Wellington Speech & Debate enjoyed great success at its second PBCFL tournament of the 2026-2027 season, hosted by Olympic Heights High School on Saturday, October 10.In Novice Congressional Debate, Peter Abraham placed first overall in his chamber, while Gio Cyril finished second in his competitive round. Kai Connolly and Connor Hartigan each finished fifth, with Hartigan also earning a gavel for taking on the presiding officer role.
In Varsity Congressional Debate, Kathryn Polcz finished first, and Riley Hidalgo-Gato fourth, while both Tehila Azulay and Caden Sahlberg placed sixth in their respective chambers.
Genesis Cabrera took home two trophies, placing second in Poetry Reading and third in Dramatic Performance.
Gwen Mace finished fourth overall in Informative Speaking.
In Public Forum Debate, two teams – Beckett Brent & Lara Terragno, and Jon Struthers & Richard Tanton – tied for fourth overall.