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== [//www.tspe.org/ Texas MATHCOUNTS] == | == [//www.tspe.org/ Texas MATHCOUNTS] == | ||
| − | The '''Texas MATHCOUNTS''' team has | + | |
| + | The '''Texas MATHCOUNTS''' team has solidified its place as one of the top-performing states in national competitions, securing a record nine national championships: 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2023, 2024, and 2025. This outstanding success places Texas in elite company, alongside California, which also boasts nine national titles. | ||
=== National Countdown Competition Champions === | === National Countdown Competition Champions === | ||
| − | *'''1984''': Michael Edwards | + | * '''1984''': Michael Edwards |
| − | *'''2007 | + | * '''2007''': Kevin Chen |
| − | *'''2009 | + | * '''2009''': Bobby Shen |
| − | *'''2017 | + | * '''2017''': Luke Robitaille |
| − | *'''2018 | + | * '''2018''': Luke Robitaille |
| − | *'''2023 | + | * '''2023''': Channing Yang |
| − | *''' | + | * '''2025''': Nathan Liu |
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=== National Written Competition Champions === | === National Written Competition Champions === | ||
| − | *'''2007 | + | * '''2007''': Kevin Chen |
| − | *'''2008 | + | * '''2008''': Bobby Shen |
| − | *'''2017 | + | * '''2017''': Luke Robitaille |
| − | *'''2018 | + | * '''2018''': Luke Robitaille |
| − | *'''2024:''' | + | * '''2024''': Channing Yang |
| + | * '''2025''': Nathan Liu | ||
== [//www.tspe.org/page/MCStateCompWinners 2025 Texas State MATHCOUNTS Competition] == | == [//www.tspe.org/page/MCStateCompWinners 2025 Texas State MATHCOUNTS Competition] == | ||
| − | Congratulations to Shaheem Samsudeen of Rice Middle School, who | + | The '''2025 Texas State MATHCOUNTS Competition''' showcased the incredible talent emerging from Texas. Congratulations to Shaheem Samsudeen of Rice Middle School, who claimed the individual first-place title. In the team competition, Ereckson Middle School took the top spot. The 2025 Texas team, under the guidance of Coach Sheryl Perkins, includes: |
| − | + | * '''Shaheem Samsudeen''' (Rice Middle School) | |
| + | * '''Ayush Narayan''' (Rice Middle School) | ||
| + | * '''Nathan Liu''' (St. Mark's School of Texas) | ||
| + | * '''James Stewart''' (Evergreen Preparatory) | ||
| − | * [//cdn.ymaws.com/www.tspe.org/resource/resmgr/mathcounts/top_25__competitors.pdf Top 25% Competitors] | + | For additional details, check out the top students and teams: |
| − | * [//cdn.ymaws.com/www.tspe.org/resource/resmgr/mathcounts/top_40__teams.pdf Top 40% Teams] | + | * [//cdn.ymaws.com/www.tspe.org/resource/resmgr/mathcounts/top_25__competitors.pdf Top 25% Competitors] |
| + | * [//cdn.ymaws.com/www.tspe.org/resource/resmgr/mathcounts/top_40__teams.pdf Top 40% Teams] | ||
| + | === Individual Achievements === | ||
| − | + | Texas consistently produces some of the best mathletes in the country. Here are the standout individual champions who have helped make Texas a dominant force in MATHCOUNTS: | |
| − | * '''1984 | + | * '''1984''': Michael Edwards — National Champion |
| − | * '''2007 | + | * '''2007''': Kevin Chen — National Countdown and Written Champion |
| − | * '''2008 | + | * '''2008''': Bobby Shen — National Written Champion |
| − | * '''2017 & 2018 | + | * '''2017 & 2018''': Luke Robitaille — National Countdown Champion |
| − | * '''2023 | + | * '''2023''': Channing Yang — National Countdown Champion |
| − | * '''2024 | + | * '''2024''': Channing Yang — National Written Champion |
| + | * '''2025''': Nathan Liu — National Countdown and Written Champion | ||
=== Notable Teams === | === Notable Teams === | ||
| − | In 2024, the Texas national team | + | In 2024, the Texas MATHCOUNTS team, coached by Hui Quan from Kealing Middle School, earned national recognition with an exceptional team effort: |
| + | |||
| + | * '''Nathan Liu''' (Cal and Walt Wester Middle School) | ||
| + | * '''Drake Tan''' (Sartartia Middle School) | ||
| + | * '''Vincent Wang''' (Kealing Middle School) | ||
| + | * '''Channing Yang''' (Davidson Academy Online) | ||
| + | |||
| + | This remarkable achievement highlights Texas’s deep pool of mathematical talent and a commitment to excellence in the MATHCOUNTS program. | ||
