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- Fri Nov 15, 2024 1:27 pm
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: MACA JV State- 2/15
- Replies: 0
- Views: 57
MACA JV State- 2/15
Hello Missouri Scholar Bowl Coaches, The Missouri Academic Coaches Association (MACA) is pleased to announce that it will be hosting this year's JV State tournament on February 15 at Southern Boone High School in Ashland, MO. This tournament is open to ALL freshmen and sophomore players (NO juniors ...
- Sun Nov 10, 2024 5:41 pm
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: 11/9 Clever HS Invitational
- Replies: 1
- Views: 276
Re: 11/9 Clever HS Invitational
New Heights Christian defeated Nevada A to be the 10th Clever Invitational Champions in a game ending 450-90. Congratulations to the entire team and to Coach Miller. Stats for the day can be found HERE Due to some technical issues, some seedings in the latter rounds were incorrectly made. The issues...
- Sat Oct 26, 2024 4:20 pm
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: 10/26 Clever Middle School
- Replies: 1
- Views: 150
Re: 10/26 Clever Middle School
14 teams competed today. Thank you for an awesome day! I know what feels crazy and hectic on my end probably went smoother than I believe, and it is in large part to everyone who was here getting things done. Thank you. Webb City A Won over Skyline A in the final match in 180-130 deciding the 1st (W...
- Fri Aug 30, 2024 12:27 pm
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: 11/9 Clever HS Invitational
- Replies: 1
- Views: 276
11/9 Clever HS Invitational
Coaches, Clever HS will be hosting its 10th annual Clever High School Invitational Scholar Bowl tournament on November 09, 2024. The tournament will be in the 20 Tossup/20 Bonus format and we will be utilizing Powers for early buzzing. We will NOT be using bounce backs on bonus questions or negative...
- Fri Aug 30, 2024 12:23 pm
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: 10/26 Clever Middle School
- Replies: 1
- Views: 150
10/26 Clever Middle School
Coaches, Clever Middle School and High School will be hosting our 4th annual Clever Middle School Academic tournament on Saturday, 10/26/2024. The tournament will be in the 20 Tossup/20 Bonus format and we will be utilizing Powers for early buzzing. We will NOT be using bounce backs on bonus questio...
- Fri Dec 01, 2023 11:05 am
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Feb 17- Clever Novice and Middle School
- Replies: 1
- Views: 733
Re: Feb 17- Clever Novice and Middle School
NOVICE Teams (13/18) Clever Fair Grove Gainesville Hallsville Hartville Houston Lockwood Nevada Pierce City Skyline Spokane Thayer Weaubleau (2) Moderators (9/9)* Gainesville Hallsville Nevada (2) Pierce Houston Skyline (2) Spokane Middle School Teams (18/18) Clever Fair Grove Hallsville (2) Housto...
- Fri Dec 01, 2023 10:28 am
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Feb 17- Clever Novice and Middle School
- Replies: 1
- Views: 733
Feb 17- Clever Novice and Middle School
Coaches, Clever HS is proud to announce we will be hosting the second Clever Novice and Spring Middle School tournaments on Saturday, February 17, 2024. This is 2 separate tournaments (one for Novice teams, and one for Middle School teams). The tournaments will be in the 20 Tossup/20 Bonus format an...
- Fri Dec 01, 2023 3:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Conference Carousel
- Replies: 83
- Views: 141398
Re: Conference Carousel
And just as the Southwest started settling down on re-alignments, a new conference, the Greater Ozark Conference , decides to form and start upsetting more conference. Of particular note in this it seems the SWCL is losing 3 (Billings, Spokane, and Crane), dropping them to 5 members. Mark Twain and ...
- Wed Nov 22, 2023 1:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Conference Carousel
- Replies: 83
- Views: 141398
Re: Conference Carousel
Just as Mid-Lakes hit a stride and went back up to 8, Skyline announces they’re moving to the Southwest conference . Several former MLC members are here, and the size matchup makes more sense, according to Skyline’s AD. I won’t elaborate, but I expect Mid-Lakes will want to replace Skyline as they l...
