3
Kevin Ozomaro - 4-0 (Semifinalist, Top Speaker)
Novice Division:
Sumneet Nirankari - 0-4
Jasmine Putman - 3-1 (Tournament Champion! 5th Speaker)
Brandon Scott - 2-2
Open Extemp:
Ayyah Al-jibouri - DNB
Adam De Camp - DNB
The Hornet Cup @ Sacramento State University
Open Division:
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 1-5
Jackie Blair - 0-6
Adam De Camp - 1-5
Kevin Ozomaro - 5-1 (Tournament Champion!, Top Speaker)
Raj Singh - 2-4
Avneet Uppal - 0-6
Novice Division:
Michael Essay - 1-4
Daylon Hawn - 4-1 (Tournament Champion! 3rd Speaker)
Sumneet Nirankari - 3-2 (Semifinalist, 4th Speaker)
Jasmine Putman - 5-0 (Second Place! Top Speaker)
Brandon Scott - 4-1 (Semifinalist, 2nd Speaker)
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 1-5
Jackie Blair - 0-6
Adam De Camp - 1-5
Kevin Ozomaro - 5-1 (Tournament Champion!, Top Speaker)
Raj Singh - 2-4
Avneet Uppal - 0-6
Novice Division:
Michael Essay - 1-4
Daylon Hawn - 4-1 (Tournament Champion! 3rd Speaker)
Sumneet Nirankari - 3-2 (Semifinalist, 4th Speaker)
Jasmine Putman - 5-0 (Second Place! Top Speaker)
Brandon Scott - 4-1 (Semifinalist, 2nd Speaker)
FALL 2018
The Golden Gate Opener @ San Francisco State University
Open Division:
Maria Burke - 3-1 (octofinalist)
Adam De Camp - 1-3
Miranda Konoplisky - 2-2
Kevin Ozomaro - 3-1 (quarterfinalist)
Raj Singh - 4-0 (semifinalist)
JV Division:
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 1-3 (4th Speaker)
Lea Mulan Clark - 2-2
Novice Division:
Zia Landis - 3-1 (1st Place, 3rd Speaker)
Sumneet Nirankari - 1-3
Maria Burke - 3-1 (octofinalist)
Adam De Camp - 1-3
Miranda Konoplisky - 2-2
Kevin Ozomaro - 3-1 (quarterfinalist)
Raj Singh - 4-0 (semifinalist)
JV Division:
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 1-3 (4th Speaker)
Lea Mulan Clark - 2-2
Novice Division:
Zia Landis - 3-1 (1st Place, 3rd Speaker)
Sumneet Nirankari - 1-3
Santa Rosa Invitational @ Santa Rosa Junior College
Open Division:
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 4-0 (semifinalist)
Lea Mulan Clark -0-4
Adam De Camp - 1-3
Novice Division:
Zia Landis - 4-0 (2nd Place)
Farzam Oshidary - 0-4
Avneet Uppal - 3-1 (semifinalist)
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 4-0 (semifinalist)
Lea Mulan Clark -0-4
Adam De Camp - 1-3
Novice Division:
Zia Landis - 4-0 (2nd Place)
Farzam Oshidary - 0-4
Avneet Uppal - 3-1 (semifinalist)
The OCHOIE @ Lafayette College
Open Division:
Maria Burke - 2-4
Miranda Konoplisky - 4-2 (1st place! 6th speaker)
Kevin Ozomaro - 2-4
Raj Singh - 3-3
Maria Burke - 2-4
Miranda Konoplisky - 4-2 (1st place! 6th speaker)
Kevin Ozomaro - 2-4
Raj Singh - 3-3
The Biggest Little City Classic @ University of Nevada, Reno
Open Division:
Adam De Camp - 0-4
Kevin Ozomaro - 4-0 (Semifinalist! 4th speaker)
Raj Singh - 0-4
JV Division:
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 1-3 (2nd speaker)
Novice Division:
Scarlett Hall - 1-4
Sumneet Nirankari - 2-2
Adam De Camp - 0-4
Kevin Ozomaro - 4-0 (Semifinalist! 4th speaker)
Raj Singh - 0-4
JV Division:
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 1-3 (2nd speaker)
Novice Division:
Scarlett Hall - 1-4
Sumneet Nirankari - 2-2
The Paul Winters Invitational @ University of the Pacific
Open Division:
Serena Jones -2-3
Kevin Ozomaro - 2-3
Junior Division:
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 3-2 (Octofinalist)
Regina Lopez - 2-3
Sumneet Nirankari - 2-3
Betty Taylor - 2-3
Avneet Uppal - 3-2 (Octofinalist)
Serena Jones -2-3
Kevin Ozomaro - 2-3
Junior Division:
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 3-2 (Octofinalist)
Regina Lopez - 2-3
Sumneet Nirankari - 2-3
Betty Taylor - 2-3
Avneet Uppal - 3-2 (Octofinalist)
The Redbird Swing @ Illinois State University
Day 1
Open Division:
Kevin Ozomaro - 3-1
Raj Singh - 0-4
Novice Division:
Zia Landis - 4-0 (Semifinalist!, 2nd Speaker)
Day 2
Open Division:
Kevin Ozomaro - 3-1 (Semifinalist!)
