It won't come as a surprise to find out that the Maryland School for the Deaf Academic Team beat out 20 teams to win Gallaudet's 17th annual National Academic Bowl. This is the 4th straight victory for the Orioles. Senior Ethan Sonnenstrahl was named the most outstanding player. Irvine, California's University High School won second place, while the Public Schools from Tucson, Arizona took home third place. The Indiana School for the Deaf of Indianapolis placed fourth.