- Fri Sep 22, 2023 4:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Conference Carousel
- Replies: 83
- Views: 141398
Re: Conference Carousel
Shakeups as the Big 8 loses 3 to the Mid-Lakes. Hollister, Reeds Spring, and Springfield Catholic will join the Mid Lakes next year.
- Tue Sep 05, 2023 11:24 am
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Oct 21- Clever Middle School
- Replies: 0
- Views: 7165
Oct 21- Clever Middle School
Coaches, Clever HS will be hosting its 2nd annual Clever Middle School Scholar Bowl tournament on October 21, 2023. The tournament will be in the 20 Tossup/20 Bonus format and we will be utilizing Powers for early buzzing. We will NOT be using bouncebacks on bonus questions or negative points for wr...
- Tue Sep 05, 2023 9:09 am
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Nov 11- Clever Invitational
- Replies: 0
- Views: 7245
Nov 11- Clever Invitational
Coaches, Clever HS will be hosting its 9th annual Clever High School Invitational Scholar Bowl tournament on November 11, 2023. The tournament will be in the 20 Tossup/20 Bonus format and we will be utilizing Powers for early buzzing. We will NOT be using bouncebacks on bonus questions or negative p...
- Fri Feb 03, 2023 5:50 am
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Clever Novice/MS- 2/18
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3806
Re: Clever Novice/MS- 2/18
Current Fields
NOVICE (14 teams)
Clever-2
Diamond
Forsyth
Gainesville
Greenfield
Greenwood
Houston
Lockwood
Skyline
Spokane
Thayer
Weaubleau-2
MS (16 Teams)
Clever-2
Forsyth
Greenfield-2
Greenwood
Hallsville-2
Houston
Plato
Thayer-2
Weaubleau-2
Webb City-2
NOVICE (14 teams)
Clever-2
Diamond
Forsyth
Gainesville
Greenfield
Greenwood
Houston
Lockwood
Skyline
Spokane
Thayer
Weaubleau-2
MS (16 Teams)
Clever-2
Forsyth
Greenfield-2
Greenwood
Hallsville-2
Houston
Plato
Thayer-2
Weaubleau-2
Webb City-2
- Thu Jan 12, 2023 1:01 pm
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Clever Novice/MS- 2/18
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3806
Clever Novice/MS- 2/18
Coaches, Clever HS is proud to announce we will be hosting the first ever Clever Novice and Spring Middle School tournaments on Saturday, February 18th. This is 2 separate tournaments (one for Novice teams, and one for Middle School teams). The tournaments will be in the 20 Tossup/20 Bonus format an...
- Mon Nov 14, 2022 3:20 pm
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Nov 12- Clever HS
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2588
Re: Nov 12- Clever HS
Everyone, Thank you for an awesome day! I know what feels crazy and hectic on my end probably went smoother than I believe, and it is in large part to everyone who was here getting things done. Thank you. Most importantly, I was not needed to read any parts in The Crucible the rest of the nights. I ...
- Mon Oct 24, 2022 4:53 pm
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: October 24- Clever Middle School
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1369
Re: October 24- Clever Middle School
Everyone, Thank you for an awesome day! I know what feels crazy and hectic on my end probably went smoother than I believe, and it is in large part to everyone who was here getting things done. Thank you. Woodland went undefeated on the day to take 1st place after 9 rounds. Houston only lost to Wood...
- Wed Oct 05, 2022 11:51 am
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Nov 12- Clever HS
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2588
Re: Nov 12- Clever HS
This tournament has expanded to 36 teams.
If you are wanting to attend but haven't signed up, please fill out the form. I will consider one last expansion to 42 if there is sufficient interest.
If you are wanting to attend but haven't signed up, please fill out the form. I will consider one last expansion to 42 if there is sufficient interest.
- Fri Sep 16, 2022 9:12 am
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Nov 12- Clever HS
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2588
Re: Nov 12- Clever HS
Tournament is currently awaiting MSHSAA Sanctioning. After that happens, we'll likely expand to 30. We currently have more interest, and may consider one more expansion after talks with admins about space available.
- Thu Aug 25, 2022 9:57 am
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Nov 12- Clever HS
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2588
Re: Nov 12- Clever HS
I have your entry from the form. I will hopefully get to emailing those on the list by the end of the week. First week has been a bit nuts.
