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NSSC 2008: Emerson Middle School Team 2 [#22]

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On this page, you will find information about Emerson Middle School Team 2, who are competing at the 2008 National School SCRABBLE® Championship. This page was updated at least hourly between 09:00 A.M. and midnight local time. This team currently has a record of 3-3, -243, and is ranked #66.

Lower on this page, you can find a graphic showing the team’s ups and downs at this tournament, and a round-by-round report on the team’s opponents and games.

Background Information

[photo of Emerson Middle School Team 2]

Team name: Emerson Middle School Team 2
Team members: Jesse Nemmer (Grade 7) and Daniel Leybzon (Grade 7)
Home: Palo Alto, CA, United States
Round by Round

High score: 363
Average for: 296
Average against: 349

Round 1

[photo of Our Lady of Victory (NY) Team 1]

Emerson Middle School Team 2 played #55 Our Lady of Victory (NY) Team 1 (NY) and won 283 to 274 (a spread of 9).

Current ranking: #50.

Current record: 1-0, +9.

Round 2

[photo of Atlanta Tucker Community Center]

Emerson Middle School Team 2 played #4 Atlanta Tucker Community Center (GA) and lost 242 to 467 (a spread of -150).

Current ranking: #78.

Current record: 1-1, -141.

Round 3

[photo of Lexington Montessori School Team 1]

Emerson Middle School Team 2 played #36 Lexington Montessori School Team 1 (MA) and won 331 to 284 (a spread of 47).

Current ranking: #52.

Current record: 2-1, -94.

Round 4

[photo of West Middle School Team 2]

Emerson Middle School Team 2 played #97 West Middle School Team 2 (MA) and won 363 to 273 (a spread of 90).

Current ranking: #29.

Current record: 3-1, -4.

Round 5

[photo of Texas State Champions - Trinity Bend Christian School]

Emerson Middle School Team 2 played #90 Texas State Champions - Trinity Bend Christian School (TX) and lost 294 to 401 (a spread of -107).

Current ranking: #47.

Current record: 3-2, -111.

Round 6

[photo of Portledge]

Emerson Middle School Team 2 played #62 Portledge (NY) and lost 265 to 397 (a spread of -132).

Current ranking: #66.

Current record: 3-3, -243.