CMQ News and Updates

CMD started quiz 1 off strong with the lead and 80 points by question #7. Then an error by CMD and West Can 1 gave a 20 point bonus to Metro and the score was tied. Another correct Chapter Ref by Sam and CMD took the lead again. By question 18 with 130 points CMD had the quiz sewed up.

In the second quiz after a few errors by the other 2 teams and correct bonuses from CMD the score was tied at 80. Two more correct questions after question #16 and CMD 2 wins Internationals 2008.

Heather (5th), Dallas (11th), Erinn (12th) and Sam (16th) placed in the top 16.

It has been an exciting week and all our praise and thanks goes to God who gave us the victory.

CMD 1's first quiz against West Canada 1 (1st place) and Metro (7th place)was a fast jumping game. Final score ended up West Canada 1 first again (170 pts), Metro second (90 pts) and CMD 1 with 60 points. That put them in Quiz F at 1:00 against 2 teams from Western PA. Unfortunately WPA 1 won that quiz with 120 points and received the right to advance to Quiz H. WPA 2 placed second ending up in 8th position overall and CMD 1 placed third ending up in 9th place overall. They had great team effort with terrific attitudes and they gave it their all.

CMD 2's first quiz was against 4th place WPA 2 and North Western coached by Mary Anne Enns. CMD came up with a big win and advanced to Quiz D with all the other 2 first place teams from Quiz A (Western Can 1) and Quiz B (South Atlantic 2). On question # 17A Dallas quizzed out gaining an extra 10 points for his team and it was CMD 2 150 and West Can 110 and SA 50. Then West Can took questions #18 for 20 pts and #19 for 20 pts plus the extra 10 to give them 160. CMD went for question #20 but got an error and finished in second with 140. Going on to Quiz G at 1:30 we met SA 2 again and Metro. Metro won the quiz on bonuses and CMD 2 came in third behind SA. Now it was do or die in quiz I. By question #13 CMD 2 was on top with 100 pts to SA 50 and PA 1 at 60. A very close quiz but CMD 2 with another 30 point question by Dallas for third person in and a bonus ended up winning the quiz with 130 points.

So after a lot of quizzing already today we get to quiz again tonight in the FINALS against West Canada 1 and Metro.

It's great to have the extra support from family and friends that are here to watch and they know that you will all be cheering at home. Pray for strength and stamina to go the distance as the weather is very hot and muggy today.

Exciting last 2 days. Sorry for the delay but computer glitches and lack of time.
Thursday was a full day of quizzing with 5 quizzes for CMD 2 and 4 for CMD 1.
CMD 1 started off with a first and CMD 2 was in a tie breaker and ended up with a second.
Then the best part of the day -- CMD 1 and CMD 2 with Eastern Canada 2. Wish you could've been here to see all our quizzers get a question and use all the bonus points available. the score by question 15 was 150 for CMD 1 and 170 for CMD 2. There were only 2 errors by this point. The score ended up 220 for CMD 1 and 180 for CMD 2. I don't know when the kids have had more fun quizzing each other. Great time to take team pictures after. Mr Johnson will have more pics posted today on the website.

CMD 1 took a third on their last quiz of the day and CMD ended with a first against Ohio Valley and S. Western with 170. Then against a hot Western Canada 1 team (first with 190) and South Atlantic they ended in a tie breaker for second with 70.

After quizzing there was time off to enjoy some wild rides at nearby Hershey Park.

Friday morning (last quizzes of the preliminary round) CMD 1 had 2 quizzes left getting a third and a first and enough points to put them in 6th place and ensure them a spot in the 9 team elimination round.

CMD 2 started off with 260 points in their first quiz on Fri with all 5 quizzers getting a question (love those bonus points) a 90 point second and a 140 point second. That gave them enough for 3rd place overall and a spot in the elimination round.

They are now getting some needed rest and reviewing their material for tomorrow's intense competition. The top 6 teams were West Canada 1, Western PA 1, CMD 2, Western PA 2, Northeastern and CMD 1.

We had a great plane trip to Baltimore and arrived with all our luggage. Two vans were waiting for us at the airport and we arrived at the camp in time to get settled in the AC dorms (yeah) & get supper. A challenge course and coaches briefing kept everyone busy till we dropped into bed.

Wed morning it was nice to see extra cheering support from family and friends.
CMD 1 had 6 quizzes today with 4 firsts and 2 seconds. Everyone jumped and tried a question.
CMD 2 had 4 quizzes today with 3 firsts and 1 third. All 5 quizzers have won a jump and got a question. There are 4 quizzing rooms with room 1 outdoors under a big tent.
(that's a first) This has been an encouraging day for the quizzers and we thank the Lord for his blessings and you for praying.

CMQ quizzers have been practicing very hard this past week and are ready to leave tomorrow morning for Internationals at Summit Grove Camp in New Freedom, PA. We start quizzing Wed morning with our preliminary round. We hope to keep you updated daily on how our teams are doing so keep tuned to this website. Please pray for safety and good connections as we travel, unity in spirit and that we will glorify God in every aspect of our quizzing.
Thanks for your prayers -- coaches Steve & Judy with Sam, Ashley, Josiah, Blake & Dallas coaches Shea & Tom with Erinn, Heather, Rebecca, Jared & Joel