Forensics

Latest Results

4/1 at Ottawa

6th Place

Larissa Froggatte won a gold and a silver, competing against 4A and 5A athletes and qualified for state in two events. Amelia Nichols and Leikyn Watts also earned medals. Sadie Craig, Jencie Rubick, Allison Hughes, and Baylee Wilson all placed in the top half of their events.

2026 Season Results

3/31 League Meet at Lyndon

2nd Place

State qualifiers Leikyn Watts, Larissa Froggatte, Berkley Love, Abe Link, Andrew Patterson, Amelia Nichols, Alexys Wieneke, Shelby Harris, and Naomi Bolley.

3/38 @ Marmaton Valley

1st Place

In addition to an incredible performance at the meet, multiple students qualified for the state competition on May 2nd. Alexys Wieneke, Andrew Patterson, Abe Link, Naomi Bolley, and Leikyn Watts are all headed to the big show.

Multiple Falcons medaled, including Jeremy Huffman, Baylee Wilson, Baylie Wieneke, Larissa Frogatte, Henry Hawkins, Sadie Craig, and Shelby Harris.

At Lyndon

Team placed 5th of 20 teams

A small team of forensic experts traveled to an unexpectedly large meet at Lyndon this weekend. Of our 9 competitors, 3 made it to the finals. Andrew Patterson finished with a bronze medal, and other medalists were Sadie Craig and Mya Crabtree. Despite only 11 competitors, the team finished 5th out of the 20 teams. Next up is a journey to Silver Lake for their invitational on the 7th.

At Northern Heights

2nd Place

Leikyn Watts earned 2 silver medals and a 5th place finish.

Baylie Wieneke and Elyse Mille won a silver and a 5th place finish.

Amelia Nichols and Shelby Harris won bronze medals.

Other medal winners or finals qualifiers include Andrew Patterson, Caul Johns, Abe Link, Jeremy Huffman, Alexis Wiser, Sadie Craig, Maleah Davis, Heaven Contreras, Larissa Frogatte, and Allison Hughes.

Sponsor: Rob Conway - email

Forensics is West Franklin’s competitive speech and drama team. Students compete in a variety of public speaking and performance events that build confidence, creativity, and communication skills. Events include humorous and dramatic interpretation, duet acting, original oration, extemporaneous speaking, poetry, prose, and more.

Forensics helps students develop their voice, stage presence, and ability to think critically under pressure. Whether you're a natural performer or looking to overcome stage fright, there's a place for you on the team.