Mathematics students from high schools across the United States claimed top honors at several regional and national competitions in early November 2026, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving skills and mathematical proficiency.
At Charlotte Catholic High School in North Carolina, Kennedy Peck won first place in the AMC 10 competition, while Jack McCarter claimed the top spot in the AMC 12 division. The school announced these victories on November 9, with an update on November 10. Jax Smith placed second in the AMC 10, while Casey Bier and Hannah Frank tied for third place. In the AMC 12 competition, Brennan Hay earned second place and Kieran Burton finished third.
In New York, Alfred University hosted the 2026 William Varick Nevins III High School Mathematics Competition on November 6, attracting 84 students from eight western New York school districts. Richard Andrus won the sophomore division, with Johanna Sharp and Desmond Chase placing second and Josh Klehamer earning third place. Nick Schoenthal claimed first place in the junior-senior division, ahead of second-place finishers Abraham Lewis and Jackson Bennett. Madeleine Rowley and Shane Drexler tied for third place in the senior competition.
Lincoln High School in Washington state delivered a dominant performance at the Math Is Cool competition, capturing first-place team finishes in both divisions. Individual standouts included Henry Meier, who placed first among 11th- and 12th-grade competitors, and Time Sriburadej, who finished second among 9th- and 10th-grade participants. Additional student recognition went to Brian Yang, Anthony Wen, and Khoi Scarborough for their contributions to the school's championship performance.
At the University of Oklahoma's Math Day held on November 5, Ursuline Academy students earned multiple top finishes. The school's team, UA Plaid, won the Sooner Math Bowl competition. In individual events, Dora Z. captured first place in Geometry, while Adelynn H. won first place in Trigonometry. Lizzie W. placed second in Geometry, and Hadley C. earned third place in Trigonometry.
These victories underscore the continued excellence of mathematics education at participating schools and the growing competitiveness of regional and national mathematics competitions among high school students.