• Photo gallery of today's county spelling bee champions

Aboite Elementary School

Katie Russell, grade 5, daughter of Thomas and Jean Russell, spelled vaporize to win. Runner-up Olivia Schwartz, grade 5, daughter of Michael and Michelle Schwartz.

Arcola Elementary School

Renae Haddad, grade 5, daughter of LouAnn Haddad, spelled proposition to win. Runner-up Samuel Nelson, grade 5, son of Michelle and David Nelson.

Arlington Elementary School

Kelsey Fox, grade 5, daughter of Adam and Dionne Fox, spelled accomplishment to win. Runner up Elliana Davis, grade 5, daughter of Chad and Amy Davis.

Ascension Lutheran School

Zeke Bultemeyer, grade 5, son of Scott and Carrie Bultemeyer, spelled evaluate to win. Runner-up David Bush, grade 7, son of David and Jennifer Bush.

Blackhawk Christian School

Parker Tracey, grade 5, son of Tim and Violet Tracey, spelled numerate tow in. Runner-up Saul Sesma, grade 6, son of Alfonso and Alina Sesma.

Blackhawk Middle School

Jurnee’ Len Davis, grade 6, daughter of Janelle Davis, spelled bravado to win. Runner-up Daniel Dumford, grade 8, son of Jennifer and Craig Dumford.

Canterbury School

Janhavi Govande, grade 7, daughter of Archana and Vinayak Govande, spelleed irreconcilable to win. Runner-up Wilhelmina Gerken, grade 8, daughter of Richard Gerken.

Carroll Middle School

Allison Boyle, grade 8, daughter of Alan and Sharee Boyle, spelled recyclable to win. Runner-up Bryan Karp, grade 8, son of Rochelle and Bobby Karp.

Cedar Canyon Elementary School

Ella Mattox, grade 5, daughter of Joseph and Dawn Mattox, spelled magnificent to win. Runner-up Evan Holman, grade 4, son of Jim and Dawn Holman.

Central Lutheran School

Chloe Bremer, grade 7, daughter of Kurt and Sherri Bremer, spelled cerebellum to win. Runner-up Benjamin Loshe, grade 7, son of Dale and Michelle Loshe.

Concordia Lutheran Lower School

Kyla Macaraig, grade 8, daughter of Senri and Edita Macaraig, spelled recipient to win. Runner-up Quinn Barlow, grade 6, daughter of James and Christine Barlow.

Covington Elementary School

Tessa Winnett, grade 5, daughter of Kimberlee and Keith Winnett, spelled impediment to win. Runner-up Johnathan Bilbrey, grade 5, son of Angela and Greg Bilbrey.

Deer Ridge Elementary School

Nathaniel Harants, grade 5, son of Leslie Anne and Stephen Harants, spelled monumental to win. Runner-up Alexander Peters, grade 5, son of Marla Peters.

Eel River Elementary School

Jocelyn Cooley, grade 5, daughter of Anna Kyle and Kevin Cooley, spelled caricature to win. Runner-up Sebastian Kuhns, grade 5, son of Kimberly and Brian Kuhns.

Emmanuel St. Michael Lutheran School

Jackson Wright, grade 7, son of Bethann and John Wright, spelled default to win. Runner-up Madelyn Nix, grade 6, daughter of Nathan and Jennifer Nix.

Emmaus Lutheran School

MaryBeth Shearer, grade 6, daughter of James and Lori Shearer, spelled personage to win. Runner-up Evan Minger, grade 5, son of Terry and Barbara Minger.

Fairfield Elementary School

Myatt Min Soe, grade 4, son of Hia Ohn and Soe Soe, spelled humility to win. Runner-up Erick Lagos, grade 5, son of Angelica Lagos.

Fort Wayne Area Homeschool

Bria Warren, grade 7, daughter of Cari and Eric Warren, spelled receptacle to win. Runner-up Mikayla Boericke, grade 5, daughter of Treva Boericke.

Francis M. Price Elementary School

Alice Constant, grade 5, daughter of Laura Kahn-Constant and Michael Brett, spelled policy to win. Runner-up Conner Bedwell, grade 5, son of Tonya and Robert Bedwell.

Franke Park Elementary School

Annika Lantz, grade 5, daughter of Amy and Eric Lantz, spelled rustic to win. Runner-up Maria Contreras, grade 5, daughter of Michelle and Jose Contreras.

Fred H. Croninger Elementary School

Casey Baker, grade 5, daughter of David and Sarah Baker, spelled proposition to win. Runner-up Kristen Davis, grade 5, daughter of James and Alicia Davis.

Glenwood Park Elementary School

Elijah Vander Velden, grade 5, son of Logan and Alee Vander Velden, spelled maimed to win. Runner-up Sean Stucker, grade 5, son of Scott Stucker and Donna Stucker.

Harlan Christian School

Kayden Snyder, grade 7, daughter of Melissa and Anthony Snyder, spelled assistant to win. Runner-up Faith Shenkel, grade 5, daughter of Josh and Charity Shenkel.