Raj Singh - 2-2
Novice Division:
Zia Landis - 2-2
Open Division:
Kevin Ozomaro - 3-1
Raj Singh - 0-4
Novice Division:
Zia Landis - 4-0 (Semifinalist!, 2nd Speaker)
Day 2
Open Division:
Kevin Ozomaro - 3-1 (Semifinalist!)
Raj Singh - 2-2
Novice Division:
Zia Landis - 2-2
The Steinbeck Classic @ Hartnell College
Open Division:
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 2-2
Adam De Camp - 2-2 (Top Speaker!)
Kevin Ozomaro - 4-0 (Semifinalist, 5th Speaker)
Novice Division:
Sumneet Nirankari - 3-1 (Semifinalist, 4th Speaker)
Open Extemp:
Adam De Camp - 3rd Place
Kevin Ozomaro - 4th Place
Ayyah Al-jibouri - 2-2
Adam De Camp - 2-2 (Top Speaker!)
Kevin Ozomaro - 4-0 (Semifinalist, 5th Speaker)
Novice Division:
Sumneet Nirankari - 3-1 (Semifinalist, 4th Speaker)
Open Extemp:
Adam De Camp - 3rd Place
Kevin Ozomaro - 4th Place
SPRING 2018
NCFA Spring Fling @ Solano Community College
The Spring Fling tournament is a "rookie" tournament hosted by the NCFA after the regular season and nationals are over. This tournament is a great opportunity to introduce new students to debate and get them excited about the next season. This tournament is also where year-end regional awards are announced. Sac State will typically bring a small contingent of rookies to spring fling and, historically, we have done very well.
Rookie Division:
Emmanuel Arriaga: 3-3 (5th place!)
Zia Landis: 5-1 (3rd place, 3rd speaker!)
NCFA Outstanding LD Debater at a 4 year University - Kevin Ozomaro!
NCFA Coach of the Year - Jared Anderson
Rookie Division:
Emmanuel Arriaga: 3-3 (5th place!)
Zia Landis: 5-1 (3rd place, 3rd speaker!)
NCFA Outstanding LD Debater at a 4 year University - Kevin Ozomaro!
NCFA Coach of the Year - Jared Anderson
NFA Nationals @ University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
This has been another record-setting year for Hornet Debate and NFA Nationals was no different! Of the five students who attended, four of them finished with a record of 3-3. We had two students with break rounds in round 6, and Kelly Buckband, who started the year in novice, just missed making the novice semi-final round and finished fifth place overall. Based on those results we placed 10th overall in team sweepstakes for debate!
Open Division:
Kelly Buckband: 3-3
Casey Jennett: 3-3
Kevin Ozomaro: 3-3
Evangelic Schuhmeier: 3-3
Raj Singh: 1-5
Sacramento State finished tied for 10th place sweepstakes!!
Open Division:
Kelly Buckband: 3-3
Casey Jennett: 3-3
Kevin Ozomaro: 3-3
Evangelic Schuhmeier: 3-3
Raj Singh: 1-5
Sacramento State finished tied for 10th place sweepstakes!!
Regular Season Summary for the 2017-2018 season
This has been a second consecutive record-breaking season for Hornet Debate! We have won more championships, closed out tournaments, and qualified our second largest contingency for NFA national. See the numbers below to get a sense of how well we have done.