=== Regional Excellence === | === Regional Excellence === | ||
| − | + | Texas also excels in regional competitions, with McMichael Middle School maintaining an impressive 11-year winning streak at the East Texas/Pineywoods Chapter competition in 2024. This is just one example of the many strong regional performances that contribute to Texas’s standing as a national leader in MATHCOUNTS. | |
| − | + | Texas's dominance in regional and national competitions reflects the state's unwavering dedication to fostering the next generation of mathematical talent. | |
| + | == See Also == | ||
| − | + | * [//www.mathcounts.org/ MATHCOUNTS Official Website] | |
| − | * [//www.mathcounts.org/ MATHCOUNTS] | + | * [//www.tspe.org/ Texas Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE)] |
| − | * [//www.tspe.org/ Texas Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE)] | + | * [//www.tspe.org/page/MCChapters Texas Chapter Competitions] |
| − | * [//www.tspe.org/page/MCChapters Texas Chapter Competitions] | + | * [//www.mathcounts.org/node/277715 Texas State Competition Results] |
| − | * [//www.mathcounts.org/node/277715 Texas State Competition] | ||
[[Category:State MathCounts Teams]] | [[Category:State MathCounts Teams]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:10, 22 May 2025
Contents
Texas MATHCOUNTS
The Texas MATHCOUNTS team has solidified its place as one of the top-performing states in national competitions, securing a record nine national championships: 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2023, 2024, and 2025. This outstanding success places Texas in elite company, alongside California, which also boasts nine national titles.
National Countdown Competition Champions
- 1984: Michael Edwards
- 2007: Kevin Chen
- 2009: Bobby Shen
- 2017: Luke Robitaille
- 2018: Luke Robitaille
- 2023: Channing Yang
- 2025: Nathan Liu
National Written Competition Champions
- 2007: Kevin Chen
- 2008: Bobby Shen
- 2017: Luke Robitaille
- 2018: Luke Robitaille
- 2024: Channing Yang
- 2025: Nathan Liu
2025 Texas State MATHCOUNTS Competition
The 2025 Texas State MATHCOUNTS Competition showcased the incredible talent emerging from Texas. Congratulations to Shaheem Samsudeen of Rice Middle School, who claimed the individual first-place title. In the team competition, Ereckson Middle School took the top spot. The 2025 Texas team, under the guidance of Coach Sheryl Perkins, includes:
- Shaheem Samsudeen (Rice Middle School)
- Ayush Narayan (Rice Middle School)
- Nathan Liu (St. Mark's School of Texas)
- James Stewart (Evergreen Preparatory)
For additional details, check out the top students and teams:
Individual Achievements
Texas consistently produces some of the best mathletes in the country. Here are the standout individual champions who have helped make Texas a dominant force in MATHCOUNTS:
- 1984: Michael Edwards — National Champion
- 2007: Kevin Chen — National Countdown and Written Champion
- 2008: Bobby Shen — National Written Champion
- 2017 & 2018: Luke Robitaille — National Countdown Champion
- 2023: Channing Yang — National Countdown Champion
- 2024: Channing Yang — National Written Champion
- 2025: Nathan Liu — National Countdown and Written Champion
Notable Teams
In 2024, the Texas MATHCOUNTS team, coached by Hui Quan from Kealing Middle School, earned national recognition with an exceptional team effort:
- Nathan Liu (Cal and Walt Wester Middle School)
- Drake Tan (Sartartia Middle School)
- Vincent Wang (Kealing Middle School)
- Channing Yang (Davidson Academy Online)
This remarkable achievement highlights Texas’s deep pool of mathematical talent and a commitment to excellence in the MATHCOUNTS program.
Regional Excellence
Texas also excels in regional competitions, with McMichael Middle School maintaining an impressive 11-year winning streak at the East Texas/Pineywoods Chapter competition in 2024. This is just one example of the many strong regional performances that contribute to Texas’s standing as a national leader in MATHCOUNTS.
Texas's dominance in regional and national competitions reflects the state's unwavering dedication to fostering the next generation of mathematical talent.
