Chipola Recognizes 2024 Brain Bowl Team at Press Conference
On April 9, Chipola College held a press conference to recognize students who have received national recognition. One group recognized was Chipola’s Brain Bowl Team who has a long legacy of winning big- and 2024 has been no exception.
On February 24th, Chipola College won the 2024 NAQT Community College National Championship Tournament- their SEVENTH “Natty”! The Chipola Brain Bowl A team defeated Southern Union 230-195 in the finals to finish the tournament with a 12-1 record through the field.
Chipola featured a scoring attack led by Brayden Hand, whose 78.90 scoring average placed fourth in the field and on the All-Star team for the tournament. Sophomore Hand was joined by three freshmen in Chipola A's lineup: John Maupin, Cade Foxworth, and Seth Crutchfield. Maupin's 34.86 scoring average earned him a place on the all-star team. Trevor Shelton of Chipola's B team also made the all-star team.
Chipola's B team consisted of sophomores Trevor Shelton (captain), Chad Mayo, Oliver Nandho, and Jack Taylor-Ebersole. The B team finished 9th in the field of 24, with a record of 8-3. The full results of the tournament are available at https://www.naqt.com/stats/tournament/standings.jsp?tournament_id=14703
Chipola Brain Bowl also won the FCSAA State Championship on March 22-24.
The Chipola Blue team finished the tournament 10-0 defeating TCC in the final 495-310 to claim the title. This is Chipola’s 12th State Brain Bowl title. Broward College is second all-time with 8. Chipola Blue Team Members are: Brayden Hand, John Maupin, Cade Foxworth, and Jack Taylor-Ebersole
Brayden Hand and Trevor Shelton were named tournament all-stars, finishing 2nd and 4th respectfully in individual scoring.
The Chipola Gold team finished 5th in the tournament with a 5-4 record. Chipola Gold Team Members are: Trevor Shelton, Seth Crutchfield, Oliver Nandho, and Chad Mayo
Link to stats: https://stats.neg5.org/t/Z8T8Woviv/2024-fcsaa-florida-state-championship-tournament/team-standings
Pictured from left are: Chipola College President Dr. Sarah Clemmons, Cade Foxworth, Brain Bowl Coach Stan Young, Brayden Hand and Seth Crutchfield.