- Tue Aug 16, 2022 2:31 pm
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: October 24- Clever Middle School
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1369
Re: October 24- Clever Middle School
Current Field 14/18
Clever-2
Fair Grove-1
Forsyth-1
Hartville-1
Houston-1
Skyline-1
Strafford-1
Thayer-2
Weaubleau-1
Webb City-2
Woodland (Ak)-1
Waiting List Teams (Teams will be added in pairs)
Skyline B
Clever-2
Fair Grove-1
Forsyth-1
Hartville-1
Houston-1
Skyline-1
Strafford-1
Thayer-2
Weaubleau-1
Webb City-2
Woodland (Ak)-1
Waiting List Teams (Teams will be added in pairs)
Skyline B
- Tue Aug 16, 2022 2:28 pm
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Nov 12- Clever HS
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2588
Re: Nov 12- Clever HS
Current Field 42/42 Ash Grove-2 Central (SGF) Clever-2 College Heights- 2 Conway-2 Fair Grove-1 Forsyth-1 Fort Osage-1 Galena- 1 Glendale-2 Greenfield-1 Greenwood-2 Hillcrest-1 Houston-2 Jasper-2 Kickapoo-2 Lakeland-1 Lockwood-1 Mountain Grove-1 Nevada-1 Parkview-1 Plato-1 Richland-1 Rogers Heritag...
- Fri Aug 12, 2022 11:43 am
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Nov 12- Clever HS
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2588
Nov 12- Clever HS
Coaches, Clever HS will be hosting its 8th annual Clever High School Invitational Scholar Bowl tournament on November 12, 2021. The tournament will be in the 20 Tossup/20 Bonus format and we will be utilizing Powers for early buzzing. We will NOT be using bouncebacks on bonus questions or negative p...
- Fri Aug 12, 2022 11:41 am
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: October 24- Clever Middle School
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1369
October 24- Clever Middle School
Coaches, On behalf of Coach Bloxom and myself, Clever HS & MS would like to invite you to our Middle School Academic Tournament on Monday, October 24, 2022. The tournament will be in the 20 Tossup/20 Bonus format and we will be utilizing Powers for early buzzing. We will NOT be using bouncebacks...
- Wed Nov 17, 2021 10:42 am
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Nov 13 Clever Invitational (HS)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2851
Re: Nov 13 Clever Invitational (HS)
First, Thank you to everyone who came and staffed. This was the largest event in Clever's history, and we had exactly the right amount of staff to make it happen. The day ended somewhat awkwardly. After prelim rounds, 8 teams advanced to the playoffs with no carry over games. The top 8 were rebracke...
- Wed Nov 03, 2021 10:09 am
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Nov 13 Clever Invitational (HS)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2851
Re: Nov 13 Clever Invitational (HS)
In what I can only describe as my personal moment of insanity, I have expanded the field to 30.
There is a spot for one team if someone is interested. Please fill out the form and email me if you want that spot. If you can provide some scorekeepers, that would be nice.
Thanks
There is a spot for one team if someone is interested. Please fill out the form and email me if you want that spot. If you can provide some scorekeepers, that would be nice.
Thanks
- Tue Oct 19, 2021 9:47 am
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Nov 13 Clever Invitational (HS)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2851
Re: Nov 13 Clever Invitational (HS)
I am mostly comfortable at this time expanding to 24 teams. I have sent emails to teams on the waiting lists to ensure interest, but there are still a few spots open if anyone is still interested. I would greatly appreciate if teams can provide Moderators and those teams will be given preference ove...
- Fri Sep 10, 2021 10:31 am
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Nov 13 Clever Invitational (HS)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2851
Re: Nov 13 Clever Invitational (HS)
This tournament is now full. If we can fill the necessary amount of Moderators, we can expand up to 24 teams and possibly further. Interested teams for the waiting list who offer Moderators will help expand the list.
