James Pates & Robert Longcor from Manchester Essex (MA) defeated Alex Henderson & Jay O’Brien from Charlotte Latin (NC) on a 3-2 decision to win the Public Forum Debate championship at the 30th Annual Laird Lewis Invitational in Charlotte, NC.

Manchester-Essex is coached by Jonathan Peele and Charlotte Latin is coached by Andre Hairston.

Teams advancing to the quarterfinals will receive a TOC bid.

Quarterfinals
Charlotte Latin HO (Con) defeated Cary Academy RC 2-1
Manchester Essex PL (Pro) defeated Durham Academy WP 2-1
North Allegheny KE (Pro) defeated Pinecrest PF 2-1
Lincoln-Sudbury LS (Con) defeated Durham Academy KZ 2-1

Semifinals
Charlotte Latin HO (Pro) defeated Lincoln-Sudbury LS 3-0
Manchester Essex PL (Pro) defeated North Allegheny KE 2-1

Final Round
Manchester Essex PL (Pro) defeated Charlotte Latin HO 3-2