Eli Smoulder wins Ridgewood chess tournament, joins brothers on plaque
Eli Smoulder has won the Ridgewood Local Schools chess tournament, marking a significant achievement in his academic year. This victory allows him to join his brothers on the champions' plaque, continuing a family legacy in chess. Smoulder was also the overall champion for the school year 2025 to 2026.
- ▪Eli Smoulder was the champion for fourth and fifth grade students in the Ridgewood chess tournament.
- ▪Kyler Osbourn and Bryon Poindexter secured second and third places, respectively.
- ▪Eli's brothers, Jadon and Noah, were previous champions in 2021 and 2024.
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