On November 8th, the QuizBuster team went to Michigan State to compete on the QuizBusters game show. The team consisting of captain Cody Krasny, Derra Clark, Tyler Wilson, and Elliot Krasny won in convincing fashion, 430-80.
Even though they had traveled a long ways, they were still performing in a top-notch fashion. According to team advisor Mr. Olson, the team’s success could be attributed to “a combination of experience in playing Quizbusters, and knowledge.”
Even thought they were a young team they still had a big edge on their side. “A lot of kids grew up playing QuizBusters so they have a lot of experience. They are never nervous about being on television. They have been on television since the seventh grade and they are very competitive,” explained Mr. Olson.
The team was ready for anything that got thrown at them, as they were very quick with their responses. “They answered questions correctly, and they were quick on the buzzer, which was a good combination,” said Mr. Olson.
Tyler Wilson has been part of the QuizBusters team for a while now and was motivated by past disappointments. “Being on QuizBusters for four years really helped, and the experience of losing every year helped a lot also,” explained Tyler. Some people would have been nervous when the TV lights came on, but the experience paid off. “I wasn’t nervous; I have been on television four times so it was like walking into a classroom,” said Tyler. Having quick hands was a key factor for the Wildcats as they stomped their way to victory. “We were very quick on the buzzers,” said Tyler. TV experience isn’t necessary for a lack of nerves, though; freshman Elliott Krasny was composed and ready for any question that got thrown at him. “I was not nervous at all because I have done this before,” said Elliott.
