Regional Radio (KWIX, KRES, KIRK and KTCM) is happy to announce the inaugural KRES Scholars Cup, a ranking system that will recognize the top scholar bowl teams in our area for their performance over the course of the season. High schools in the following counties, whose scholar bowl teams are registered with MSHSAA, are eligible to pursue the Scholars Cup: Adair, Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Chariton, Clark, Cooper, Howard, Knox, Lewis, Linn, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Montgomery, Pike, Putnam, Ralls, Randolph, Saline, Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby and Sullivan.
Rankings will be based upon the competitions varsity teams area already competing in, against other varsity teams. This is not an additional tournament, but an honorary ranking that will not count toward a school's 14 events for the season. Competitions between January 1st, 2015 and March 31st, 2015 are eligible for inclusion. Scores should be submitted within 72 hours of competition.
In addition to games won, quality points will be determined by the number of tossups and bonus answered in each match from a qualifying tournament. A qualifying tournament may follow MSHSAA "state" format, NAQT "national" format, or any variation of either. Only games against a varsity or A team may count; games against junior varsity or B/C/D teams will not count.
Two titles will be awarded: a large school title for schools in Classes 3 & 4, and small school title for schools in Classes 1 & 2. Both titles will be presented in early April. The KRES Scholars Cup is part of Regional Radio's ongoing efforts to recognize our area students and how they enrich and positively represent our communities. Beginning in February we will announce weekly updates on KRES FM 104.7 and on our website at centralmoinfo.com.
Qualifying schools have until February 6th, 2015 at 6 p.m. to indicate their wish to be included in the rankings. For additional information, contact Kyle Hill at kyleh@digity.me or by calling (660) 263-1230.
Rules and qualifications are subject to change at the discretion of Regional Radio.