BHHS Academic Decathlon Team Wins First Place in Division III at California State Competition

Beverly Hills, CA (March 25, 2025) – The Beverly Hills High School Academic Decathlon team earned first place in Division III at the California Academic Decathlon State Finals, held March 20–23 in Santa Clara. Competing in person against 54 teams from across the state, the BHHS team showcased extraordinary skill, dedication, and academic excellence. This marks the school’s highest placement since 2013, when the team earned 5th place overall in Division I at the state level.

Throughout the multi-day competition, students were tested across ten rigorous subjects, delivered prepared and impromptu speeches, participated in interviews, and competed in the high-energy SuperQuiz. In addition to their team victory, BHHS decathletes brought home a number of standout individual achievements:

Individual Medalists:

• Karina Kruger – Silver in Art

• Lindsay Jada Moreno – Silver in Art, Gold in Interview (perfect score)

• Elisha Rhie – Bronze in Mathematics

• Jacob Treiman – Gold in Economics, Bronze in Art

• Sarah Zhang – Bronze in Economics, Gold in Mathematics

Additional Honors:

• K-Club Bronze Pin (7000+ points): Karina Kruger, Lea Levy, Sarah Zhang

• Top Scoring BHHS Student: Sarah Zhang

• Division III Scholastic Silver Medal: Jacob Treiman

• First-Ever 4-Year Scholar Award: Sarah Zhang & Jacob Treiman

• 3rd Place in Division III SuperQuiz

• $1,000 Kindness is Free Award for 1st Place Division III Finish

• 1st Place in Heptathlon Category – Science (competing against 100 students): Daria Serheyeva

Our Academic Decathlon students exemplify what it means to be curious, collaborative, and committed, this team has worked incredibly hard, and their success at the state level is a direct result of their dedication and passion for learning.

2025 BHHS Academic Decathlon Team Members:

Daniyel Borodin
Daesung (Peter) Kang
Karina Kruger
Nicholas Lau
Lea Levy
Lindsay Jada Moreno
Elisha Rhie
Jacob Treiman
Sarah Zhang

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