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ExCEL scores a ‘three-peat’ at state Science Olympiad

Homeschool team will head to nationals in Orlando this month

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The ExCEL Academic League Science Olympiad team won the middle school division of the state competition. They will travel to nationals in Orlando, Fla., later this month.

ExCEL Academic League is living up to its name by winning the statewide middle school Science Olympiad for the third year in a row.The team of 14 homeschoolers from the Camas and Washougal “Alpha” team, beat the second-place team by 41 points to secure a spot at nationals in Orlando, Fla., in May.

In addition to the winning team, ExCEL had another team, “Beta,” compete at the state tournament, placing 11th overall.

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