The Lincoln Central Elementary chess team from Cherryvale competed at the Royster Middle School chess tournament in Chanute on Saturday. There were 79 players in the K-8 division. Lincoln Central took second as a team at the tournament. Medals were awarded to the top 30 players in the K-8 division. The Cherryvale players placed as follows: Arthur McGrew, 10th with 4.5 points; Graig Edwards, 11th with 4.5; Tripp Vincen 20th with 4; Cheroke Whinery, 28th with 3.5; Gabriel Ohlich, 30th with 3.5; Cheyanne Whinery, 51st with 2.5; Colten Tuggle, 57th with 2; and Adelaide Jones, 68th with 2. The team will travel to Emporia State University next weekend to compete in the Kansas Scholastic Chess Association State Chess Tournament. Pictured are coach Ryan Hizey; and (top row from left): Cheroke Whinery, Gabriel Ohlrich, Arthur McGrew, Graig Edwards; and (bottom row) Colten Tuggle, Cheyanne Whinery, Adelaide Jones and Tripp Vincen. Courtesy photo