Medina fourth-graders earn top finishes at county math tournament

Eighteen fourth-grade students represented Medina City Schools at the annual County 24 Tournament at the Cloverleaf Recreation Center, showcasing strong mental math skills and competitive spirit.

The students earned their spots at the county competition after emerging as top performers during the district’s 24 Club runoff tournament held two weeks earlier. The 24 game challenges students to use four numbers on a card to reach the total of 24 by adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing as quickly and accurately as possible, helping develop quick-thinking strategies and strengthen mental math abilities.

Medina students competed against teams from Black River, Brunswick, Cloverleaf and Wadsworth school districts. After a series of fast-paced rounds, several Medina students earned top placements.

Blake Elementary student Aubriana Homalka captured first place, while Izaiah Steidl finished third and Jacob Alaimo earned fourth place in the county competition.