Tuesday, May 16, 2017

East Chapel Hill High Captures WRAL Brain Game Championship

We are pleased to announce that a team from East Chapel Hill High has been crowned 2017 Brain Game champions.

This WRAL-sponsored contest began with 36 teams. In the opening round, East Chapel Hill High scored 569 points to defeat Northwood (300) and Rolesville (380) to advance to the playoffs, which began in February. East Chapel Hill High won its first playoff game with a score of 525, topping Longleaf School of the Arts (280) and Cape Fear Christian (160). In April, East Chapel Hill High defeated Raleigh Charter 888 to 420, advancing to the Final Four. In May, East Chapel Hill High beat Nash Central 461 to 260, and qualified for the championship game.

On May 13, East Chapel Hill High squared off against Enloe High, and pulled out an impressive 777 to 440 victory.

The team is coached by Brian Link and contains the following members: Daniel Cronin, Nikkhil Niranjan, Nick Parker, Vincent Du, Lindsay Nottingham and Sophie Cronin.

Congratulations to everyone involved...Way to go, Wildcats!