SUNDAY MORNING SEMIFINALS/FINALS—NOTES
Riley Brennan advances to finals—Oscar loses his matchup, but still going on to Nationals. Final debate takes place on auditorium stage w/ packed audience—Alton sits together to cheer Riley on v. the Philips Country Day guy who beat Truman. Riley arguing negative. Match intense. Atmosphere electric. Both competitors look confident of a win. Judges take a long time deliberating. Final vote: 2/1 neg. Riley wins state tournament. Riley Quote: “I’m proud of how everyone on our team did, and I’m honored to be representing Alton this summer in Anaheim.” Oscar Quote: “*&$% yes! Wooohooo!” Faculty sponsor Milliken: “What he said.”