In the 2021 Virginia Regional Middle School Science Bowl competition, Team 1 from Rocky Run Middle finished in first place in a field of 14 teams. The Rocky Run team, made up of Arnav Bandam, Samarth Bhargav, Avery Li, Raghav Karthikeyan, and Aaryan Sumesh, will represent Virginia in the national competition this spring. The virtual competition was composed of 15 toss-up questions per round; correct answers unlocked additional bonus questions. Teams were quizzed on their knowledge of math and a range of science disciplines, including energy, life science, math, physical science, and Earth and space. The team received a team trophy, individual participant medals, a Virginia Regional Science Bowl banner, and $750 for the school to use for its STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) programs. The team from Colvin Run Elementary finished in fourth place. Contact team coach Sheeba Sumesh at [email protected].