The Hood River Valley High School Speech and Debate Team delivered a standout performance at the South Medford Speech and Debate Tournament, earning top honors against 11 other schools from across Oregon. The team took home the First Place Tournament Team Sweepstakes Award, recognizing their exceptional achievements across multiple events.

Individual and team highlights include:

• Riley McNamara and Anson Pulk – First Place, Policy Debate

• Abbey Carsley – First Place, Dramatic Interpretation

• Ryen Heck and Isaac Serrano – Second Place, Duo Interpretation

• Ryen Heck – Second Place, Program Oral Interpretation

• Ava Moore – Second Place, Humorous Interpretation

• Gillian Reed – National Qualifier, Worlds Team

• Everen Garrett – National Qualifier, Worlds Team

• Tate Shays – Third Place, Informative Speaking

• Gillian Reed – Fourth Place, Big Question Debate

• Skyler Nelson and Gillian Reed – Fourth Place, Duo Interpretation

• Riley McNamara – Fifth Place, Oratory Interpretation

• Everen Garrett – Fifth Place, Lincoln Douglas Debate

Congratulations to all students for their hard work, dedication, and success. The team now sets its sights on the State Championship Tournament in Monmouth, taking place in late April.

Go Eagles!