We have competed in 12 unique tournaments this season in five different states. A total of 25 students have represented Sacramento State this season and they have been incredible.
62 total elimination rounds (including close-outs and walkovers)!! This surpasses our total from last season by a substantial amount. In those elimination rounds we have received :
1 octofinalist award
9 quarterfinalist awards
6 semifinalist awards
7 second place awards,
7 tournament championships!
12 students qualified for the NFA National Championships
That is FOURTEEN total final rounds, by six different debaters. The team has also won a large number of speaker awards as well as several overall sweepstakes awards (which is really unusual for a team that only competes in debate). Our success has not been carried simply by a few varsity debaters, it has been spread out among a large number of hard-working students, many in their first year of debate.
We have competed in 12 unique tournaments this season in five different states. A total of 25 students have represented Sacramento State this season and they have been incredible.
62 total elimination rounds (including close-outs and walkovers)!! This surpasses our total from last season by a substantial amount. In those elimination rounds we have received :
1 octofinalist award
9 quarterfinalist awards
6 semifinalist awards
7 second place awards,
7 tournament championships!
12 students qualified for the NFA National Championships
That is FOURTEEN total final rounds, by six different debaters. The team has also won a large number of speaker awards as well as several overall sweepstakes awards (which is really unusual for a team that only competes in debate). Our success has not been carried simply by a few varsity debaters, it has been spread out among a large number of hard-working students, many in their first year of debate.
The Nicholas F. Burnett "Hornet Cup" @ Sacramento State
Open Division:
(Divisions were collapsed)
Emmanuel Arriaga (Novice) - 1-5
Kelly Buckband = 3-3
Stephen Franco - 2-4
Casey Jennett - 1-5
Zia Landis (Novice) - 2-4 (Novice Champion! 1st speaker!)
Regina Lopez (Novice) -2-4 (2nd speaker)
Kevin Ozomaro - 5-1 (Semifinalist, 10th speaker!)
Evangelic Schuhmeier - 4-2 (Octofinalist)
Raj Singh - 3-3
Avneet Uppal (Novice) -2-4 (3rd speaker!)
(Divisions were collapsed)
Emmanuel Arriaga (Novice) - 1-5
Kelly Buckband = 3-3
Stephen Franco - 2-4
Casey Jennett - 1-5
Zia Landis (Novice) - 2-4 (Novice Champion! 1st speaker!)
Regina Lopez (Novice) -2-4 (2nd speaker)
Kevin Ozomaro - 5-1 (Semifinalist, 10th speaker!)
Evangelic Schuhmeier - 4-2 (Octofinalist)
Raj Singh - 3-3
Avneet Uppal (Novice) -2-4 (3rd speaker!)
The NCFA Spring Championship @ Diablo Valley College
Open Division:
Kelly Buckband - 2-2
Kevin Ozomaro - 3-1 (quarter finalist)
Evangelic Schuhmeier - 3-1 (quarter finalist)
Raj Singh - 1-3
JV Division:
Adam De Camp - 4-0 (semi finalist, 2nd place speaker)
Casey Jennett - 4-0 (semi finalist, 3rd place speaker)
Novice Division:
Mayra Alvarez - 4-0 (Tournament Champion!! 4th Speaker)
Zia Landis - 0-4 (6th place speaker)
Kelly Buckband - 2-2
Kevin Ozomaro - 3-1 (quarter finalist)
Evangelic Schuhmeier - 3-1 (quarter finalist)
Raj Singh - 1-3
JV Division:
Adam De Camp - 4-0 (semi finalist, 2nd place speaker)
Casey Jennett - 4-0 (semi finalist, 3rd place speaker)
Novice Division:
Mayra Alvarez - 4-0 (Tournament Champion!! 4th Speaker)
Zia Landis - 0-4 (6th place speaker)
The Talk Hawk @ Las Positas College
Open Division:
Kelly Buckband - 2-2
Kevin Ozomaro - 4-0 (2nd Place, Top Speaker)
Raj Singh - 2-2
Novice Division:
Casey Jennett - 4-0 (2nd Place, 4th Speaker)
Farzam Oshidary - 1-3
Kelly Buckband - 2-2
Kevin Ozomaro - 4-0 (2nd Place, Top Speaker)
Raj Singh - 2-2
Novice Division:
Casey Jennett - 4-0 (2nd Place, 4th Speaker)
Farzam Oshidary - 1-3
The Gorlok Gala @ Webster University
Open Division:
Kevin Ozomaro - 4-2 (Second Place!)
