Columbia Falls and Whitefish place second, third, at divisionals

It was once again a battle for the top three spots between Frenchtown, Columbia Falls and Whitefish high school speech and debate teams at the Class A Western Divisional tournament over the weekend.

Among the 13 teams competing, Frenchtown took first while Columbia Falls placed second, led by divisional champions: Griffin Conger in Dramatic Interpretation and Original Oratory; Emma Stephens and Eddie Chisholm in Policy Debate; Raphe Salmon in Lincoln-Douglas Debate; Aiden Judge in Extemporaneous Speaking and Zack Tillman in Memorized Public Address...