After a successful first year, Regional Radio (KWIX, KRES, KIRK and KTCM) is happy to announce the return of the 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 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 that your varsity team is already competing in, against other varsity teams. This is not an additional tournament, but an honorary ranking that will not count toward your 14 events for the season. Competitions between January 1st, 2016 and April 2nd, 2016 are eligible for inclusion. Scores should be submitted within 72 hours of competition.
Ranking points will be determined by the number of tossups and bonus answered in each match from a qualifying tournament, and doubled if the match resulted in a victory. 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 first standings will be released the afternoon of January 27th on KRES FM 104.7 and on our website at centralmoinfo.com, with updates each following Wednesday. 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. Qualifying schools have until February 5th, 2016 at 6 p.m. to e-mail Kyle Hill (kyleh@digity.me) and indicate their wish to be included in the rankings. If you have any questions about the KRES Scholars Cup, e-mail Kyle or phone (660) 263-1500.
Rules and qualifications are subject to change at the discretion of Regional Radio.