Two teams from Royall Intermediate School competed in the Mississippi Valley Gifted and Talented Network’s Battle of the Books competition in Tomah on Feb. 28. Prior to the event, the students had read 20 preassigned books. To gain points, teams were asked about the various books, having to give the title and author for each question. Representing Royall were (front to back, left to right) Emma Schultz, Savannah Escutia, Anna Crneckiy, Josh Anderson, Liza Krueger, Ella Schroeder, Bria Gruen and Dylan Velazquez. The front-row team won first place out of 18 teams; the back-row team, sixth place. (Contributed photo)