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Supporting Quiz Bowl in Arkansas Since 2015

Who We Are

Since 2015, the Arkansas Friends of Quiz Bowl is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting academic excellence and teamwork among students across Arkansas through Quiz Bowl. Along with our generous sponsors, we provide opportunities to Quiz Bowl players by sponsoring our annual tournament to raise funds for student scholarships. We also advocate for Quiz Bowl in Arkansas to expand participation and support players, teams, and coaches. We created and host the Arkansas Quiz Bowl Hall of Fame. Contact us for information on sponsorships and volunteering. 

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NEWS

2025 Arkansas State Quiz Bowl Finals Results

 

1A         Haas Hall Springdale 300  Armorel 200

2A         Hazen 310     Haas Hall Rogers 200

3A         Haas Hall Fayetteville 355     Haas Hall Bentonville 245

4A         Trumann 350     Arkadelphia 240

5A         eStem 330     Valley View 260

6A         Russellville 420     Sheridan 260

7A         ASMSA 340     Bryant 245

PRECISE Jr. High Coach of the Year

Walter Woodie - FS Southside Freshmen

FARCO High School Coach of the Year

Steven Quoss - Russellville

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2025 FARCO $1,500 Scholarship

Noah Carpenter - Centerpoint HS

2025 PRECISE $1,500 Scholarship

Reese Smith - Haas Hall Bentonville HS

2025 Friends of QB Drew Bottoms Memorial $1,500 Scholarship

Quintin Busby - Trumann HS

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Ways To Get Involved

Volunteer at our Annual Tournament

Volunteer to moderate at our annual scholarship fundraising tournament! The date for the tournament is December 6, 2025 @ Bryant JR High School.

If you are new to Quiz Bowl, no worries! Our Board members can help you learn to moderate. Just reach out to us at arfriendsofquizbowl@gmail.com!

Watch a QB Game

Help Sponsor Our Scholarships & Awards

Arkansas Friends of Quiz Bowl is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose primary mission is to fund scholarships for Arkansas Quiz Bowl players, Coach of the Year, and Hall of Fame awards. Please consider donating to help us provide scholarships for students and recognition for excellence in quiz bowl.

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Scholarship Info and Application

Apply for the Arkansas Friends of Quiz Bowl scholarship. The scholarship is open to any Arkansas senior quiz bowl player. Look for the 2026 application link in November 2025.

Apply for scholarship

Meet The Board

Board members volunteer their time and lend their expertise to support Quiz Bowl in Arkansas

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Paul Gray

President

Former Quiz Bowl Coach

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Matthew McKnight

Vice President

Former Quiz Bowl Player

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Patti Bottoms

Treasurer

Sacred Heart Quiz Bowl Coach

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Walter Woodie

Secretary

FS Southside Freshman Quiz Bowl Coach

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Spencer Watson

Past President

Former Quiz Bowl Player

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Steve Patterson

Board Member

Arkadelphia HS Quiz Bowl Coach

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Johnny Barham

Board Member

Rogers Heritage HS Quiz Bowl Coach

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Barry Burns

Board Member

Former Quiz Bowl Coach

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Steven Quoss

Board Member

Russellville HS Quiz Bowl Coach

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Chaille Brown

Board Member

Former Quiz Bowl Coach

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Alex Tenace

Board Member

Former Quiz Bowl Player

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D'Lonra Sutterfield

Board Member

Mountain View HS Coach

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Michael Colburn

Board Member

Former Quiz Bowl Player

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Monica Springfield

Board Member

Former Quiz Bowl Coach

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Will Heatherly

Board Member

Former Quiz Bowl Coach

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Drew Taylor

Board Member

Former Quiz Bowl Coach

Our Sponsors and Partners

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