The Bishop Union High School (BUHS) Varsity Mathletes team secured second place at their inaugural home meet of the year on October 8, 2026. The team achieved a total of 20 points, earning a strong showing against five other schools. This performance positions the Mathletes just one point behind first-place Boron High School, which scored 21 points.
The competition, held at Bishop Union High School, featured six schools vying for top honors. Following Boron High School's 21 points and Bishop's 20 points, Rosamond High School placed third with 14 points. Tehachapi High School scored 12 points, Desert High School earned 7 points, and Silver Valley High School completed the standings with 6 points. This event marked the first of several meets scheduled for the season, with the team anticipating continued high scores in upcoming competitions.
The individual scores of the Bishop Mathletes were notable. Brady Johnson led the team with 5 points, securing the highest individual score for Bishop. Santi Lopez, Eddy Chavez, and Blake Jahn each contributed 4 points. Additionally, Granite Puhvel and Alexis Solorio collectively added 8 points as regular competitors. These individual efforts were critical to the team's overall success.
Beyond the top individual scorers, a broad roster of Mathletes also competed and performed outstandingly. The team includes Senior Captains Sydney Garcia and Adan Perez, along with Junior Captains Kevin Rivas and Santi Lopez. Other participating members at the meet were Nelson Mendiola, Roberto Reyes, Allison Astorga, Scarlett Buchholz, Bram Crall, Reagan Dermody, Hudson Elia, Anahi Flores, Ulysses Gonzalez, Ginger Lowden, Trey Safarik, Wayland Schultz, Wyatt Slee, Tatum Swanson, Nikita Vantroyen, Oscar Woods, Sakura Kobayashi, Colin Noesser, and Brandon Walters. In total, the Varsity Mathletes team comprises 29 dedicated members.
The team operates under the guidance of coach DeeDee Buchholz, who expressed pride in the group's efforts. Buchholz stated that this is a "GREAT Varsity Team" and commended the hard work exhibited by all members. The captains also share this sentiment, acknowledging the dedication and effort shown by their teammates in tackling challenging problems presented at the meets. The meets are designed to test the members' problem-solving skills, and the team's strong performance is considered well-deserved given the complexity of the questions.
With a solid start to the season, the Bishop Union High School Varsity Mathletes have high hopes for their future meets. The team aims to build on this early success and continue to achieve strong results throughout the academic year. Their collective and individual efforts point to a promising season ahead for the Bishop Broncos.
