Foster Middle School's Math & Science team placed 2nd at Regionals with 3874.5 points, only 42 points behind Hallsville's 3917.
'We are proud of everyone who participated and are looking forward to our state meet,' said Deborah Lindeken, 8th Grade Gifted & Talented teacher.
TMSCA State competition is set for April 22.
Lindeken said she and 6th Grade Gifted & Talented teacher Christi Shobert will be meeting Thursday to finalize the state roster/schedule.
'We will provide more details to state qualifiers before students leave for spring break,' she said. 'Due to the upcoming spring break, there will be no after school practices on Tuesday or Thursday this week.'
Individuals placing in the top 10 and those newly qualifying for State:
Number Sense
7th grade: 1) Aditya Jagarlamudi (327) 2) Gowri Rangu (221) 3) Rachna Edalur (188) 4) Iniabasi Ekpenyong (182) 5) Nitya Jagarlamudi (157)
8th grade: 6) Mario Diola (192) 8) Ayaan Khan (154)
Calculator
6th grade: 8) Hannah McCrory (184) (Q)
7th grade: 2) Aditya Jagarlamudi (355) 4) Rachna Edalur (292) 5) Safin Chowdhury (283) 6) Gowri Rangu (265)
8th grade: 7) Harrison Lin (274) 9) Kelsey Quiett (265) (Q)
Also qualifying: Braden Nickel
General Math
6th grade: 8) Reagan Hall (34)
7th grade: 1) Aditya Jagarlamudi (136) 2) Iniabasi Ekpenyong (131) 3) Gowri Rangu (112) 4) Rachna Edalur (110) 5) Nitya Jagarlamudi (99)
8th grade: 5) Nicholas Goodan (110) 6) Mario Diola (110) 8) Alexandra Rojas (98)
Science
6th grade: 8) Francyne Diola (97) 9) Christina Holder (94) 10) Delia Fourie (86)
7th grade: 6) Aditya Jagarlamudi (132) 7) Nitya Jagarlamudi (130 (Q) 9) Rachna Edalur (122)
8th grade: 2) Nicholas Goodan (179) (Q) 7) Mario Diola (156) (Q)
'Thank you, students, for all your hard work and dedication. Thank you, parents and family members for your support and encouragement,' Lindeken added. 'We could not have had such a terrific season without you! We have truly enjoyed working with you throughout this season.'