Quiz Bowl

Heartland Catholic Scholars Bowl

To kick off Catholic Schools Week, Mercy Quiz Bowl competed in the annual Heartland Catholic Scholars Bowl on Saturday, January 25. The team of Harshitha Arvapalli '27, captain Alyssa Chavez '26, Carmela Sam '28, and Emily Capatina '26 competed for 8 hours, finishing 12th place in the national tournament. The competition brought together top teams from across the country to showcase their knowledge in a wide range of subjects, including history, literature, science, and religion. Mercy’s strong performance highlights their dedication, teamwork, and academic excellence on a national stage.

A special congratulations to captain Alyssa Chavez '26, who finished 6th place individually in the tournament with an impressive 350 points scored. Alyssa was the highest-scoring female competitor.