WDCA State Tournament of Champions VSS Results – 1998-1999

January 24, 1999 – 8:40 pm by: Bill Batterman

The 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.

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