In order to compete at this tournament:

• You must have paid the $200 team dues to the boosters!!

• Be sure you have turned in your Tournament APS Permission Packet or you will not be able to compete/attend.

Links

Student Sign up - Coming Soon!

Judge Sign up  - Coming Soon!

Tabroom Page - Coming Soon!

FEES - Due 9:00pm Feb 18, 2026

(includes $5 payment to help cover lunch)

$15 single entry

$25 double entry

$35 if you choose to do 2 speech events and 1 debate event (NO Policy & Extemp -- NO Speech Triple entry)

Details

BRING A REFILLABLE WATER BOTTLE!

Everyone will be responsible for getting to & from La Cueva High School, arrive at least 30 minutes before your event starts.

Meals: The Boosters will provide Friday Dinner & Saturday lunch at the tournament. 

Thursday (Rounds will be held virtually)

4:00pm Debate Round 1

6:00pm Debate Round 2

Friday (in person at La Cueva)

4:30pm Extemp Prep

5:00pm Speech Round 1

6:00pm Debate Round 3

8:00pm Extemp Prep

8:30pm Speech Round 2

Saturday (in person at La Cueva)

8:00am Debate Round 4

10:00am Extemp Prep

10:30am Speech Round 3

12:00pm Debate Round 5 if needed

2:00pm Extemp Prep

2:30pm Speech Semis if needed

3:30pm Debate Semis

4:30pm Extemp Prep

5:00pm Speech Finals

6:00pm Debate Finals

7:00pm Awards

The following need to be turned into Mrs. Eames by Feb 21st in pdf format: 

Interps (HI, DI, Duo): pdf of full book with sections used highlighted

POI: Works Cited in MLA format for pieces used 

Public Address (OO and Info): full script of student-written speech with Works Cited page in MLA format

Results!

Zoe - 1st Place Dramatic Interpretation

Ronald - Finalist Dramatic Interpretation

Audrey & Teya - Finalist Duo Interpretation

Mikaela - Finalist Humorous Interpretation

Addie - Finalist Humorous Interpretation

Saina - 3rd Place Informative Speaking

Tanay - Finalist Informative Speaking

Isabella R. - Finalist Informative Speaking & Top Novice

Ahana - Top Novice International Extemp

Ishya - 3rd Place Lincoln Douglas Debate

Amandeep - Quarters Lincoln Douglas Debate

Cate - Finalist Original Oratory

Daniel & Jackson - 1st Place Policy Debate

Kate & Rhys - 3rd Place Policy Debate

Joanna & Addy - 3rd Place Policy Debate

Nora - Finalist  Program Oral Interpretation

Maryam - Finalist US Extemp

LCHS Speech and Debate Program is a School of Excellence for top points in both Speech and Debate at the State Competition.