Regional Optimist Club Brain Bowl Brings Teams to Fort Morgan

Academic quiz competition tests students' knowledge across subjects

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Students from across the region gathered at Fort Morgan High School on Saturday, February 7th, for the Sunrise Optimist Brain Bowl, an academic quiz competition that brought together elementary and middle school teams for a morning of fast-paced questions and teamwork.

Why it matters

The Brain Bowl is part of the Optimist Brain Bowl program, which hosts regional and statewide tournaments for students in Colorado and Wyoming. These competitions help foster academic excellence and teamwork among young students.

The details

Teams of up to six students answered timed questions covering subjects such as math, science, history, literature, and general knowledge. The event relied on nearly 100 Morgan County volunteers to staff and coordinate the tournament. Winners were recognized in both the 3rd/4th grade and 5th/6th grade divisions.

  • The Brain Bowl tournament was held on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
  • Top-placing teams from the regional events will advance to the Championship Tournament.

The players

Sunrise Optimist Club

The organization that hosts the regional Brain Bowl competition.

Fort Morgan High School

The location where the Brain Bowl tournament was held.

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What’s next

Top-placing teams from the regional events will advance to the Championship Tournament, where awards are presented to the highest-scoring teams.

The takeaway

The Sunrise Optimist Brain Bowl competition helps foster academic excellence and teamwork among young students in the region, providing them with an opportunity to showcase their knowledge and problem-solving skills.