“It's been a good 10-plus years since we (South Barber) had a state forensics champ,” teacher and forensic coach Meagan Henry said.

South Barber senior Porsha Binning and junior Ruston Erikson are the state champions in Improvised Duet Acting (IDA) Class 1A. Binning also won another top honor – second in Serious Solo Acting at 1A State Forensics.

Henry said in IDA contestants have to draw for characters, locations and situation. Then the duo has 30 minutes to prepare a 4-7 minute skit that must include all the elements they drew. Their coach said the duo started out strong in their first two p...