

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.

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



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

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.
Help with Fundraiser
Meet The Board
Board members volunteer their time and lend their expertise to support Quiz Bowl in Arkansas

Paul Gray
President
Former Quiz Bowl Coach

Matthew McKnight
Vice President
Former Quiz Bowl Player

Patti Bottoms
Treasurer
Sacred Heart Quiz Bowl Coach

Walter Woodie
Secretary
FS Southside Freshman Quiz Bowl Coach

Spencer Watson
Past President
Former Quiz Bowl Player

Steve Patterson
Board Member
Arkadelphia HS Quiz Bowl Coach

Johnny Barham
Board Member
Rogers Heritage HS Quiz Bowl Coach

Barry Burns
Board Member
Former Quiz Bowl Coach

Steven Quoss
Board Member
Russellville HS Quiz Bowl Coach

Chaille Brown
Board Member
Former Quiz Bowl Coach

Alex Tenace
Board Member
Former Quiz Bowl Player

D'Lonra Sutterfield
Board Member
Mountain View HS Coach

Michael Colburn
Board Member
Former Quiz Bowl Player

Monica Springfield
Board Member
Former Quiz Bowl Coach

Will Heatherly
Board Member
Former Quiz Bowl Coach

Drew Taylor
Board Member
Former Quiz Bowl Coach