2026 Speech & Debate Championships Review

About this episode

The episode reviews the results and highlights from the 2026 Speech & Debate Championships.

Dr. Jennifer Rukstad is joined by Alex Huck and Andrew Kauffman on the MSHSAA All-Access Podcast to recap the 2026 Speech & Debate Championships held April 24–25 at Missouri State University in Springfield. They review Class 1 results (Pembroke Hill wins debate with 24 points; Bolivar wins speech with 52 points; Bolivar edges Pembroke Hill 68–67 in combined sweeps) and Class 2 results (Jefferson City dominates speech with 72 points; Rock Bridge wins debate 26–24 over Lee’s Summit North; Jefferson City is the overall combined sweeps leader). They explain why combined sweepstakes points are calculated for championship-factor classification even though the community does not publicly award an overall sweeps champion, and highlight notable individual achievements, program milestones, Coach of the Year Jordan Hart, and Dr. Eric Morris receiving the Mal Mayse Distinguished Service Award.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Jennifer Rukstad

Guests: Alex Huck, Andrew Kauffman

Topics covered

• Speech Championships
• Debate
• Education
• Awards
• High School Activities

Keywords

• Speech Championships
• Debate Results
• High School
• Awards
• Missouri State University

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Missouri State University, Pembroke Hill, Bolivar, Jefferson City, Rock Bridge, Lee’s Summit North

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