Chess Team News

On October 20, the PCMS chess team participated in their first Canton Scholastic Chess League Tournament. They were among 232 children from 18 Akron/Canton area schools. Everyone played 4 games of chess lasting up to an hour each. They made a terrific first effort and brought home 2 team trophies, 3 individual trophies, and a medal!

Good job everyone!


3rd place trophy for Grades 6-8 Beginner.
Abby, Cayhil, Gabriel and Nate (not pictured)


Abby won a medal for winning 3 out of 4 games


2nd place team trophy for Novice grades K-2
2nd place individual trophy for Ryan
4th place individual trophy for Brandon


Laura won 5th place in the K-5 Advanced Section


Brandon and Ryan going into the 4th round


Laura playing chess in the beautiful Lake Center Christian School


Abby, Cayhil and Gabriel


Nate getting ready for the last round


Riniah should have won an award for the longest game played...over 60 moves!


The team members are:
Laura Benzing
Ryan Benzing
Brandon Beyman
Nate Cox
John Destafano
Riniah Foor
Cayhil Grubbs
Abby Lyall
Gabriel Russ