Members of Spring Mills High School Team 1.

Spring Mills High School Team 1 placed first during the 2025 Academic Showdown Region 7 competition at Shepherd University.

Shepherdstown, W.Va. – Two teams have advanced from the 2025 Academic Showdown (Showdown) Region 7 competition at Shepherd University. Spring Mills High School Team 1, Berkeley County, placed first, and Berkeley Springs High School Team 1, Morgan County, placed second. The wins secure both teams a spot in the Showdown finale at the West Virginia Culture Center on April 30, 2025.

The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) and Shepherd University welcomed teams from the following schools:

  • Berkeley Springs High School
  • Frankfort High School
  • Hampshire High School
  • Martinsburg High School
  • Moorefield High School
  • Petersburg High School
  • Spring Mills High School

“The Academic Showdown is always enjoyable and challenges us to work seamlessly as a team. It is a rigorous but equally rewarding experience,” said Spring Mills High School Team 1 Captain Jude Stone. “We have been practicing every week since October of last year to prepare for this event, and I’m glad all that hard work paid off. I’m looking forward to seeing fellow competitors in Charleston.”

Members of Berkeley Springs High School Team 1.

Berkeley Springs High School Team 1 placed second during the 2025 Academic Showdown Region 7 competition at Shepherd University.

Stay up-to-date on the Showdown by visiting the WVDE website.

View photos from the event in the WVDE Flickr album.

View the competition teaser on the WVDE YouTube Channel.

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