Last season, the team won the Cumberland Conference title. At the regional competition, they lost in the semi-finals. Though Burton's team lost two seniors last year, they remain optimistic, for they are not the only young team in the Cumberland Conference. Coach Eddie Sharpe stated that, though they are young, they are very capable of achieving greatness. Mr. Sharpe has coached Burton's Scholastic Bowl team for eight years. His goals for the team this season are to win the conference title again and to improve overall as a team. He explained that before he can create a strategy for the team, he must first figure out their strengths and weaknesses.Four year member, Ben H., believes that the team will compete just as well as they have in previous years. As an individual, he prefers to answer questions about music and science. This year, he strives to broaden his horizons and answer questions about other subjects. He and Mr. Sharpe both are very excited for the upcoming season. The deadline to sign up is Friday, September 29. Their season officially begins on November 7 with a match against the Castlewood Blue Devils at Burton. Come out and support the John I. Burton Raiders!
Written by: Megan D. and Tiffany A.