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The South Barber Forensics team has had a strong start to their season, according to their coach Meagan Henry. So far, they've competed at Pratt, Medicine Lodge, Kiowa County, and Douglass. Overall, they brought home the first place plaque at Kiowa County, and placed third at Douglass.

To qualify for a state competition, students usually have to place first or second overall at an invitational meet, Henry explained. However she said qualifying standards are based on entry numbers, so at bigger tournaments, more students qualify.

There are currently ten events qualified for the State Championsh...