11/02/2026
SHS qualified three more Halloween-costumed debaters for state competition Saturday at the Nickerson Cowbell Classic.
Senior Danika Zimmerman punched her state ticket by finishing 3-2 with sophomore brother Easton Zimmerman. The record was good for 8th out of 18 varsity entries. The Zimmermans beat teams from Maize, Buhler, and Maize again.
Juniors Isaac Dyson and Shep Levy also went 3-2 in varsity, 7th of 18. Levy also qualified for state now. All three wins came at the expense of Maize.
Sophomores Lathem Kizzar and Cadie Padgett rounded out the 3-2 records, 6th out of 12 in JV. Kizzar qualified for state. Kizzar and Padgett beat Liberal, Great Bend, and Garden City.
The Buhler Invitational awaits the Black Bear debaters on Saturday.
Pictured (L-R): Shep Levy, Easton Zimmerman, Danika Zimmerman, Isaac Dyson, Cadie Padgett, and Lathem Kizzar