The PHS Speech and Debate team spent March 12-14, 2026 in Morgantown competing against schools from across the state. The team finished 3rd overall and brought home two state championship, as well as other awards. Additionally, six students can advance to Nationals in Washington, DC this May.
State Champions
Lily Farinash and Henry Barry-Public Forum Debate State Champions
Blake Reuterskiold-SPAR Debate State Champion
Additional Winners
Lily Farinash-3rd Place Congressional Debate
Evan McCleary-Best Presiding Officer for Congressional Debate
Dorothy Clark-3rd Place Original Oratory
Hayden Carey and Derek Roberts-3rd Place Duo Interp
Hayden Carey-3rd Place Broadcasting
Sophie Yoke-3rd Place Declamation and 5th Place Broadcasting
Ayla Khan-SPAR Debate 3rd place semifinalist
Sarah Gainer-Lincoln Douglas Debate 6th Place and Quarterfinalist
Madison Richards-Impromptu Semifinalist
Congratulations to these students and their sponsor, Mrs. Zyla!