Academic Games Receives High Marks at National Tournament
On Friday, April 26, the Academic Games team traveled to Knoxville, Tenn., to compete in the National Tournament put on by the Academic Games League of America. The annual, three-day tournament hosted over 800 players from around the nation.
The Senior Division Sweepstakes team of Caleb Rogers, David Gravolet, Jacob, Schenck, Matthew Dowling, and Nicholas Cibilich placed 3rd overall. They were awarded the national champions in the game of Propaganda. Additionally, the team placed 2nd in Current Events.
Sophomores Aqib Zakaria and Milan Mardia competed on a New Orleans conglomerate team which finished 4th in Sweepstakes, 3rd in On-Sets, and 2nd in Propaganda.
Several Jesuit players placed individually at the tournament.
Caleb Rogers: 4th Sweepstakes
Aqib Zakaria: 5th Sweepstakes, 2nd Propaganda, 2nd Presidents
Nicholas Cibilich: 3rd Propaganda
Matthew Dowling: 2nd Presidents