CARROLLTON, GA – An outstanding performance by the renowned Carrollton High School debate team at last weekend’s tournament in Jackson, Ohio, earned the team a first place sweepstakes trophy and the team qualified for state.

The 2018 defending state championship team will compete for a repeat in February, looking to bring home an 11th state title.

From left are Patrick Berzsenyi, Gabe Smith, Alec Siek, Jada Thomas, Coach Richard Bracknell, Edward Bohannon, Jackson Berzsenyi, LeCurtis Richardson, and Lyall Penley.