Welcome to the Internet headquarters for Ohio District Junior Bible Quizzing. It is our intention to provide you with a centralized location for all information pertaining to Ohio JBQ. Please feel free to look around. If you have a question or can't find what you're looking for, send us an email. Make sure to check back often as we'll keep the site up to date with the latest news of another exciting JBQ Season.
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Morey Redmond
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Mt. Vernon, OH 43050
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Looking For Questions?

If you are interested in ordering questions for the 2010 season you won't need to look very far. Scott Glover from Columbus has questions available for purchase. These questions are approved by our National Quizmaster and will be very similar to the style used at Extravaganza, District Finals, and Nationals. For more information or to place an order click here.
Ohio JBQ Officials
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Morey Redmond, Cindy Redmond, Tina Coakley, Theresa Hines, Ross Hines, Derek West, Meghan West, Rindy Tatman, Garrett Redmond, Dale Yocum, Mark Shroeder
YJBQ?

The OhioJBQ Promotional Video is now available for you to view online! The intention of this video is not only to help grow our Bible Quizzing District, but to be an inspiration to you as you prepare for the upcoming season. We appreciate all those who contributed to this video. It was certainly a labor of love and demonstrates a unified burden. There is a collaborative spirit that God has placed amongst us to see children and families grow deeper in their commitment to the Word of God. The DVD is also available for you to purchase for $5 for materials and shipping. Please contact us if you are interested in more information.
Green Means Go!

The Indiana District began its Jr. Bible Quizzing season by hosting "The Sooner, The Better" Invitational in Terre Haute, IN. This tournament is well known for its quality and quantity of competition and several of our Ohio teams were in attendance. Leading the way in the Beginner Division was the well known green team from Columbus. They got out of the gate with a strong start and lead all the way to an undefeated First Place Finish. Toledo finished in Fifth Place. The All-Tournament team featured Seth Glover(COL) as the Second Highest scoring individual, First Place was Sydni Gross(TOL) and Fourth was Ashley Azzolini(COL). In the Junior Division, Toledo made a run at the top trophy but was not able to overcome the top two teams from Wichita, KS and finished in Third Place. Dublin finished next in Fourth Place. Jared Kufel(TOL) was Fourth on the All-Tournament team. Go to upcquiz.com for more on the results. Now the focus will shift to Mt. Vernon, OH next week with the beginning of the Ohio JBQ season. We hope to see you all there!
OhioJBQ - The Next Generation

In 2009, OhioJBQ saw a significant number of successful quizzers and teams graduate from both divisions. With the dawning of a new season it was so awesome to see a new generation of quizzers ready to take their place. In Mt. Vernon, OH we welcomed our newest teams from Delaware and Upper Sandusky. The future for OhioJBQ is bright with 7 teams competing in the Beginner Division. Columbus 1 was by far the class of the field and cruised to a First Place Finish. This seasoned, veteran team with three years of experience has been well prepared make the most of their opportunity. In the Junior Division the young guns of Dublin seized the First Place Trophy and proved they are a team that will be difficult to overcome. However, not too far behind is a group of eager new teams and quizzers anxious to make their own mark. With each coming tournament it will be exciting to see our next generation of champions develop. Go to the Results page for all the details.
Northern Exposure

The weather in the Great Lakes region can be difficult to predict. Just when you think we are in for a long cold winter the temperatures begin to warm up. First there is snow, then it rains; it gets cold, then everything ices up again. I you do not like the weather around here...just wait, it will change. And so it goes early on in the OhioJBQ season. With one tournament completed and the dominating performances already seen, it would be easy to assume that not much is going to change over the course of the year. Well it did not take long for a shift in the climate to occur in just the second tournament in Westerville. Bible Quizzers from north of the border in Troy, MI blew in like a Nor'easter to raise the level of competition in both divisions. Troy proved a worthy challenger for Dublin in the Junior Division and came away with the First Place Trophy. The two teams also battled in the Beginner Division with Troy sweeping the field for an undefeated First Place victory. The added level of skill to our District was greatly appreciated and will only help further prepare our teams for Extravaganza and Nationals. We are looking forward to many more competitive tournaments as the season moves on. The location of the March tournament has not yet been announced. Stay tuned to ohiojbq.com for more details.
Dublin's Day