- Wed Sep 08, 2021 9:37 am
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Nov 13 Clever Invitational (HS)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2851
Re: Nov 13 Clever Invitational (HS)
Current Field 30/30 Ash Grove (2) Clever (2) Conway (2) Fair Grove (2) Gainesville (2) Galena Glendale (2) Greenfield Greenwood Houston (2) Jasper (2) Kickapoo (2) Pierce City (2) Richland Skyline Southwest (2) Spokane Strafford Weaubleau Moderators 16/15 Ash Grove Clever (3) Conway Greenfield Gree...
- Wed Sep 08, 2021 9:15 am
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Nov 13 Clever Invitational (HS)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2851
Nov 13 Clever Invitational (HS)
Coaches, Clever HS will be hosting its 7th annual Clever High School Invitational Scholar Bowl tournament on November 13, 2021. The tournament will be in the 20 Tossup/20 Bonus format and we will be utilizing Powers for early buzzing. We will NOT be using bouncebacks on bonus questions or negative p...
- Tue Nov 24, 2020 9:10 am
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Nov 21 Clever Invitational (Virtual)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3131
Re: Nov 21 Clever Invitational (Virtual)
First: THANK YOU. Everyone was amazing on Saturday. There were moments last week I wanted to call this off due to how much COVID was changing the best laid plans, but everyone today made this worth it 100 times over. We ended the day with College Heights winning 1st in the 9th round match over North...
- Thu Nov 19, 2020 9:39 am
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Nov 21 Clever Invitational (Virtual)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3131
Re: Nov 21 Clever Invitational (Virtual)
At the moment, we're full. The above fields are not correct, but I barely have time to type this, let alone update the above.
I will take waiting list teams still as we have seen a cancellation each day this week.
I will take waiting list teams still as we have seen a cancellation each day this week.
- Mon Nov 16, 2020 9:12 am
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Nov 21 Clever Invitational (Virtual)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3131
Re: Nov 21 Clever Invitational (Virtual)
After a round of Cancellations and additions due to various reasons, I have one spot open for this weekend.
- Thu Oct 29, 2020 8:24 am
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Nov 21 Clever Invitational (Virtual)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3131
Re: Nov 21 Clever Invitational (Virtual)
We have expanded to 24 and have exhausted the waiting list (with 2 spots remaining). Further expansion is possible if we can locate the staff to help run this.
- Tue Oct 27, 2020 7:36 am
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Nov 21 Clever Invitational (Virtual)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3131
Re: Nov 21 Clever Invitational (Virtual)
Teams (23/24) Clever (1) College Heights (2) Fair Grove (2) Fort Osage (2) Hannibal (1) Kickapoo (2) Nevada (1) North Kansas City (2) Oak Park (1) Orchard Farm (2) Owensville (2) Palmyra (1) Parkview (1) Richland (1) Sparta (1) Spokane (1) Moderators 10/12 College Heights (1) Fair Grove (1) Nevada ...
- Tue Oct 27, 2020 7:36 am
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Nov 21 Clever Invitational (Virtual)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3131
Nov 21 Clever Invitational (Virtual)
Fellow Coaches Clever HS will be hosting its 6th annual Clever High School Invitational Scholar Bowl tournament on November 21, 2020. The tournament will be in the 20 Tossup/20 Bonus format using Powers. We will NOT be using Negs. Due to virtual constraints, we will NOT use Bouncebacks on Bonus Ques...
- Wed Mar 18, 2020 3:17 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: things that suck...
- Replies: 623
- Views: 487547
- Mon Nov 18, 2019 8:22 am
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Clever Invitational- Nov 16
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3125
Re: Clever Invitational- Nov 16
Thanks to everyone who helped make this last weekend a huge success! I hope everyone enjoyed the day and your teams learned a lot about the area competition and their own abilities. Thayer Green finished the day 9-0 and took first place with Kickapoo Gold pulling out 2nd finishing 8-1. Kickapoo Bro...
- Sat Nov 16, 2019 3:59 pm
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Clever Invitational- Nov 16
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3125
Re: Clever Invitational- Nov 16
Thayer Green take's 1st and Kickapoo Gold takes 2nd.
Kickapoo Brown took 3rd over Houston Black. Full stats will be up when I get some sanity (possibly Monday).
Kickapoo Brown took 3rd over Houston Black. Full stats will be up when I get some sanity (possibly Monday).
