Thirty-three teams from New Ulm, Mankato East, Mankato West, Owatonna, Fairmont, St. Peter, TCU, and Jordan competed for a chance to advance to the State Tournament in April.

Only the top two teams advance from the Region to the state tournament. New Ulm High School took 1st, 2nd, and 4th places.

NU Ivory placed 1st, and NU Purple took 2nd, both advancing to the state tournament.

New Ulm Maroon took 4th place, barely being edged out for third by Saint Peter. The State Knowledge Bowl Tournament will be held at Cragun’s Resort in Brainerd on April 9 and 10.

Region 9AAA seconnd Place - NU Purple: (L-R): Henry Albrecht, Sophie Berger, Ryan Martinka, Kaden Schaefer, and Hunter Dauer

This is New Ulm High School’s 12th trip to the state tournament and the fourth time it has sent two teams in one year.

Region 9AAA fourtth Place - NU Maroon: (L): Josh Gordon, Makaylin Hester, George Gag, Annika Wyffels, and Jack Oswald