Harrison Hill Elementary School

Rachael Pickett, grade 5, daughter of Amanda and Shane Pickett, spelled intricate to win. Runner-up Imani Rhodriguez, grade 4, daughter of Patricia Veazy.

Heritage Elementary School

Jonathon Closson, grade 4, son of John Closson and Amanda Blair, spelled manuscript to win. Runner-up Hunter Jones, grade 4, son of Richard and Jennifer Jones.

Holy Cross Lutheran School

Pamela Chen, grade 7, daughter of Corina and Yuan Chen, spelled solitaire to win. Runner-up Melsissa Mwangi, grade 7, daughter of Flo Musili.

Huntertown Elementary School

Collin Anderson, grade 5, son of Linda and Eric Anderson, spelled ambitious to win. Runner-up Olivia Sloffer, grade 5, daughter of Tim and Jasmine Sloffer.

Indian Village Elementary School

Abigail Smullen, grade 5, daughter of Reagan and Steve Smuller, spelled utterable to win. Runner-up Albert Gonzalez, grade 5, son of Claudia Rodriguez and Mauricio Gonzalez.

J. Wilbur Haley Elementary School

Destiny Smith, grade 5, daughter of Autumm and Rick Nims, spelled fatigue to win. Runner-up Kaleb Harris, grade 5, son of Matthew and Christie Harris.

Jeff H. Towles Intermediate School

July Aung, grade 7, daughter of Pe and Saysha Aung, spelled occupancy to win. Runner-up Jonah Lemmon, grade 4, son of Tony and Deborah Lemmon.

Jefferson Middle School

Benjamin Keating, grade 8, son of Lynn and Raymond Keating, spelled discipline to win. Runner-up Torie Miller, grade 8, daughter of Vanessa and Jason Miller.

Kekionga Middle School

Patrick Roberto, grade 6, son of Catherine Roberto, spelled snarky to win. Runner-up April Wonderley, grade 6, daughter of Linda Wonderley.

Lincoln Elementary School

Kaitlin Easterday, grade 5, daughter of Karen and Ted Hontz, spelled authoritative to win. Runner-up Harrison Rouse, grade 5, son of Robert and Sherry Rouse.

Lutheran South Unity School

Lwin Moe Aung, grade 6, son of Than Aung and Aye Aye Nwe, spelled palate to win. Runner-up Camille King, grade 7, daughter of Naomi King.

Mabel K. Holland Elementary School

Chloe Hug, grade 4, daughter of Amanda and Shane Hug, spelled underneath to win. Runner-up Aung Mon, grade 5, son of Saik and Nyi Mon.

Maple Creek Middle School

Anees Nadrous, grade 8, son of Walid and Salma Nadrous, spelled indivisible to win. No runner-up.

Maplewood Elementary School

Haylie DeLucenay, grade 5, daughter of Kasey and Michael DeLucenay, spelled tropical to win. Runner-up Ashley Stauffer, grade 5, daughter of Mark and Brenda Stauffer.

Memorial Park Middle School

Alexander Joshua, grade 8, son of Terrie Pierce-Espinoza and Jonas Espinoza, spelled idyll to win. Runner-up Shannon Livengood, grade 7, daughter of Greg and Ann Livengood.

Miami Middle School

Maytal Karayoff, grade 6, daughter of Maria Arapios, spelled emulate to win. Runner-up Aundranique Portee, grade 7, daughter of Jaqueline Stevenson.

Most Precious Blood School

Cesar Chantaca, grade 8, son of Mercedes and Joan Chantaca, spelled adolescence to win. Runner-up James Dumas, grade 7, son of Steve and Wendy Dumas.

Nebraska Elementary School

Brianna West, grade 4, daughter of Stephanie West, spelled squalid to win. Runner-up Gareth Mascarello, grade 4, son of Nathaniel and Jessic Mascarello.

New Haven Middle School

Jackson Parrish, grade 7, son of Todd and Lisa Parrish, spelled substitute to win. Runner-up Rachel Kitzmiller, grade 6, daughter of Randy and Brenda Kitzmiller.

Northwood Middle School

Alexander Isaacson, grade 7, son of David and Monica Isaacson, spelled ardent to win. Runner-up Breanna Bailey, grade 6, daughter of Kathaleen Bailey and Adam Bailey.

Oak View Elementary School

Zayaan Habib, grade 5, son of Tanvir Habib and Sharmila Chowdhury, spelled insurrection to win. Runner-up Nicholas Smith, grade 5, son of Sheri and David Smith.

Perry Hill Elementary School

Leah McComb, grade 5, daughter of Sheri McComb and Megan Beyler, spelled positive to win. Runner-up Courtney Baker, grade 5, daughter of Laura and Cory Baker.

Portage Middle School

Anthony Shephard, grade 7, son of Ebony Shephard, spelled bravado to win. Runner-up Sejia Causevic, grade 6, daughter of Sejdfa Hamidovic.

