Miami in the Motor City

Several Miami teams competed at the Wayne State tournament in Detroit, Michigan a couple of weeks ago. The Wayne State tournament is the premier first-semester District Five tournament, attracting teams from all across the Midwest and beyond.

Miami's team of Ilya Galperin and Aaron Vinson achieved a 6-2 record cleared for the second time this year. Ilya was named the Second Speaker at the tournament. Two other teams from Miami attended - "The Mikes" - Mike Jensen and Michael Richardson went 3-5, and Lydia Elkins and Julie Wickenheiser were 4-4 in the JV division.

Here is our photojournal:

Director of Forensics, Ben Voth with Aaron Vinson.

Michael Richardson apparently giving Ilya a close shave.

A wide-awake Aaron and Ilya.

Mike Richardson prepping.

Lydia at lunch.

Ilya and Aaron, who went 6-2.

We think Michael was dressed like this for Halloween, although we're not completely sure.

Ilya Galperin, second speaker.

The coaching staff cuts it loose at a "loud Mexican restaurant". That's "Disco" Ben Voth and assistant coach Erika Thomas.