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Isaiah Gadson Wins State Championship

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Pattonville High School junior Isaiah Gadson took first place at the Missouri State Scholastic Championship Chess Tournament on March 10 in Jefferson City. He scored a huge upset victory over NM Kevin Cao in the final round to secure the title. Isaiah edged out Parkway West student and CCSCSL club member William Tong on tiebreaks.

Nearly 500 students in kindergarten through 12th grade competed in the tournament.

Winners in other sections included the following:

  • 9th and Under: Ansar Lemon
  • 8th and Under: Margaret Hua
  • 6th and Under: Zoe Lemon
  • 5th and Under: Jason Zhou
  • 3rd and Under: Jason Ding

Congratulations to all of the students who participated!