Perhaps it was just an extension of the holiday celebrated only 3 days ago on March 17th. Or perhaps they were just expressing the heritage of their team's namesake from the Emerald Isle. Whatever the case may have been, there certainly was no "Luck of the Irish" needed for the Jr. Bible Quizzers from Dublin, OH. Both their Junior and Beginner teams ended the OhioJBQ tournament in Jewett with undefeated First Place Finishes. That left the teams from Toledo and Columbus to give chase for the remaining trophies, but in the end they were not able to keep Dublin from celebrating another special day. With only a month of preparation left until the North Central JBQE in Westerville, it is certain that Ohio will represent itself well in the region. Make sure you have your registrations and reservations sent in as soon as possible. Information and Forms are located on the Schedule page for your convenience.
Rising Contenders

Over the last year there has been little dispute as to the top Ohio JBQ team in the Junior Division. In 2009, Columbus had essentially an uncontested reign, losing only one game in Ohio Tournaments. This year, Dublin had easily separated itself from the pack and appearred to be setting up for a similar run. However a challenger has emerged from the latest tournament in Dublin, OH. In round robin action, the team from Toledo came out with an early lead. Then in the Championship round they would have to battle Dublin twice, but in the end were able to capture the First Place trophy. In the Beginner Division, the supremacy of Dublin was maintained, but not without another challlenge from Toledo. The two teams were tied after the round robin with each team gaining a victory over the other. However, Dublin gained the First Place Trophy based on their total points. Ultimately every team in attendance was preparing themselves for the upcoming Extravaganza Apr. 23-24 in Westerville, OH. This will be an opportunity that no one wants to miss out on with a tournament of this magnitude right in our own backyard. Make sure to send in your registration forms.
No Place Like Home

Westerville, OH served as the host of this year's North Central Extravaganza and 43 teams made the trip to enjoy an awesome weekend of Bible Quizzing. Teams from as far as Wisconsin, Tennessee, Missouri, New Jersey, Delaware, and New Bruswick, Canada made the long journey to Westerville. Amongst those in attendance with the shortest trip were the teams from OhioJBQ. Even with such a large group of quality competition, the Ohio teams felt right at home and demonstrated the skill necessary to be rewarded at the closing of the tournament. In the Beginner Division, Dublin made a strong second round run to earn the Second Place Trophy while Toledo and Columbus battled for the Fourth Place Trophy with Toledo winning on the last question. On the All-Tournament team, Sarah Carpenter(Dublin) was the Second Highest Scoring Individual with 87.9 ppq, she was joined by Sydni Gross(Toledo) with 80.0 ppq and Seth Glover(Columbus) with 63.0 ppq. In the Junior Division, Dublin edged out Toledo on another last question battle to earn the Fourth Place Trophy. Thomas Carpenter was named to the All-Tournament team with 72.9 ppq. Visit upcquiz.com for more of the results from the tournament. We greatly appreciate the tremendous effort put forth by Calvary Apostolic Church that showed in every way. From the Holy Ghost Rally that saw ten children receive the Baptism of the Holy Ghost and the wonderful Turkey dinner, to organizing every detail that produced a well run tournament, thank you for representing OhioJBQ so well.
Deja Vu All Over Again

Due to flooding at the church in Delaware the Ohio Jr. Bible Quizzers made a return visit to Dublin, the site of the last tournament in April. Those who were in attendance might have thought things looked more familiar than just the location as the same teams carried home the top trophies. In the Junior Division, Toledo held off Dublin to gain an undefeated First Place finish. Over in the Beginner Division, Dublin had to do it the hard way by beating Columbus twice in the Championship round to earn their First Place trophy. Now only one month remains in the 2010 season. We encourage every quizzer to "press toward the mark" and make sure they finish the season. God has begun a great work in each child and there is a reward that awaits. The journey of a Bible Quizzing season is a long and arduous one. Every child, parent, and coach that is involved in the memorization and quoting of the word of God is a winner. There are treasures stored up in heaven for each one. There is also a celebration being prepared in Mt. Vernon next month to honor the accomplishments of all Ohio Jr. Bible Quizzers. Keep up the great work, the finish line is in sight! All coaches and officials need to send in their votes for the 2010 OhioJBQ awards. Click on link for Awards Voting Form. Also make sure to send in your registrations early and get your hotel reservations. We are looking forward to seeing each one of you there!
Meet Me in St. Louie!

