Eight Quaker Valley Odyssey of the Mind teams representing Osborne Elementary School competed in the Western PA Odyssey of the Mind Regional Tournament on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Peters Township High School. Two of the four competitive teams qualified to advance to the state competition.
Congratulations to all QV teams and coaches for a great season!
Team Results: (✮ teams qualifying to advance to state finals)
Grade K
Primary: Clowning Around with Science
Coaches: Kathrin Gassei and Caitlin Bajgier
Team Members: Vincent Bajgier, Ozzy Baxter, Julian Cummings, Julian Fabis
Grade 1
Primary: Clowning Around with Science
Coach: Stephanie Funk
Team Members: Sawyer Bayley (Edgeworth), Carter Berry, Greyson Fenstermaker, Isaiah Gould, Elio Leonardo, Lucy Levit, Riley Prawdzik
Grades 1-2
Primary: Clowning Around with Science
Coaches: Cara Michaux and Kylie Dawson
Team Members: Boris Baxter, Mackenzie Bell, Jackson Bustinger, Ben Dawson, Elliott Michaux, Lennon Miller, Maverick Newlin
Grade 2
Primary: Clowning Around with Science
Coach: Jessica Latchaw
Team Members: Harriet Baird, Isla Dequina (Edgeworth), Colbie Latchaw, Eliana Scalercio, Braxton Snyder, Ember Watson
Grades 2-3 - ✮ 2nd Place
Division I Problem 4: Life’s a Ball (B)
Coach: Scott Cook and Jackie Cook
Team Members: Frankie Cook, Vela Farrell (Edgeworth), Beatrice Heimann (Shadyside), Mae Liao, Millie Picarsic, Hazel Stallard
Grade 4 - 5th Place
Division I Problem 1: Off the Rails
Coaches: Caroline Ciliberti and Sarah Holton
Team Members: Grace Barnes, Evelyn Fry (Edgeworth), Olivia Lockerman, Emmarie Loudermilk, Ellie Neal (Edgeworth), Anna Podroskey, Hazel Tilton (Edgeworth)
Grade 5 - ✮ 1st Place
Division I Problem 4: Life’s a Ball (A)
Coaches: Scott Cook and Jackie Cook
Team Members: Owen Cook, Aalika Farrell (Edgeworth), Grady Heimann (Shadyside), Nathan Picarsic, Mila Rasmussen (Edgeworth), Maya Rengers de Souza, Desmond Stallard
Grade 5 - 7th Place
Division I Problem 5: The Tall Tales of John Jivery
Coach: Kate McLean
Team Members: Beatrix Baxter, Margot Evanko, Fiona Finley, Wyatt Joyce (Edgeworth), Logan Kobert (Edgeworth), Audrey Michaux, Adelaide Norton