Woodlawn Third Grader Takes Second at Southeast Arkansas Co-Op Chess Tournament

Date of Event April 8, 2026
Primary Location Monticello
Key Entities Woodlawn Elementary; Southeast Arkansas Education Service Cooperative
Outcome/Score Woodlawn Elementary third grader second of 41 with six wins

A Woodlawn Elementary third grader placed second among 41 students at the Southeast Arkansas Education Service Cooperative chess tournament in Monticello, Saline River News reported April 8, 2026.

The student won six games and received a medal and a gift card from Hope & Company Realty. The report does not give the tournament date.

Hermitage Junior and Senior High chess teams also played in Monticello on Dec. 11, 2025, under coach Anne O’Neill. The district had not released individual results when Saline River News reported on Dec. 14.

Where to Check Chess Results

  • Southeast Arkansas Education Service Cooperative, Monticello: hosts the annual tournament
  • Woodlawn and Hermitage school offices: team news
  • Saline River News: regional school coverage

More results: Southeast Arkansas chess results.

Sources: salinerivernews.com; salinerivernews.com.

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