The Ohio Jr. Bible Quizzers gathered together one last time in Mt. Vernon, OH for the 2010 State Finals. For the teams that arrived there was a great sense of accomplishment and a celebration of their determination. Many were recognized for their outstanding effort and dedication. However, there were five teams with the most successful performances that would ultimately be rewarded with an opportunity to compete at the National Tournament in St. Louis , MO July 26-30. In the Junior Division, Toledo took home the top honors as the undefeated First Place team. The team from Dublin became the next qualifier by finishing in Second Place. Over in the Beginner Division Toledo was able to overcome an undefeated Dublin team twice in the Championship round to earn their First Place Trophy. Joining Toledo and Dublin at Nationals will be Columbus who finished in Third Place. Go to the Results page to review an awesome weekend celebration of OhioJBQ. Congratualtions to all our quizzers for finishing a fine season. God will bless every verse that has been memorized and not one of them will return void. We look forward to our Ohio teams representing our State in the National tournament. You can follow all of the upcoming action at upcquiz.com.
Let Freedom Ring

On a weekend where all of America celebrated our nation's Declaration of Independence, Jr. Bible Quizzers gathered in Lafayette, IN in a further expression of that freedom and liberty. John 8:32 states, "ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." At the Tournament of Champions children from Indiana, Missouri, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, Delaware, and Ohio demonstated their skill in scripture memorization as they prepared for the National Tournament. With a competition between this many State Champions any team is capable of coming out on top. On this particular weekend it was Toledo that displayed the most consistent performance enroute to an undefeated First Place finish in the Junior Division.  Dublin rode a strong second round effort to make it to Fourth Place. The Beginner team from Toledo also concluded a successful day with a Third Place finish. Toledo's Jared Kufel and Sydni Gross made the All-Tournament teams for their respective divisions. Visit upcquiz.com for more results from TOC. Now all eyes are focused on the biggest tournament of the season as St. Louis hosts the NAJBQT July 26-30. upcquiz.com will once again have live scoring updates and all the results as the 2010 JBQ season reaches its conclusion. There is much to celebrate for all who have participated this year. For it is through this minisrty that children are developing their dependence on the Word of God to be truly free to worship Him in Spirit and in Truth.
Ohio Shines Bright

Jr Bible Quizzers from all over North America gathered in St. Louis, MO for the National Finals July 26-30. 105 teams in both Junior and Beginner Divisions representing 32 states competed in the final tournament of the season to determine who would be the best. In a tournament of this magnitude the ascent to reach the pinnacle is always a tremendous challenge. There are many close matches and the margin of victory can sometimes be measured in milliseconds. Every team sets its sights on making it to the last rounds of competition. Ohio has been well represented throughout the year in national-level tournaments and this one would prove to be no exception. At the end of the week when the trophies were awarded it was the Bible Quizzers from Toledo that finished the closest to the top. In the Beginner Division, Syndi Gross and Gilbert Herrera displayed poise and balance to gain the Fifth Place trophy. In the Junior Division Jared Kufel, Kole Gross, and Caddie Bayford made a strong run in the first round to achieve a Third Place Trophy. Jared Kufel was the Third Highest Scoring Individual with a 94 ppq average and was voted Second Runner-Up Quizzer of the Year. Bro. Gary Kufel was voted as the Junior Division Coach of the Year. You can see more of the results over at upcquiz.com. Congratulations to all our Ohio Jr Bible Quizzers that qualified for Nationals and have represented our District so well throughout the year. We look forward to seeing you all in 2011 for another great season of OhioJBQ with 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and 1 Thessalonians.