Milton A from Christ Wesleyan Church in Milton, PA, won the 2010 National Wesleyan Bible Bowl championship for the second year in a row. Quizzers are Gus Gula, Nate Crawford, Rachel Brochart, Kari Seibert, and Becky Crawford.

Seventy-two quizzers from 12 churches gathered at Houghton College July 23-26 for the 2010 National Wesleyan Bible Bowl Tournament.  Teams came from Indiana, Maryland, Oklahoma, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Virginia to quiz over the books of I and II Corinthians.

Quizzers competed for more than $53,000 in scholarships. Each member of the top eight teams won scholarships to any Wesleyan college, ranging from $1,100 for the first place team to $200 for the eighth place team.

This year, two $500 character scholarships were awarded for the first time.  The purpose of these scholarships, according to National Director Jim Terwilliger, is to “recognize quizzers who are putting the Word of God into action in their everyday lives.  Our ultimate goals are discipleship and changed lives, and we wanted to recognize those in which this is happening.”  Quizzers were nominated by their coaches and then two were selected by the National Quiz Council. This year’s recipients were Katherine Miller, Bethany Wesleyan, and Sean Huncherick, Cypress Wesleyan.

After three days and 32 rounds of team competition, Christ Wesleyan from Milton, PA, finished undefeated for the second year in a row, the first team to repeat as WBB champions in over ten years. Bethany Wesleyan (Cherryville, PA) finished second, and Brookings (SD) Wesleyan was third.

Rounding out Division A, Penn Forest Worship Center (Roanoke, VA) finished fourth; Weedville (PA) Wesleyan was fifth; Bartlesville (OK) First Wesleyan was sixth; Faith Wesleyan (Terre Haute, IN) was seventh; and Cypress (Galloway, OH) Wesleyan was eighth.

Members of the winning team were Rachel Broschart, Becky Crawford, Nate Crawford, Gus Gula, and Kara Seibert. Coaches were Dave & Leslie Seibert, Jim Terwilliger, and Jon & Beth Weber.

Prior to 2007, four area winners competed at nationals. Since the tournament was opened up to all teams, Christ Wesleyan teams have captured first twice (2009 & 2010), second twice (2007 & 2008), and third once (2008). Brookings Wesleyan teams have finished first once (2008), second once (2009) and third twice (2007 & 2010).   The team from Bethany Wesleyan broke the top four for the first time, having previously finished fifth, sixth, and seventh.

Seven teams competed in the Division B championship round. Milton B (Christ Wesleyan) finished first, Union Street (Winchester, IN) second, and North Rome (Ulster, PA) third. Team members received scholarships of $250 for first place, $150 for second, and $100 for third.

Other teams in Division B included Brookings B, Cherryville B, Mt. Zion Wesleyan (New Castle, IN). and National Wesleyan (Hyattsville, MD).

Scholarships were also awarded for head-to-head individual toss-up and written competition (ranging from $3,500 for first place to $250 for tenth place).

The top 10 quizzers in toss-up competition were Andrea Phillips, Penn Forest; Kari Seibert, Milton A; Nate Crawford, Milton A; Daniella Petersen, Brookings A; Buk Phillips, Penn Forrest; Brittany DeFrain, Cherryville A; Zacharia Horon, Cherryville A; Marisa Hinderaker, Brookings A; Jordan Yaryan, Union Street; and Becky Crawford, Milton A.

In written competition, the top quizzer was Kari Seibert, answering 90 out of 100 questions correctly. She was followed by Zacharia Horon, Cherryville A; Daniella Petersen, Brookings A; Marisa Hinderaker, Brookings A; Nate Crawford, Milton A; Matt Simpson, Weedville; Josh Kichline, Cherryville A; Andrea Phillips, Penn Forest; Becky Crawford, Milton A; and Brittany DeFrain, Cherryville A.

Soon, quiz teams around the United States are now gearing up to study next year’s book—the Gospel of John – eagerly anticipate the 2011 National Tournament, taking place at Indiana Wesleyan University.

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