February 2, 2026
CHS Speech and Debate Named Big 8 Champs

The Cassville High School Speech and Debate team placed first in the Big 8 Conference Tournament. The tournament took place the weekend of January 30 at Nevada. In addition to being named the Big 8 Champions, CHS student participants placed in finals in every event.
- Glandy Salas District Champion in Original Oratory and 7th in Foreign Extemporaneous Speaking
- Ayla Roberts District Champion in Informative Speaking and 3rd in Original Oratory
- Kaid Williams District Champion in Prose, 3rd in Foreign Extemporaneous
Speaking and 5th in Poetry - David Rehbach District Champion in Radio Speaking, 2nd in Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking and 4th in Duet Acting with Gavin Koelher
- Sam Baugus District Champion in Humorous Interpretation, 3rd in Dramatic Interpretation, and 3rd with Kobe Fare in Duet Acting
- Kim Hang was 2nd in Dramatic Interpretation and 2nd in Humorous Interpretation and 3rd with Amber Davis in Duo Interpretation
- Riley Doucet was 2nd in Prose and 6th in Storytelling
- Mason Rillstone was 3rd in Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking, 5th in Radio and 7th in Storytelling
- Gavin Koelher and Kobe Fare were 5th in Duo Interpretation
- Harlee Carter was 6th in Poetry
- Kinzie Davis was 7th in Informative Speaking
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