Speech Debate State Tournament 2025

Photo Caption: Chase Wissing, Oscar Cardoza, Fernando Browning, Parker Beaven, Max Corbett, Ian Beierle, Liam Wahl, Griffin Frederick, Ms. Zuccaro, Matthew Heustis, Hayden Deitz, Charlie Ellingsworth, Tyler Woods, Owen Tafel, Ryan Huber

Saturday, March 1, the Trinity Speech and Debate Rocks headed to Transylvania University for the Kentucky High School Speech League State Debate Tournament. The Rocks had a GREAT performance!

Earning individual speaker awards were:

  • Novice Public Forum

    • Gio Roccisano '28 -6th place

    • Owen Tafel '28 -5th place

  • Varsity Lincoln-Douglas

    • Liam Wahl '26 – 3rd place

  • Varsity Public Forum

    • Hayden Deitz '25 - 2nd place

    • Ian Beierle '25 - 1st place

Max Corbett '26 advanced to the finals in Congressional Debate, placing him solidly in the top 15 of state.

Hayden and Ian advanced to the finals in Varsity Public Forum and finished as state runners-up on a split decision ballot.

The team earned 5th place in overall team sweepstakes. Congratulations, Speech and Debate Rocks!