Beacon Middle School 8th Grade Math League Has Undefeated Season

Beacon Middle School’s 8th grade Math League team has been undefeated this season, competing against Fred Thomas Middle School and Selbyville Middle School. Beacon’s 8th grade Math League team enjoys the challenge of the Math League problems and have excelled and improved during each event, scoring 10 points in Meet #1, 12 points in Meet #2, and 15 points in Meet #3.

After the third meet held at Mariner Middle, 8th graders Zach Day and Gavin Serman are tied for 1st place for the most individual points with 12 points each, Chloe Yeung is in 2nd with 6 points,and Lila Lanouette is in 3rd with 5 points.

Beacon’s 7th grade Math League team is composed of four 6th graders. The 7th grade team came in 2nd place at the 3rd meet with 6 points. Our 6th graders work very hard and have improved each meet, going from not scoring any points the first meet to scoring 6 points at the third meet, beating teams from Mariner Middle and Fred Thomas Middle.

“Seeing the excitement that our teams have for math is such a great feeling”, said coach Brian Walley. “The fact that both teams have improved each event is amazing and it just speaks to their effort and dedication”

“Beacon’s Math League Team includes some of our brightest and strongest students. We are proud of their efforts, enthusiasm and dedication to academic development,” said coach Sarah Richards. Beacon Middle School’s Math League teams are looking forward to the last meet in January and the 8th grade Math League team is getting ready for the state championships in March.