Evangelic Schuhmeier - 2-4
JV Division:
Kelly Buckband - 3-3
Raj Singh - 2-4
Kevin Ozomaro - 4-2 (Second Place!)
Evangelic Schuhmeier - 2-4
JV Division:
Kelly Buckband - 3-3
Raj Singh - 2-4
FALL 2017
Fall Wrap-up
The Sacramento State Hornet Debate Team is off to a blistering start for the 17-18 season!! A brief review of the numbers are below, but for a fuller understanding of our success, please scroll through all of the tournament results.
We have competed in 8 unique tournaments this semester in four different states. A total of 20 students have represented Sacramento State this season and they have been nothing short of dominant.
39 total elimination rounds (including close-outs and walkovers). This surpasses our SEASON total from last year. In those elimination rounds we have received :
7 quarterfinalist awards
3 semifinalist awards
4 second place awards,
5 tournament championships! (This also surpasses our season total from last year!)
9 students qualified for the NFA National Championships so far.
That is NINE total final rounds, by three different debaters. The team has also won a large number of speaker awards. We are heading into the Spring semester with a strong team, ready to win more awards and focused on Nationals!
We have competed in 8 unique tournaments this semester in four different states. A total of 20 students have represented Sacramento State this season and they have been nothing short of dominant.
39 total elimination rounds (including close-outs and walkovers). This surpasses our SEASON total from last year. In those elimination rounds we have received :
7 quarterfinalist awards
3 semifinalist awards
4 second place awards,
5 tournament championships! (This also surpasses our season total from last year!)
9 students qualified for the NFA National Championships so far.
That is NINE total final rounds, by three different debaters. The team has also won a large number of speaker awards. We are heading into the Spring semester with a strong team, ready to win more awards and focused on Nationals!
The Steinbeck Classic @ Hartnell
Open Division:
Kelly Buckband - 1-3
Kevin Ozomaro - 4-0 (Tournament Champion! Top Speaker!)
Raj Singh - 1-3
Novice Division:
Dasha Bandalak - 2-2 (Fifth Speaker)
Aundrey Mosley - 4-0 (Quarterfinalist!)
Kelly Buckband - 1-3
Kevin Ozomaro - 4-0 (Tournament Champion! Top Speaker!)
Raj Singh - 1-3
Novice Division:
Dasha Bandalak - 2-2 (Fifth Speaker)
Aundrey Mosley - 4-0 (Quarterfinalist!)
The Redbird Swing @ ISU
Day 1:
Kelly Buckband - 1-3
Stephen Franco - 1-3
Kevin Ozomaro - 3-1 (Quarterfinalist!)
Evangelic Schuhmeier - 2-2
Day 2:
Kelly Buckband - 1-3
Stephen Franco - 0-4
Kevin Ozomaro - 2-2
Evangelic Schuhmeier - 2-2
Kelly Buckband - 1-3
Stephen Franco - 1-3
Kevin Ozomaro - 3-1 (Quarterfinalist!)
Evangelic Schuhmeier - 2-2
Day 2:
Kelly Buckband - 1-3
Stephen Franco - 0-4
Kevin Ozomaro - 2-2
Evangelic Schuhmeier - 2-2
The Paul Winters Invitational @ UOP
Open Division:
Ryan Bittle - 1-3
Adam De Camp - 1-3
Kevin Ozomaro - 4-0 (Tournament Champion!! 4th Speaker)
Evangelic Schuhmeier - 3-1 (Quarterfinalist! 10th Speaker)
JV Division:
Mayra Alvarez - 2-2
Troy Bandley - 1-3
Quan Collins - 2-2
Stephen Franco - 3-1 (Quarterfinalist! 7th Speaker)
Regina Lopez - 1-3
Aundrey Mosley - 2-2
John Ostapenko - 1-3
Raj Singh - 4-0 (Tournament Champion!! 6th speaker)
Ryan Bittle - 1-3
Adam De Camp - 1-3
Kevin Ozomaro - 4-0 (Tournament Champion!! 4th Speaker)
Evangelic Schuhmeier - 3-1 (Quarterfinalist! 10th Speaker)
JV Division:
Mayra Alvarez - 2-2
Troy Bandley - 1-3
Quan Collins - 2-2
Stephen Franco - 3-1 (Quarterfinalist! 7th Speaker)
Regina Lopez - 1-3
Aundrey Mosley - 2-2
John Ostapenko - 1-3
Raj Singh - 4-0 (Tournament Champion!! 6th speaker)
The Biggest Little City Classic @ UNR
Open Division:
Kevin Ozomaro - 3-1 (2nd Place)
JV Division:
Kelly Buckband - 2-2
Stephen Franco - 0-4 (1st place speaker!)
