Benton High School finished as runners up in the 6A conference finals of the Arkansas Governor’s Academic Competition Quiz Bowl Saturday, April 19, against Parkview. The final score was 210 to 200. The team includes: Michael Layton, Tyan Shell, MVP Mariah Nehus, Ashley Pitcock; David Campbell, Will Dwane, Matthew Eldridge and Coach Bill Waskom. The Arkansas Educational Television Network has hosted and aired the live competition since 1985. Students were challenged with difficult questions in literature, math, science, history, art, music and economics. This year, the top two teams from each of the seven conferences advanced to the State Conference Finals, resulting in seven champions. AETN provides lifelong learning opportunities, improves and enhances Arkansans’ lives and celebrates the unique culture of Arkansas through its programming and services. AETN’s digital and analog transmitters and numerous cable system connections give it statewide reach.