Saikrish Kolli

Saikrish Kolli
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High school	Paul Laurence Dunbar High School (2023-2027)
Middle school	Winburn Middle School (2020-2023)
Stats	HDWhite • NAQT

Saikrish Kolli (class of 2027) is a player for Paul Laurence Dunbar High School and has been an active member of the quiz bowl team since 7th grade. He began his quiz bowl journey with a focus on passive knowledge, later developing strong expertise in various subjects, especially literature. Saikrish has been a dedicated participant in both local and national tournaments, showcasing his academic skills.

Middle School Career (2020-2023)

Saikrish began competing in quiz bowl during the 7th grade and participated in the Governor's Cup, where he developed a keen interest in literature. In 8th grade, he placed 8th in the state for Individual Quick Recall (IQR) at the Governor's Cup and secured 3rd place at the NAQT state tournament. He also competed in the MSNCT, narrowly missing the playoffs after a loss to St. Mark's.

During his middle school years, Saikrish focused on honing his quiz bowl skills and preparing for high school competition. His early experiences laid a solid foundation for his continued success in high school quiz bowl.

High School Career (2023-2027)

As a freshman at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, Saikrish has already made a significant impact on the quiz bowl team. He led his team to first place in both Quick Recall and overall standings at the HS Governor's Cup. Additionally, he was part of the B team that reached the playoffs at the HSNCT, finishing 97th out of over 320 teams, while the A team secured 8th place at nationals.

Academic Focus

Saikrish is a generalist with a strong focus in literature, geography, history, and current events. He is known for his strategic thinking and teamwork during competitions, contributing to his team's success.

Hosting Tournaments

In addition to competing, Saikrish actively contributes to the quiz bowl community by helping organize and host tournaments. Saikrish also hosted the Hundred Degrees Academic Competition (HDAC), an online quiz bowl tournament featuring 12 teams. He hopes to be able to host more in the future!