Novice Division:
Aundrey Mosley - 0-4
Raj Singh - 4-0 (2nd place, 2nd speaker, 2nd place overall novice)
Kevin Ozomaro - 3-1 (2nd Place)
JV Division:
Kelly Buckband - 2-2
Stephen Franco - 0-4 (1st place speaker!)
Novice Division:
Aundrey Mosley - 0-4
Raj Singh - 4-0 (2nd place, 2nd speaker, 2nd place overall novice)
The Ocho @ Lafayette
Open Division:
Maria Burke - 1-5
Kevin Ozomaro - 5-1 (semifinalist, 8th speaker)
Kyle Shallcross - 2-4
Evangelic Schuhmeier - 5-1 (quarterfinalist)
Maria Burke - 1-5
Kevin Ozomaro - 5-1 (semifinalist, 8th speaker)
Kyle Shallcross - 2-4
Evangelic Schuhmeier - 5-1 (quarterfinalist)
The Santa Rosa Invitational @ SRJC
Open Division:
Ryan Bittle - 3-1 (Semifinalist)
Adam De Camp - 2-2 (9th Speaker)
Novice Division:
Dasha Bandalak - 2-2 (4th Speaker)
Kelly Buckband - 4-0 (1st Place, 3rd Speaker!!)
Nolan Jolly - 2-2
Regina Lopez - 1-3
Raj Singh - 3-1 (quarterfinalist, 5th Speaker)
Ryan Bittle - 3-1 (Semifinalist)
Adam De Camp - 2-2 (9th Speaker)
Novice Division:
Dasha Bandalak - 2-2 (4th Speaker)
Kelly Buckband - 4-0 (1st Place, 3rd Speaker!!)
Nolan Jolly - 2-2
Regina Lopez - 1-3
Raj Singh - 3-1 (quarterfinalist, 5th Speaker)
The Golden Gate Opener @ SFSU
Open Division:
Maria Burke - 0-4
Kevin Ozomaro - 4-0 (2nd Place, 1st Speaker!)
Kyle Shallcross - 1-3
JV Division:
Ryan Bittle - 2-2 (3rd Speaker)
Adam De Camp - 2-2 (1st Speaker!)
Novice Division:
Jenna Adler - 2-2
Kelly Buckband - 4-0 (1st Place, 1st Speaker!)
Bailey Greenslit - 4-0 (3rd Place, 3rd Speaker!)
Raj Singh - 4-0 (2nd Place, 2nd Speaker!)
Rafael Zarazua - 3-1 (quarterfinalist)
Maria Burke - 0-4
Kevin Ozomaro - 4-0 (2nd Place, 1st Speaker!)
Kyle Shallcross - 1-3
JV Division:
Ryan Bittle - 2-2 (3rd Speaker)
Adam De Camp - 2-2 (1st Speaker!)
Novice Division:
Jenna Adler - 2-2
Kelly Buckband - 4-0 (1st Place, 1st Speaker!)
Bailey Greenslit - 4-0 (3rd Place, 3rd Speaker!)
Raj Singh - 4-0 (2nd Place, 2nd Speaker!)
Rafael Zarazua - 3-1 (quarterfinalist)
Spring Fling
The Spring Fling tournament is a "rookie" tournament hosted by the NCFA after the regular season and nationals are over. This tournament is a great opportunity to introduce new students to debate and get them excited about the next season. This tournament is also where year-end regional awards are announced. Sac State will typically bring a small contingent of rookies to spring fling and, historically, we have done very well.
