HUNTERSVILLE – Eight members of the North Mecklenburg High School Debate and Speech Team traveled to Riverside High School in Greer, S.C., Saturday, Oct. 29. While the group did not take home any team trophies, many members placed individually.

Junior James Williams and sophomore Emily Yue placed first and second respectively in oral interpretation. Junior Taylor Barrett place fifth in impromptu speaking, and freshman novice debater James Haberberger placed fifth overall in varsity student Congress.

First- and second-year competitors will attend the Mountain Heritage High School Novice/JV Tournament Saturday, Nov. 5, in Burnsville.