ABERDEEN, S.D. – Aberdeen Central High School will host the 2026 South Dakota State Debate Tournament this Friday and Saturday, March 6-7.
CHS Speech and Debate Team members competing in the tournament are:
Public Forum
Mitchell Golz & Braden Refsland
Eve Borchard & Paisley LaFave
Lincoln Douglas
Heegeon Song
Laukia Gundewar
Informative
Deqa Suleiman
Amna George
Domestic Extemp
Mitchell Golz
Mason Muilenburg
International Extemp
Heegeon Song
Anya Borchard
Oratory
Braden Refsland
Juna Ramey
The tournament begins at 8 a.m. Friday. Competitions continue throughout the day, with the last round taking place at 8:30 p.m. On Saturday, the tournament begins at 8:30 a.m., continues through the day, and ends with the Tournament Awards Presentation at 5:45 p.m.
The public is welcome to attend the tournament, and admission is free. Find the complete tournament schedule here.
About the Aberdeen Public School District
The Aberdeen Public School District provides a comprehensive educational program to approximately 4,200 students in grades K-12, with a mission of empowering all students to succeed in a changing world. Our students receive the knowledge and skills necessary to reach their potential in a global community through high expectations of academic achievement; diverse educational opportunities; and community involvement in a safe, supportive environment. Learn more at aberdeen.k12.sd.us.