U-High Forensics

The Pioneers have arrived at our overnight stop in WV! Tomorrow we will head to Richmond to check into Nats 2026!

Congratulations to the Pioneers, who qualified SIX EVENTS to the IHSA State Tournament! Special congratulations to Ellis Zimmerman, who won DI!

Sectionals is a tough day for so many of us, and it’s especially difficult when your team takes on the extra duty of hosting. These kids, whether final ranks went their way or not, were absolute rockstars all season, and especially this week. Their coaches are so, so proud. 💚💛

Thank you, too, to all of the parents, colleagues, coaches, students, and debaters who helped set up, tear down, time, sell concessions, provide hospitality lounges, etc. We are so grateful to you.

Final results below:
DI: 1st and advancing to State: Ellis Zimmerman
Extemp: 3rd and advancing to State: Disha Karthik
HDA: 4th: Katie Aitken and Henry Young
Info: 3rd and advancing to State: Mahi Ganta
DEC: 4th: Soumya Boyina
Oratory: 3rd and advancing to State: Lila Grace Bardwell
PIR: 6th: Lily, Brynn, Aditi, Audrey, Disha, Siri, Elaine, Luke, Tire, and Ana
Poetry: 6th: Suhn Kaeb
Prose: 5th: Ellis Zimmerman
Radio: 2nd and advancing to State: Will Miller
SOS: 3rd and advancing to State: Reith Kohli