Princeton Scholastic Bowl takes 3rd at Winnebago Invitational

The Princeton High School Scholastic Bowl Team earned third place on Saturday at the Winnebago Invitational, held at Winnebago High School.

This achievement is the team’s best performance at this tournament since 1996 when Coach Mick Towns' team won the same tournament nearly three decades ago.

The team completed the tournament with a 6-2 record. Top scorers for PHS included Max Wilborn, who placed fourth overall with 42 tossups answered correctly, Clayton Rokosz, who placed eighth overall with 34 tossups and Hanna Claiborne, who placed 12th overall with 24 tossups.

“This result reflects the effort of our team throughout the season,” Coach Brody Anderson said. “An achievement not reached since 1996 shows the team’s dedication. This team is truly amazing, and I hope more people come out and see this team’s accomplishments as we start to eye up a postseason run that hasn’t been seen in decades.”

As the season continues, PHS will compete on Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Kaneland Invitational Tournament, followed by the Streator Rotary Tournament on Feb. 15. PHS varsity has a record of 51 wins and 13 losses.