Blytheville Odyssey of the Mind teams competed in Regional competition Saturday, February 24, 2024.
Division I- Elementary with Emma Salazar, Bentleigh Swafford, Karson Johnson, Micah Haley, Da’Shawn Jones, Mase Rand, and Makayla Kennedy coached by Curtis Walker Sr. won first place in Problem 4- Structure holding 930 pounds.
Division II-Middle School with, Olivia Burks, Alexa Cole, Edjavious McKillion, Nasir Pippin, McKinley Walker, Paicyn Pankey and Cheyenna Nealey- coached by Curtis Walker Jr. won first place with structure holding 575 pounds.
Division III- High School with Gatsby Langston, Shamari Cooper, Marley Rand, Ryley Walker, Salena Salazar, and Christopher Logan coached by Chanda Walker and Ashley Whitley won 1st place with structure holding 670 pounds.
All three teams will advance to State competition on April 13, 2024 in Conway, Arkansas.