By Kaniya Gardner

The Patterson chess team won first place in a novice tournament at Green Street Academy on November 4. Everyone on the team had at least two wins and the team tied with Forest Park with a combined score of 17.5, securing the win for Patterson.

Members Keith Tooles and Nelson Vasquez tied for third place individually and they both won medals. 

“I actually enjoyed the competition”, said chess team member, Kailani. “At first I was nervous but after the first game I was alright.”

According to some of the players, it was their first time competing in a tournament ever, so the win surprised them. 

Make sure to congratulate everyone on the team when you see them!