Julian's team members support his contention that his answer of "posh" is correct and his decision to challenge the commissioner and the panel over their decision to not allow his answer. Even as the commissioner tries to end the argument, Julian does not let go, risking disqualification because of his certainty that he, not the panel, is correct.
As Mrs. Olinski continues to drill her team for the district championships, and she is again impressed with the way they work together and respond instantly to her suggestions and admonishments. When the principal of Knightsbridge Middle School tells Mrs. Olinski that he has warned his coach that she will be hung if she lets Mrs. Olinski's sixth graders beat his team, Mrs. Olinski corrects his grammar ("hanged," not "hung") and tells him to buy some.....
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