On Saturday, Fork Union Military Academy’s Quiz Bowl team made history with an impressive performance at the VCU Fall Tournament in Richmond. Competing at the Standard Level in a field divided into two divisions, Fork Union battled through 10 round-robin matches, achieving a 7-3 record that secured their division title and a spot in the Standard Level finals.
Although they ultimately fell to Maggie Walker’s B team, this marks the first time a Fork Union Quiz Bowl team has ever reached the finals of a tournament.
The team was led by seniors Joseph Athey (team captain), Malachi Walsh, and Mason Ng, along with junior Nicholas Coleman. Coleman’s exceptional play earned him an All-Star designation as he averaged 106 points per round during the round-robin matches, tying for the fifth highest individual average among Standard-Level players in the tournament.
Under the guidance of Coach Dr. Alex Welch, the Quiz Bowl team continues to excel and break new ground.
Congratulations to the team on this historic accomplishment!