The Mt. Vernon Rams Chess Team traveled to Franklin High School in Franklin IL, January 29th, to participate in the chess sectionals. Eight teams competed at Sectionals.
Competitive chess is very intense and the desire to do well for your team is incredible. "Our team stood up well to the challenge," said coach Bill England.
"Our Chess Coaches, Mr. Bumpas and Mr. England, are very proud of the team and their individual efforts which contributed to our team earning the right to go to the IHSA State Championship Meet."
The State Finals are February 11th and 12th in Peoria IL.
Pictured: Front row left to right showing the trophies they have won this year: Cademon Cook 3 out of 4, Caleb Belmont (Board 1) 2 out of 4, Team Captain Ryan Bendersky 4 out of 4, second row Kara Klos 2 out of 2, Eli Harris 3 out of 4, Ben Zerkelbach 1 out of 2, Raedan Szarek won 2 out of 4, Ayden Sloan won 1 ½ out of 4, and Matthew Hocking won 3 out of 4, Assistant Coach Stan Bumpas.