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Join us from April 17 to April 21, 2025, for the National Academic Bowl, hosted by Gallaudet University

Teams

California School for the Deaf, Fremont

A group of six young people is seated outdoors, wearing matching gray sweatshirts. They are arranged in two rows, with three individuals in the back and three in the front. The background features green hills and trees under a clear blue sky.

California School for the Deaf, Riverside

Carter G. Woodson High School

A group of six individuals poses for a photo in front of a black curtain. Four of them are wearing red baseball jerseys with "WOODSON" printed on them, while two individuals are seated in the front, one wearing glasses and the other a red t-shirt with the same logo. The group appears to be celebrating or supporting a school or team.

Delaware School for the Deaf

Florida School for the Deaf and Blind

A group of six people poses outdoors in a park setting, surrounded by tall palm trees. They are all wearing matching dark polo shirts. The group includes three individuals standing at the back and three seated in front, with two men and four women. The atmosphere appears bright and cheerful, suggesting a friendly gathering.

Indiana School for the Deaf

A group of six individuals, including five women and one man, are posing for a photo. They are all wearing matching gray sweatshirts with "INDIANA" printed on them. The man is standing in the back, while the women are seated in the front. One of the women is holding a small doll. The background features a brick wall with an orange banner above that reads "BELONG EXCEL THRIVE."

Jean Massieu School of the Deaf

A group of six individuals, three seated and three standing, are posing for a photo outdoors in front of a brick building. They are wearing matching black t-shirts with a logo and text that reads "Pride of the Panthers." The scene includes autumn leaves on the ground and a tree nearby.

Maryland School for the Deaf

A group of six individuals poses for a photo outside a building, wearing matching black and orange striped jerseys that say "Maryland." The group consists of three males in the front and three individuals in the back, with varying expressions of joy. The background features a brick wall and a doorway.

Metro Deaf School

A group of six individuals poses for a photo in a well-lit indoor setting. They are wearing matching blue shirts and seated in two rows, with three individuals in the back and three in the front. The background is a light blue wall, and the floor has a patterned carpet.

Model Secondary School for the Deaf

A group of six individuals poses in front of a mural featuring an eagle with outstretched wings. They are wearing matching blue baseball jerseys with "Eagles" written on them. The group includes three women and three men, with one woman standing in the back and the others seated in two rows. The mural behind them has red, white, and blue colors.

Montgomery Blair High School

Pinellas County District

Rocky Mountain Deaf School

Texas School for the Deaf

University High School

A group of six people posing for a photo outdoors, with two adults standing in the back and four young individuals seated in front. All are wearing matching navy blue t-shirts with a design that includes the word "Trojans." The background features a baseball field and a large tree.

Wisconsin School for the Deaf

A group of six individuals poses for a photo in front of a backdrop featuring the logo of the Wisconsin Firebirds. They are wearing brightly colored t-shirts with the Firebirds logo: two individuals in purple, one in blue, one in pink, one in yellow, and one in black. The group includes three adults and three teens, with smiles on their faces, arranged in two rows.

Weekend Schedule

Thursday, April 17th

  • 4:00–5:00 PM Registration @ EMG Welcome Center
  • 4:00–5:00 PM Individual/Coaches Screening Tests
  • 5:00–6:00 PM Scavenger Hunt
  • 5:00–6:00 PM Coaches Meeting @ EMG 114
  • 6:00-7:00 PM Dinner @ Cafeteria
  • 7:00 – 8:00 PM Open Ceremony @ Ole Jim
  • 8:00 – 9:30 PM Option #1: Esports Arena
  • 8:00 – 9:30 PM Option #2: Multipurpose Court
  • 8:00 – 9:30 PM Option #3: Hotel Lobby
  • 8:00 – 9:30 PM *Make-up Individual/Coaches Screening Tests @ EMG*
  • 10:00 PM Curfew

Friday, April 18th

  • 7:00–8:00 AM Breakfast @ Cafeteria
  • 8:30 AM ‘AB’ Group Picture @ Gallaudet Mall
  • 9:00 AM Bus departs to National Mall
  • 9:00-11:30 AM Option #1: DC Tour
  • 9:00-11:30 AM Option #2: Fun Morning with Admissions Counselors
  • 9:00-11:30 AM Option #3: Gallaudet University Open House
  • 11:30 AM Bus returns back to Gallaudet
  • 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Lunch @ Cafeteria
  • 1:00 PM Match 1 – BUFF
  • 2:15 PM Match 2 – BLUE
  • 3:30 PM Match 3 – BUFF
  • 4:45 PM Match 4 – BLUE
  • 6:00-7:00 PM Dinner @ Cafeteria
  • 7:00-9:30 PM Individual Competition and Coaches Challenge @ MPR
  • 10:00 PM Curfew

Saturday, April 19th

  • 8:00–9:00 AM Breakfast @ Cafeteria
  • 9:00 AM-7:00 PM Hospitality Room @ Game Room
  • 9:00 AM Match 5 – BLUE / BUFF Team Pictures @ MLC Balcony 
  • 10:15 AM Match 6 – BUFF / BLUE Team Pictures @ MLC Balcony
  • 11:30 AM Match 7 – BLUE
  • 12:45 PM Match 8 – BUFF
  • 12:00-2:00 PM Lunch @ Ely Patio  
  • 2:00 PM Match 9 – BLUE
  • 3:15 PM Match 10 – BUFF
  • 4:30 PM Match 11 – BLUE
  • 4:30-6:30 PM Dinner @ Cafeteria
  • 5:45 PM Match 12 – BUFF
  • 7:00-9:00 PM Social Event @ Softball Field
  • 10:00 PM Curfew

Sunday, April 20th

  • 7:00–8:00 AM Breakfast @ Cafeteria
  • 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Hospitality Room @ Game Room
  • 8:00 AM Match 13 – BUFF
  • 9:15 AM Match 14 – BLUE
  • 10:45 AM Tournament Bracket Announcement @ MP Atrium
  • 12:00 PM Quarterfinals
  • 1:30 PM Semifinals
  • 3:00 PM Third Place Match@ Elstad Auditorium
  • 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Dinner @ Cafeteria
  • 6:00 PM Championship Match @ Elstad Auditorium
  • 8:00 PM Awards Ceremony @ Elstad Auditorium
  • 9:00–11:00 PM Farewell Party @ MP/Game Room
  • 11:30 PM Curfew

Monday, April 21st 

  • 4:00 AM–5:00 PM Teams Depart

Pool Play Match Schedule

Tournament Bracket Schedule

Awards

2025 National Champions
  • California School for the Deaf, Fremont
2nd Place
  • Carter G. Woodson High School
3rd Place
  • Montgomery Blair High School
4th Place
  • Model Secondary School for the Deaf
Team Sportsmanship
  • Delaware School for the Deaf
  • Pinellas County School District
All-Star Award
  • Maggie Smallwood, Carter G. Woodson High School
  • Jaden Gamache, California School for the Deaf, Riverside
  • Geneva Brock, California School for the Deaf, Fremont
  • Axle Keenan, Delaware School for the Deaf
  • Faith Brune, Indiana School for the Deaf
  • Pax Holcomb, Model Secondary School for the Deaf
  • Ari Joshi, Montgomery Blair High School
  • Josiah Lockhart, Maryland School for the Deaf
Most Outstanding Player
  • Sevan Ikeda, California School for the Deaf, Fremont
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