Rookie Division:
Kelly Buckband: 3-0 (tournament champion, top speaker!!)
Brent Butler: 2-1
Rafael Zarazua: 2-1
NCFA Outstanding LD Debater at a 4 year University - Banafshae Khan!
Rookie Division:
Kelly Buckband: 3-0 (tournament champion, top speaker!!)
Brent Butler: 2-1
Rafael Zarazua: 2-1
NCFA Outstanding LD Debater at a 4 year University - Banafshae Khan!
NFA Nationals - Summary and Results
This has been a record-setting year for Hornet Debate and NFA Nationals was no different! Of the five students who attended, four of them started the season competing in the novice division and had never attended a national tournament. Banafshae Khan, in her second full season as a transfer student for Sac State was our first ever student to break into elims in NFA-LD! We brought our largest squad yet to the tournament, and we placed 10th overall in team sweepstakes for debate!
Open Division:
Maria Burke: 2-4
Bethany Davis: 2-4
Banafshae Khan: 4-2 (Double Octofinalist! 31st speaker)
Kyle Shallcross: 1-5
Dean Talley: 0-6
Sacramento State finished tied for 10th place sweepstakes!!
Open Division:
Maria Burke: 2-4
Bethany Davis: 2-4
Banafshae Khan: 4-2 (Double Octofinalist! 31st speaker)
Kyle Shallcross: 1-5
Dean Talley: 0-6
Sacramento State finished tied for 10th place sweepstakes!!
Regular Season Summary
This has been an historically successful season for Hornet Debate! We have won numerous championships, closed out tournaments, and qualified more people for nationals than ever before. See the numbers below to get a sense of how well we have done.
We have competed in 16 unique tournaments this season (including two parli tournaments) in six different states. A total of 23 students have represented Sacramento State this season and they have been nothing short of dominant.
38 total elimination rounds. In those elimination rounds we have received :
12 quarterfinalist awards
12 semifinalist awards
7 second place awards,
4 tournament championships!
14 students qualified for the NFA National Championships
That is ELEVEN total final rounds, by ten different debaters. The team has also won a large number of speaker awards as well as several overall sweepstakes awards (which is really unusual for a team that only competes in debate). Our success has not been carried simply by a few varsity debaters, it has been spread out among a large number of hard-working students, many in their first year of debate.
We have competed in 16 unique tournaments this season (including two parli tournaments) in six different states. A total of 23 students have represented Sacramento State this season and they have been nothing short of dominant.
38 total elimination rounds. In those elimination rounds we have received :
12 quarterfinalist awards
12 semifinalist awards
7 second place awards,
4 tournament championships!
14 students qualified for the NFA National Championships
That is ELEVEN total final rounds, by ten different debaters. The team has also won a large number of speaker awards as well as several overall sweepstakes awards (which is really unusual for a team that only competes in debate). Our success has not been carried simply by a few varsity debaters, it has been spread out among a large number of hard-working students, many in their first year of debate.
SPRING 2017
The Hornet Cup @ Sacramento State
Collapsed Division:
Jenna Adler: 3-3
Maria Burke: 5-1 (Semifinalist)
Michael Dittmer: 4-2 (Quarterfinalist, 2nd speaker novice)