- Sat Nov 16, 2019 1:33 pm
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Clever Invitational- Nov 16
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3125
Re: Clever Invitational- Nov 16
after 5 rounds finished by 12:15, Kickapoo Brown, Sparta, Thayer Green, Houston Red, Kickapoo Gold, Houston Black, Fair Grove Purple, and Glendale White move on to the championship Brackets. Games restarted at 1:10, so I expect a pre-4PM finish for most games.
- Thu Nov 14, 2019 11:40 am
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Clever Invitational- Nov 16
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3125
Re: Clever Invitational- Nov 16
Final (hopefully) updated list of schools attending is above. Good Luck to all attending Saturday!
- Tue Oct 01, 2019 3:17 pm
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Clever Invitational- Nov 16
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3125
Re: Clever Invitational- Nov 16
Expansion made to 24. I am in progress of updating the above list as teams confirm/drop. Hopeful to expand to 30 if staffing allows.
- Mon Aug 19, 2019 6:54 am
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Clever Invitational- Nov 16
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3125
Re: Clever Invitational- Nov 16
TEAMS (24/24) Blue Eye (1) Fair Grove (2) Galena (1) Glendale (3) Houston (2) Jasper (1) Kickapoo (3) Mountain Grove (2) Parkview (1) Richland (2) Southwest (1) Sparta (1) Spokane (1) Strafford (1) Thayer (2) Bolded Teams have sent rosters and confirmed attendance MODERATORS Houston (2) Southwest G...
- Mon Aug 19, 2019 6:51 am
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Clever Invitational- Nov 16
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3125
Clever Invitational- Nov 16
Clever HS will be hosting its 5th annual Clever High School Invitational Scholar Bowl tournament on November 16, 2019. The tournament will be in the 20 Tossup/20 Bonus format, with bounce backs on bonuses. We will be introducing Powers at this year’s tournament to reward players who buzz earlier. We...
- Sat Nov 17, 2018 6:31 pm
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Nov 17- Clever Invitational
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3497
Re: Nov 17- Clever Invitational
As I sit in my comfy chair in my Superman sweatpants with my dog licking my feet, I am so thankful for everyone's help in making today a HUGE success (and you're welcome for the free mental image...and no I don't know why my dog licks my feet and yes I think its gross too). Final stats of the day ar...
- Sat Nov 17, 2018 4:14 pm
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Nov 17- Clever Invitational
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3497
- Sat Nov 17, 2018 1:20 pm
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Nov 17- Clever Invitational
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3497
Re: Nov 17- Clever Invitational
College Heights A, Kickapoo A, and Spokane A start the morning undefeated with Will Secker of College Heights averaging 124PPG and leading in points by 36 ppg.
Preliminary stats can be found here
http://hsquizbowl.org/db/tournaments/53 ... y_results/
Preliminary stats can be found here
http://hsquizbowl.org/db/tournaments/53 ... y_results/
- Thu Oct 25, 2018 9:14 am
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Kickapoo Scholar Bowl Tournament (MS/HS) - December 1, 2018
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2132
Re: Kickapoo Scholar Bowl Tournament (MS/HS) - December 1, 2018
MS 28 is also scheduled for use at the Mid-Lakes Conference. We don't have a confirmed date yet, but I have word from Chad that we are slated for that set.
- Fri Oct 19, 2018 9:02 am
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Nov 17- Clever Invitational
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3497
Re: Nov 17- Clever Invitational
Field is full again. Information will probably be sent out next week.
- Tue Oct 16, 2018 8:42 am
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Nov 17- Clever Invitational
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3497
Re: Nov 17- Clever Invitational
This tournament has been awarded PACE Platinum Certification. This means that the top 25% of teams in this tournament (rounded up to the nearest integer) will qualify for the national high school quizbowl championship, the PACE NSC on the weekend of June 8-9 at the Hyatt Regency Reston outside of Wa...
- Thu Sep 06, 2018 8:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Coach Directory
- Replies: 0
- Views: 7678
Coach Directory
Is there a somewhat maintained Coaches directory for Missouri schools somewhere? Every year when I am advertising my tournament, I find myself using MSHSAA's District map from the last school year in all 4 classes to determine roughly who might be close enough to be interested, look up their coach, ...