Andrew Salij
| Andrew Salij | |
| Noted subjects | History, Philosophy, Literature |
| High school | Illinois Math and Science Academy (2012-2015), Riverside Brookfield (2011-2012) |
| Stats | HDWhite • NAQT |
Andrew Salij is a member of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) quizbowl squad. As a high school freshman, Salij played Junior Varsity for Riverside Brookfield High School, and there he played in NAQT's Metro Suburban League, where he placed 6th in his division. Going into sophomore year, Salij increased his quiz bowl involvement as he transferred to IMSA. Andrew Salij played on IMSA C and IMSA B teams throughout the year, under the guidance of Dr. Noah Prince. Currently, Andrew Salij is a rising junior who plans on continuing his quiz bowl tradition into the coming years.
Introduction to Quizbowl
Years at Riverside Brookfield
Andrew Salij began his quiz bowl career as a freshman at his local public school Riverside Brookfield. There, he played on the Junior Varsity team, being the second scorer behind the local legend Chris Olszewski. During his time at RB, Salij did not play much quiz bowl, though, as his team only attended Illinois Masonic, IHSA, and NAQT events, and as a freshman Salij was not to participate in the former two. Still, Salij's freshman year instilled a passion for quiz bowl, as Salij gained newfound confidence in his skills as he played as a history specialist.
IMSA
Entering IMSA
Going into sophomore year, Andrew Salij transferred to the selective public school IMSA. At IMSA, he learned what good quizbowl was, for until then he has previously only played in a semi-competitive district. At the first practice, Salij became exposed to quiz bowl giants such as Saieesh Rao, Anton Karpovich, and Siva Gangavarapu.
Sophomore Year
As a sophomore, Andrew Salij notably led IMSA C in scoring on numerous occasions, and near the end of the year he played on IMSA B, taking the the place of Waleed Ali, who was moved up to IMSA A.
Quizbowl Statistics
| Tournament | Individual Placing | Team and Placing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAQT Metro-Suburban League (JV) (2011-2012) | 6th (31.55 ppg) | Riverside Brookfield JV, 1st (14-1) | Only played 7 full games out of 15 |
| Wake-Up Call III at Northwestern (2012) | 3rd (68.50 ppg) | IMSA C, 10th (5-5) | First Tournament of Sophomore year |
| IHSSBCA Kickoff at Maine South (competitive division)(2012) | 33rd (11.43 ppg) | IMSA B, 6th (4-5) | |
| Auburn Knight's Challenge (Novice)(2013) | 1st (66.00 ppg) | IMSA B-X, 2nd (7-3) | |
| LAST (2013) | 9th (54.09 ppg) | Chimera, 9th (3-8) | Highest ranking player on house team |
| ATROPHY (2013) | 9th (48.50 ppg) | IMSA B, 10th (5-5) | Played on 2-man team with Rajiv Patel O'Connor |