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2008 Michigan Elementary / Primary Team

The kick-off to the scholastic championship season was held Febraury 2nd on campus at the Michigan State Union in Lansing. Organizer Jennifer Skidmore reports that 148 teams from 68 schools attended the Team event.

All indicators are that this tournament was a success. Attendance continues to grow, with more than 600 young participants this year. The event also attracted media attention - see these articles from the State News and Lansing Journal.

All pictures below courtesy Jennifer Skidmore.

 

Final Team Crosstables and Individual Medal Winners

K-6 Champs: Novi Meadows

Andrew Ying, Apurva Shrivastava, Adithy Balasubramian, Raymond Wen

K-5 Champs: AA King Kasparaov

Justin Chen, Marco Lorenzon, Deniz Gulari, John Brinley

K-5 Reserve Co-Champs: Utica Roberts Rooks D

Andrew Sebra, Joel Galli, Caitlyn Maniaci, Ryan MacIntrye

K-5 Reserve Co-Champs: Grand Blanc Mason Powerchess Silver

Jonathan Kocks, Tyler Begg, Peter Liu, Brennen Mueser

K-3 Champs: AA Thurston Rooks

Oliver Barron, Suzan Karabakal, Leo Tunkle, Duncan Darnell

Heavyweight K5 Matchup

Apurva Virkud vs Justin Chen, K5 - Rd 4

Last updated 2/26/08 BC