On Saturday, April 12, 2025, Surry Early College High School of Design’s Quiz Bowl Team won
the NC Public Library State Quiz Bowl Competition. Surry Early College went head-to-head with
Innovation Early College High School and Lee Early College High School and came out on top.
It was a tough competition, but the team rose to the challenge and walked away with the win.
This team has been working together for the past three years under the leadership of their
coach Mr. Drew Scott, and this year they gained an additional coach Mr. Jesus Lovaton. All of
their dedication has really paid off this season. They had an incredible year going undefeated in
their regular season matches and taking home first place in the Northwestern Regional Library
competition and the NCASA Regional competition. Most recently, they topped it all off by
winning first place in the NC Public Library State Quiz Bowl competition. It’s been a remarkable
run for a hardworking, tight-knit team that keeps raising the bar.
Two students, Ben Sain and Lukas White will now look ahead to even bigger things, carrying
with them the confidence and skills built through years of hard work. Winning the Quiz Bowl
State Championship is more than just a single achievement; it's the result of years of dedication,
teamwork, and a love of learning.