Stephen Franco: 3-3 (Tournament Champion in novice! Top speaker novice)
Banafshae Khan: 3-3
Kyle Shallcross: 1-5
Dean Talley: 2-4
Rafael Zarazua: 1-5
Jenna Adler: 3-3
Maria Burke: 5-1 (Semifinalist)
Michael Dittmer: 4-2 (Quarterfinalist, 2nd speaker novice)
Stephen Franco: 3-3 (Tournament Champion in novice! Top speaker novice)
Banafshae Khan: 3-3
Kyle Shallcross: 1-5
Dean Talley: 2-4
Rafael Zarazua: 1-5
NCFA Champs @ Sacramento State
Open Division:
Banafshae Khan: 3-1 (Tournament Champion! and 3rd Speaker)
Junior Varsity Division:
Bethany Davis: 2-2
Dean Talley: 2-2
Novice Division:
Michael Dittmer: 4-0 (Semifinalist)
Stephen Franco: 2-2 (1st Speaker)
Nolan Jolly: 1-3
Rafael Zarazua: 2-2
Banafshae Khan: 3-1 (Tournament Champion! and 3rd Speaker)
Junior Varsity Division:
Bethany Davis: 2-2
Dean Talley: 2-2
Novice Division:
Michael Dittmer: 4-0 (Semifinalist)
Stephen Franco: 2-2 (1st Speaker)
Nolan Jolly: 1-3
Rafael Zarazua: 2-2
The Keeling Invitational @ Chabot College
Open Division:
Maria Burke: 2-2
Bethany Davis: 1-3
Banafshae Khan: 3-1 (Semifinalist and 4th Speaker)
Dean Talley: 2-2
Novice Division:
Ryan Bittle: 3-1 (FIRST PLACE! 3rd Speaker)
Maria Burke: 2-2
Bethany Davis: 1-3
Banafshae Khan: 3-1 (Semifinalist and 4th Speaker)
Dean Talley: 2-2
Novice Division:
Ryan Bittle: 3-1 (FIRST PLACE! 3rd Speaker)
The Gorlok Gala @ Webster University
Open Division (LD & Parli):
Banafshae Khan: 3-3 LD, 3-2 Parli (quarterfinalist)
Junior Varsity Division:
Maria Burke: 1-5
Bethany Davis: 2-4
Dean Talley: 2-4
Novice Division:
Melissa Mejia: 2-4
Kyle Shallcross: 4-2 (2nd place, 5th Speaker)
Banafshae Khan: 3-3 LD, 3-2 Parli (quarterfinalist)
Junior Varsity Division:
Maria Burke: 1-5
Bethany Davis: 2-4
Dean Talley: 2-4
Novice Division:
Melissa Mejia: 2-4
Kyle Shallcross: 4-2 (2nd place, 5th Speaker)
FALL 2016
The Alexis Elliot Round Robin @ WKU
Brandon Garcia: 5 ballots
Banafshae Khan: 3 ballots
Banafshae Khan: 3 ballots
The Fiesta @ WKU
Brandon Garcia: 3-3
Banafshae Khan: 3-3
Banafshae Khan: 3-3
The Golden Gate Opener @ SFSU
Open Division
Brandon Garcia: 4-0 (quarterfinalist)
Banafshae Khan: 3-1 (quarterfinalist)
Novice Division
Bethany Davis: 3-1 (Second Place)
Denise Barajas: 3-1 (quarterfinalist)
Dean Talley: 3-1 (quarterfinalist)
Evangelic Schuhmeier: 3-1 (quarterfinalist)
Kyle Shallcross: 3-1 (quarterfinalist)
Kaitlyn Sullins: 4-0 (semifinalist)
Maria Burke: 2-2
Ryan Bittle: 2-2
Stephanie Lopez: 2-2
Brandon Garcia: 4-0 (quarterfinalist)
Banafshae Khan: 3-1 (quarterfinalist)
Novice Division
Bethany Davis: 3-1 (Second Place)
Denise Barajas: 3-1 (quarterfinalist)
Dean Talley: 3-1 (quarterfinalist)
Evangelic Schuhmeier: 3-1 (quarterfinalist)
Kyle Shallcross: 3-1 (quarterfinalist)
Kaitlyn Sullins: 4-0 (semifinalist)
Maria Burke: 2-2
Ryan Bittle: 2-2
Stephanie Lopez: 2-2
The OCHO @ Lafayette
Open Division
Brandon Garcia: 3-3 (semifinalist)
Banafshae Khan: 3-3
Novice Division
Dean Talley: 4-2 (quarterfinalist)
Kyle Shallcross: 2-4
Brandon Garcia: 3-3 (semifinalist)
Banafshae Khan: 3-3
Novice Division
Dean Talley: 4-2 (quarterfinalist)
Kyle Shallcross: 2-4
Santa Rosa Invitational @ SRJC
Open Division
Bria Jones: 1-3
Novice Division - CLOSED OUT IN SEMIFINALS!
Maria Burke: 4-0 (First Place! Top Speaker!)
Stephen Franco: 3-1 (Semifinalist, 3rd Speaker)
Trevor Jones: 1-3
Eli Lara: 3-1 (Semifinalist)
Melissa Mejia: 4-0 (Second Place)
Diego Pardo: 1-3
Second Place Debate Sweepstakes!