Queen of Angels School

Thomas Mount, grade 8, son of Gerald and Camela Mount, spelled subconscious to win. Runner-up Thomas Klein, grade 6, son of John and Peggy Klein.

Robert C. Harris Elementary School

Oluwaseyl Anikoh, grade 4, son of Michael and Olusola Anikoh, spelled recipient to win. Runner-up Madison Elliott, grade 5, daughter of Amanda Hirshey and Jerry Elliott Sr.

Ss. Joseph and Elizabeth School

T.J. Potchka, grade 8, son of Valerie and Tim Potchka, spelled sustenance to win. Runner-up Toriana Simoes, grade 6, daughter of Tammy Soter-Simoes.

St. Charles Borromeo School

Maddy Omo, grade 8, daughter of Kelley Klausing and Bryan Omo, spelled ricochet to win. Runner-up Brynelle D’Rosa, grade 8, daughter of Cecil and Genevieve D’Rosa.

St. John the Baptist School, Fort Wayne

Marco Escobar, grade 5, son of Carmen and Mark Brough, spelled monumental to win. Runner-up Carolina Baltazar, grade 6, daughter of Sara and Marisol Baltazar.

St. John the Baptist School, New Haven

Anna Maria Wiljer, grade 7, daughter of Christopher and Liisa Wiljer, spelled aviation to win. Runner-up Jacob Sims, grade 8, son of Kip and Raquel Sims.

St. John-Emmanuel Lutheran School

Emmett Niemeyer, grade 6, son of Don and Myra Niemeyer, spelled parliamentary to win. Runner-up Katelyn Buuck, grade 7, daughter of Steve and Amy Buuck.

St. Joseph Central School

Emma Chalk, grade 5, daughter of William Chalk and Tara Hurley, spelled innovator to win. Runner-up Spencer Wilson, grade 5, son of Sharon and Rick Wilson.

St. Joseph Hessen Cassel School

Abby Ulman, grade 8, daughter of Anne and Dennis Ulman, spelled proposition to win. Runner-up Bethany Bauer, grade 6, daughter of Kevin and Donna Bauer.

St. Jude School

Ana Pjanic, grade 6, daughter of Dragica and Miroslav Pjanic, spelled emulate to win. Runner-up Eileen Bond, grade 8, daughter of Joe and Patty Bond.

St. Louis Academy

Grace Castleman, grade 7, daughter of Michelle and Mike Castleman, spelled authoritative to win. Runner-up Will Oberley, grade 6, son of John and Sandy Oberley.

St. Paul Lutheran School

Lauren Gomes, grade 8, daughter of Dain and Deborah Christensen, spelled obliterate to win. Runner-up Gabe Kramer, grade 8, son of Dan and Melissa Kramer.

St. Peter’s Lutheran School

Ryan Koenig, grade 7, son of Andrea and Steve Koenig, spelled manuscript to win. Runner-up Noah Olsen, grade 7, son of Darryl and Tamara Olson.

St. Vincent DePaul School

Jacob Scrogham, grade 8, son of Thomas and Brandy Scrogham, spelled vaporize to win. Runner-up Megan Walsh, grade 5, daughter of John and Rachel Walsh.

Study Elementary School

Madison Barnett, grade 5, daughter of Kimberly and Kenneth Jones, spelled positive to win. Runner-up JaHeim Carter, grade 5, son of Karen Carter.

Suburban Bethlehem Lutheran School

Abbey Brennan, grade 7, daughter of Noelle and Jeff Brennan, spelled typically to win. Runner-up Brock Snyder, grade 5, son of Matt and Brandy Snyder.

Summit Middle School

Sarah Reilly, grade 8, daughter of David Reilly, spelled contemporaneous to win. Runner-up Joele Liddell Kreamer, grade 8, daughter of Tish Liddell and Aaron Kreamer.

Weisser Park Arts Magnet Elementary School

Ian Witham, grade 5, son of Tara and Homer Witham, spelled calendar to win. Runner-up Jamauria Page, grade 5, daughter of Diana McGraw.

Whispering Meadows Elementary School

Stephen Bailey, grade 5, son of Andrea and Matt Bailey, spelled garment to win. Runner-up EJ Cucinelli, grade 5, son of Lou Cucinelli and Correne Ramy.

Woodburn Lutheran School

Cody Bratten, grade 7, son of Valerine Bratten, spelled satisfactory to win. Runner-up Natalie Schlatter, grade 7, daughter of Kenny and Cherie Schlatter.

Woodlan Intermediate School

Tyler Wenger, grade 6, son of David and Christine Wenger, spelled garment to win. Runner-up Jordan Lawson, grade 6, daughter of Tim and Regina Lawson.

Woodside Middle School

Ellis Yoder, grade 8, son of Catherine Periolat and Ben Yoder, spelled parliamentary to win. Runner-up Gustin France, grade 6, son of Todd and Sara France.