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Mountaineers Triumph Again: Second Straight National Science Bowl Victory!

June 25, 2024

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The Mountaineer Middle School Science Bowl Team triumphantly reclaimed their national championship title by winning the U.S. Department of Energy’s 34th National Science Bowl in Washington, D.C., defeating Hopkins Junior High School from Fremont, CA.

We are incredibly proud of our Mountaineers Team and their remarkable victory. Winning the championship for the second consecutive year is an extraordinary achievement!

BASIS Independent Bellevue competed along with 48 middle school regional winners, with the victorious team receiving a $5,000 prize.

The Grade 8 Mountaineers Team included:


Gordon B.

Kathy L.

Kevin W.

Timothy W.

David X.

Congratulations to the two-time national championship team and coaches Liping K. and Ning W.!

See the official press release from the Department of Energy here.

Local TV Features Team’s Success
Local Fox 13 News recently featured the team’s victory. Our champions and Head of School, Dr. Thies, discuss their national win and what it took to successfully compete on the national stage.

Watch the Interview

The team’s dedication, hard work, and passion for science have helped lead them to this incredible championship win. We celebrate their success and can’t wait to see their future achievements.

Great work, team!

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15749 NE 4th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
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