SALINA — The Academic Excellence Challenge Team State Tournament will bring teams of students from all 19 Kansas community colleges to K-State Salina, April 27-28. Running the tournament will require the assistance of more than 100 volunteers.

Each round requires six moderators and six scorekeepers and lasts approximately one hour. Friday’s five rounds run 2-6:30 pm. Saturday’s six semi-final rounds run 8:30 am to 2:30 pm with a break for lunch. The final play-offs will begin at 2:30 pm on Saturday.

Similar to Quiz Bowl at the high school level, students answer questions in subjects such as art, literature, science, math, history, geography, and current events. Teams participate in scrimmages and competitions with other community colleges around the state throughout the year.