Carroll wins sizzler in Bacon Bits Bowl
Comet staff report

'Intelligence' wins Battle of the Books The Carroll team "Intelligence" won the junior high Battle of the Books competition. Team members are pictured above, l-r: Front row - Samantha Pickens, Rachel Parker. Second row - Cory Ritter, Susanna Taylor, Shelby Spray, Alexa Stout, Aaron Spesard (captain), Emma Packard. Third row - Holly Peters, Blake Mills. Photo provided

In a hard-fought battle between Carroll and Delphi, the junior high Battle of the Books contest came down to just three more right answers for Carroll.

The final score in the Bacon Bits Bowl was Carroll 63, Delphi 60. Although the Delphi team was ahead by one at the end of the first round of 20 questions, Carroll battled back and took the lead after 40 questions at halftime.

The Carroll team then maintained and added to their score as the next 40 questions were read and answered.

Aided by a plethora of snacks and pop at their table, the Carroll contestants reveled in their victory and promised to win the high school contest next year. With only a few exceptions, these same team members won the first junior high Battle of the Books in 2006.

Delphi team - fierce competitor The Delphi Middle School team, "Quatorze Lecteurs," narrowly missed victory in the Battle of the Books at Carroll Jr.-Sr. High School. Team members are pictured above, l-r: - Front row - Erika Matricia, Chelsey Marcotte, Allee Flora. Second row - Kaley Saul, Taylor Flora, Kara Laxson. Third row -Chelsea Flores, Grace Currie, Grace Mears, Jordan Hudelson. Photo provided

This year's contest was held March 19 at Carroll. As the winner, the host team retained possession of the Bacon Bits skillet.

Prior to the final battle, the two teams won their school competitions with about 235 students participating overall in the junior high BOB program.

Local organizations that contributed funding to the program were Carroll County Advocates for Literacy, Carroll County REMC, Flora Psi Iota Xi, Flora Delta Theta Chi, Friends of the Delphi Public Library, Delphi PACE, and the Indiana Gifted and Talented Program.

For more information, contact Library Media Specialists Kathi Johnson, Delphi Community Middle School, and Becky Lain, Carroll Jr.-Sr. High School.