WOODLAWN, Ark. — 4-8-26 — A Woodlawn Elementary third grader recently earned top honors at a regional chess competition, placing second among dozens of participants.
Isaac Young competed in the Southeast Arkansas Education Service Cooperative Chess Tournament held in Monticello, where he faced a field of 41 students from across the region. Young won six of his tournament games and finished in second place overall.
For his performance, Young received a second-place medal along with a gift card provided by Hope & Company Realty.
The Southeast Arkansas Education Service Cooperative hosts the annual tournament to bring together students from multiple districts, encouraging strategic thinking and academic competition through the game of chess.
