Masters of Math

No matter how you cut it - it all adds up to one thing: these students are masters of math.

Students in fourth through sixth grades - representing schools from throughout central Minnesota, including Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, and Wadena counties - participated in the final Math Masters competitions of the 2021-22 school year on March 3 and April 28 at Sourcewell, with many local students taking home top honors.

The Math Masters mathematics competition program challenges fourth, fifth, and sixth-grade students to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills in mathematics. Students compete as individuals and on teams in eight rounds of competition. Students' academic effort and achievement are recognized in each competition element: Fact Drill, individual round, and team competition.

Sourcewell Student Academics Coordinator Phillip Olsen said the students participating in both local events demonstrated dedication to the discipline of math and a passion for numbers.

“At the end of the day, every student that was competing was cheering for those that came out on top,” Olsen said. “It was a great show of support and a proud moment for any educator to see.”

March 3, 2022, competition results:

Grade 6 team results

First place: Pillager Schools - Team 1

·        Isaac Quisberg

·        Maximus Personius

·        Elijah Noskowiak

·        Vincent Metz

·        Oliver Espe

Second place: Pierz Schools - Team 2

·        Kate Hoheisel

·        Garrett Kessler

·        Isabelle Grittner

·        Palmer Steiner

·        Aiyana Munson

Third place: Pierz Schools - Team 1

·        Rachel Boeder

·        Victoria Przybilla

·        Adi Tomala

·        Kora Toops

·        Eli Gaffke

Fourth place: Henning Schools

·        Addison Bode

·        Alivia Emter

·        Abbigale Godding

·        Chance Greenwaldt

·        Gretchen Mimback

Grade 6 individual results

·        First place: Garrett Kessler - Pierz Schools

·        Second place: Oliver Espe - Pillager Schools

·        Third place: Kate Hoheisel - Pierz Schools

·        Fourth place: Matthew Keddy - Sebeka Schools

·        Fifth place: Adi Tomala - Pierz Schools

·        Sixth place: Elijah Noskowiak - Pillager Schools

·        Seventh place: Olivia Negaard - Royalton Schools

·        Eighth place: Abbigale Godding - Henning Schools

·        Ninth place: Kolbe Bishop - Royalton Schools

·        Tenth place: Parker Vandermay - Pillager Schools

Grade 6 Fact Drill results

·        First place (tie): Garrett Kessler - Pierz Schools

·        First place (tie): Oliver Espe - Pillager Schools

·        Third place: Rachel Boeder - Pierz Schools

·        Fourth place: Hudson Nelson - Sebeka Schools

·        Fifth place (tie): Claire Koll - Sebeka Schools  

·        Fifth place (tie): Addison Bode - Henning Schools

·        Seventh place: Parker Vandermay - Pillager Schools

·        Eighth place (tie): Ryan Swenson - Royalton Schools 

·        Eighth place (tie): Abbigale Godding - Henning Schools

·        Tenth place (tie): Kolbe Bishop - Royalton Schools

·        Tenth place (tie): Dominic Marschel - Royalton Schools

·        Tenth place (tie): Matthew Keddy - Sebeka Schools

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April 28, 2022, competition results:

Grade 4 team results

First place: Osakis Silverstreaks

·        Ellie Otremba

·        Chase Chermak

·        Ean Kallstrom

·        Nick Tousignant

·        Thomas Glenetske

Second place: Lindbergh Elementary (Little Falls) Flyers Team 3

·        Bella Charlie

·        Natalie Rodewald

·        Olivia Sweeney

·        Emma Pirnie

·        Cara Bollig-Katenis

Third place: Lindbergh Elementary (Little Falls) Flyers Team 1

·        Ellie Abbott

·        Klay Schlagel

·        Hannah Orians

·        Ehlin Youngberg

·        Addie Ellingson

Fourth place: St. Cloud Christian School

·        Landon Diehl

·        Noah Rolfzen

·        Rachel Dutcher

·        Anya Timp

·        Willem Zieske

Grade 4 individual results

·        First place (tie): Ellie Otremba - Osakis Schools

·        First place (tie): Chase Chermak - Osakis Schools

·        Third place: Willem Zieske - St. Cloud Christian School

·        Fourth place (tie): Tripp Toops - Pierz Schools Team 1

·        Fourth place (tie): Emma Pirnie - Lindbergh Elementary Team 3

·        Sixth place (tie): Addie Ellingson - Lindbergh Elementary Team 1

·        Sixth place (tie): Olivia Sweeney - Lindbergh Elementary Team 3

Grade 5 team results

First place: Pierz School - Team 1

·        Tyler Thesing

·        Eli Loidolt

·        Jacob Vang

·        Trevor LeBlanc

·        Issac Schmidtbauer

Second place: Browerville Schools

·        Eli Rinde

·        Shane Blommel

·        Benelli Johnson

·        Zachary Deyle

·        Landon Koval

Third place: Pillager Schools - Team 1

·        Daxton Harne

·        Liam Soberg

·        Maddox Vandermay

·        Josiah Moyer

Fourth place: Royalton Schools - Maroon Team

·        Elise Niehaus

·        Chloe Reedy

·        Waylon Dingman

·        Carter Lanners

·        Brady Montag

Grade 5 individual results

·        First place: Tyler Thesing - Pierz Schools Team 1

·        Second place: Maddox Vandermay - Pillager Schools Team 1

·        Third place: Venkatsai Teja Nara - Wadena-Deer Creek Schools

·        Fourth place: Sam Hoper - Sebeka Schools

·        Fifth place: Daxton Harne - Pillager Schools Team 1

·        Sixth place: Brayden Anderson - Bertha-Hewitt Schools

·        Seventh place: Benelli Johnson - Browerville Schools

·        Eighth place: Emma Skiba - Pierz Schools Team 2

·        Ninth place: Aiden Moen - Pillager Schools Team 4

·        Tenth place: Mia Dozier - Sebeka Schools

Grade 5 Fact Drill results

·        First place: Chloe Reedy - Royalton Schools Maroon Team

·        Second place (tie): Daxton Harne - Pillager Schools Team 1

·        Second place (tie): Madison Funk - Sebeka Schools

·        Fourth place: Liam Soberg - Pillager Schools Team 1

·        Fifth place (tie): Marisa Barker - Bertha-Hewitt Schools

·        Fifth place (tie): Chance Zephier - Wadena-Deer Creek Schools

·        Seventh place: Brayden Anderson - Bertha-Hewitt Schools

·        Eighth place (tie): Tyler Thesing - Pierz Schools Team 1

·        Eighth place (tie): Venkatsai Teja Nara - Wadena-Deer Creek Schools

·        Tenth place: Sam Hoeper - Sebeka Schools