The Independence High School JustWrite team achieved a remarkable milestone on Saturday, January 18, when they were crowned grand champions of the 2025 Cloverleaf Regional Tournament.
Competing against 16 Northeast Ohio schools, the team not only secured top honors but also made history by having every single team member qualify for the state competition on May 20.
"This is the first time in our district's history that all writers qualified," said coach Jill Wagner, expressing her pride and excitement. "It has been an honor to coach these talented and kind young wordsmiths!"
Tournament Results:
Division I (9th and 10th graders):
Team Placement: 2nd Place Overall
Individual Awards:
Marian Carlisle: 8th place (8th grader, competing in D1)
Veronica Kasperski: 11th place (9th grader)
Robby Kalman: 12th place (10th grader)
Division II (11th and 12th graders):
Team Placement: 3rd Place Overall
Individual Awards:
Mae Sheehan: 4th place (11th grader)
JustWrite Ohio, an interscholastic program and competition for high school students, showcased the exceptional writing talents of participating schools, with Independence High School emerging as a standout performer.