Bria Jones: 1-3
Novice Division - CLOSED OUT IN SEMIFINALS!
Maria Burke: 4-0 (First Place! Top Speaker!)
Stephen Franco: 3-1 (Semifinalist, 3rd Speaker)
Trevor Jones: 1-3
Eli Lara: 3-1 (Semifinalist)
Melissa Mejia: 4-0 (Second Place)
Diego Pardo: 1-3
Second Place Debate Sweepstakes!
The Biggest little City Classic @ UNR
Open Division
Brandon Garcia: 4-0 (Second Place)
Banafshae Khan: 2-2
Junior Varsity Division
Maria Burke: 3-1 (Quarterfinalist)
Bethany Davis: 3-1 (Semifinalist)
Dean Talley: 2-2
Novice Division
Denise Barajas: 2-2
Ryan Bittle: 3-1 (Quarterfinalist)
Jasmin McKay-Benard: 1-3
Melissa Mejia: 1-3
Kyle Shallcross: 2-2
Third Place Overall Sweepstakes - University Division!
Brandon Garcia: 4-0 (Second Place)
Banafshae Khan: 2-2
Junior Varsity Division
Maria Burke: 3-1 (Quarterfinalist)
Bethany Davis: 3-1 (Semifinalist)
Dean Talley: 2-2
Novice Division
Denise Barajas: 2-2
Ryan Bittle: 3-1 (Quarterfinalist)
Jasmin McKay-Benard: 1-3
Melissa Mejia: 1-3
Kyle Shallcross: 2-2
Third Place Overall Sweepstakes - University Division!
The Paul Winters Invitational @ UOP
Open Division
Brandon Garcia: 3-1 (Semifinalist)
Banafshae Khan: 2-2
Junior Division
Denise Barajas: 4-0 (2nd Place)
Bethany Davis: 3-1 (Quarterfinalist)
Kyle Shallcross: 3-1 (Quarterfinalist)
Ryan Bittle: 2-2
Michael Dittmer: 2-2
Eli Lara: 2-2
Jasmin McKay-Bernard: 2-2
Dean Talley: 2-2
Trevor Jones: 1-3
FIRST PLACE OVERALL SWEEPSTAKES - UNIVERSITY DIVISION!
Brandon Garcia: 3-1 (Semifinalist)
Banafshae Khan: 2-2
Junior Division
Denise Barajas: 4-0 (2nd Place)
Bethany Davis: 3-1 (Quarterfinalist)
Kyle Shallcross: 3-1 (Quarterfinalist)
Ryan Bittle: 2-2
Michael Dittmer: 2-2
Eli Lara: 2-2
Jasmin McKay-Bernard: 2-2
Dean Talley: 2-2
Trevor Jones: 1-3
FIRST PLACE OVERALL SWEEPSTAKES - UNIVERSITY DIVISION!
The Redbird Swing @ ISU
Day 1
Open Division
Brandon Garcia: 1-3
Banafshae Khan: 2-2 (2nd Place)
Novice Division
Maria Burke: 3-1(3rd Place)
Evangelic Schuhmeier 3-1 (2nd Place)
Day 2
Open Division
Brandon Garcia: 3-1
Banafshae Khan: 3-1 (Semifinalist)
Novice Division
Maria Burke: 1-3
Evangelic Schuhmeier: 1-3
Open Division
Brandon Garcia: 1-3
Banafshae Khan: 2-2 (2nd Place)
Novice Division
Maria Burke: 3-1(3rd Place)
Evangelic Schuhmeier 3-1 (2nd Place)
Day 2
Open Division
Brandon Garcia: 3-1
Banafshae Khan: 3-1 (Semifinalist)
Novice Division
Maria Burke: 1-3
Evangelic Schuhmeier: 1-3
The Steinbeck Invitational @ Hartnell
Novice Division
Stephen Franco: 1-3 (Top Speaker!!)
Bailey Greenslit: 1-3
Trevor Jones: 2-2
Melissa Mejia: 2-2
Dean Talley: 3-1 (Semifinalist)
Stephen Franco: 1-3 (Top Speaker!!)
Bailey Greenslit: 1-3
Trevor Jones: 2-2
Melissa Mejia: 2-2
Dean Talley: 3-1 (Semifinalist)