WDCA State Tournament of Champions VSS Results - 1998-1999
January 24, 1999 – 8:40 pm by: Bill BattermanThe Wisconsin Debate Coaches Association held its annual State Tournament of Champions on January 22-23, 1999. Friday’s competition was held at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh while Saturday’s rounds moved to the campuses of Sheboygan North and South High Schools. It took a 4-2 record with 329 points to clear.
Preliminary Round Results:
01. Nicolet KN - Peter Klein & Ali Nikseresht
02. Marquette FT - Paul Flaig & Kevin Thom
03. Neenah HH - Dave Hager & Chris Harwood
04. Neenah BH - Alex Balistreri & Paul Hager
05. Hortonville LS - Charlie Lauters & Mike Suomi
06. Brookfield Central ES - Alison Eggert & Ankur Shah
07. Marquette HK - Bret Harper & Eric Kirsch
08. Marquette HK - Lenny Hanson & Gopi Kumar
Top Individual Speakers: (Points, Ranks)
01. Peter Klein - Nicolet KN (176)
02. Mike Suomi - Hortonville LS (172)
03. Kevin Thom - Marquette FT (171, 10)
04. Alison Eggert - Brookfield Central ES (171, 11)
05. Paul Flaig - Marquette FT (171, 12)
06. Neal Krokosky - Appleton West KW (170)
07. Chris Harwood - Neenah HH (169, 10)
08. Ankur Shah - Brookfield Central ES (169, 14)
09. Charlie Lauters - Hortonville LS (169, 16)
10. Matt Wolf - Appleton West KW (168.5)
Quarterfinals:
01. Nicolet KN d. 08. Marquette HK
02. Marquette FT advanced over 07. Marquette HK
06. Brookfield Central ES d. 03. Neenah HH
05. Hortonville LS d. 04. Neenah BH
Semifinals:
01. Nicolet KN d. 05. Hortonville LS
06. Brookfield Central ES d. 02. Marquette FT
Finals:
06. Brookfield Central ES d. 01. Nicolet KN
These results were compiled from two sources: Bill Batterman’s now-defunct “Wisconsin Cheeshead Debate” website and a post to the CX-L by Peter Klein. Additions or corrections are encouraged by emailing WFD or posting a comment.