Wednesday, 21 May 2025

Just a week after announcing the 2025 Goeller Cup Champion, ChatGPT has taken data, information, and input for 2026 to predict the next Goeller Cup Champion. The result? Another new class period will be crowned, according to the AI website. Period 4 Fitzgeralds is the odds-on favorite to win the 2026 Goeller Cup, thanks in large part to their enrollment demographic of being all students who placed in the top 3 in this year's competition. Next year, Period 4 will be Dual Enrollment French, a concurrent class offered through UNLV. Any current French 2 or 3 students is eligible to take it, so they will be the class period with the most experience next year.

Second-best odds is the reigning class period, Bellagio (6th). Despite being a French II Honors class next year, the students who will make up this period will also be bringing one year of experience to the table. The same is true for Period 7 The Strat, who comes in with third-best odds. Both of these class periods will be searching for their second title, while all of the students in them will be looking for their first.

Period 3 Caesars is fourth but alongside Period 8 Sahara and the newly-rebranded Period 5 Stardust, all French 1 classes, the student rosters in these classes will all be rookies to the Goeller Cup Playoffs. The history books would say not to ever count out Period 3, since it is the winningest class period in the playoffs, statsitically. But the same could be said for Period 8 as the most successful regular season class in terms of points scored, or Period 5, which is one of only two classes to have ever won two regular-season titles.

Next year will bring new challenges, new obstacles, new achievements, and new success. Along with it, a new set of Goeller Cup Champions who will have their names added to French Class History.

2026 Goeller Cup Champion Odds:

• Period 4 Fitzgeralds | Dual Enrollment French  | +185

• Period 6 Bellagio | French 2 Honors | +300

• Period 7 The Strat | French 2 Honors | +455

• Period 3 Caesars Palace | French 1 | +900

• Period 8 Sahara | French 1 | +1325

• Period 5 Stardust | French 1 | +1800

Monday, 12 May 2025

The 2025 Goeller Cup Playoffs concluded today, with all three B-day classes competing in their final day of competition. For Periods 4 and 6, it was the last day of the 2025 Goeller Cup Final, meaning a championship class has been crowned! The results will not be revealed until Wednesday, 14 May in class for these two classes, both of whom who worked hard to reach the ultimate French class competition goal: winning the Goeller Cup. Period 6 entered Monday's classes with a 3-2 lead, but where the series ended up is still to be known. Check back on Wendesday for the final report.

Elsewhere, today Period 8 Sahara closed out their consolation series with Period 5 Sam's Town, earning a 4-1 victory to take 5th place. Sam's Town, who entered the playoffs ranked 6th, finish last in the playoffs. Last week on Friday, Period 7 The Strat defeated Period 3 Caesars Palace by a 3-2 score to win the bronze medal. Students can expect to receive their medals in class tomorrow, 13 May 2025.

GOELLER CUP FINAL: Period 6 Bellagio vs. Period 4 Fitzgeralds | Final Results TBA

🏆 Clinching Scenarios from MONDAY's CLASSES

• PERIOD 6 WINS THE GOELLER CUP IF...

  • • They held the leads in their current 3 categories - average points, positive percentage, and highest earner. (Win: Average points, Positive percentage, highest earner)

OR

• • • They flipped the total points category by outscoring Period 4 by at least 32 points on Monday. (Win: Total points, Average points, Positive percentage)

OR

• • • Outscored Period 4 in French-speaking points with enough pace to flip the category (Win: Average points, Positive percentage, French usage)

• PERIOD 4 WINS THE GOELLER CUP IF...

  • • They maintained an advantage in Total points and French usage 

AND

• • • They flipped any of the remaining three categories:

      • • Points per student (outscore Per. 6 by more than 35 pts.)

        • Positive percentage (no negative points; hope Per. 6 does)

        • Top earner (outscores Per. 6 top earner by 5 or more pts.)

Sunday, 11 May 2025

The top-ranked Period 7 The Strat will finish the school year as the third-place class, having won the Bronze Medal in the 2025 Bronze Medal series of the Goeller Cup Playoffs. It's the first time that consolation rounds have ever been produced and the first time that any class has been awarded a prize in the playoffs outside of the Goeller Cup. For Period 7, their 3-2 victory over Period 3 marks a moment of redemption after a tough semi-final loss to Period 4. During class, the Strat will be awarded their bronze medals on Tuesday, May 13. 

GOELLER CUP FINAL: Period 6 Bellagio vs. Period 4 Fitzgeralds | Bellagio leads 3-2

Final Day of Competition Appraoches; History-Making Classes to Come

The 2025 Goeller Cup Final will conclude tomorrow, Monday, May 12, 2025, as Period 4 Fitzgeralds and Period 6 Bellagio complete their final competition days. Period 6 has led the series through all four days and enters the ultimate day with a 3-2 advantage. Despite the lopsided series lead, it remains close with both classes having opportunities to win the Goeller Cup tomorrow.

🏆 Clinching Scenarios

• PERIOD 6 WINS THE GOELLER CUP IF...

  • • They hold the leads in their current 3 categories - average points, positive percentage, and highest earner. (Win: Average points, Positive percentage, highest earner)

OR

• • • They flip the total points category by outscoring Period 4 by at least 32 points on Monday. (Win: Total points, Average points, Positive percentage)

OR

• • • Outscore Period 4 in French-speaking points with enough pace to flip the category (Win: Average points, Positive percentage, French usage)

• PERIOD 4 WINS THE GOELLER CUP IF...

  • • They maintain an advantage in Total points and French usage 

AND

• • • They flip any of the remaining three categories:

      • • Points per student (outscore Per. 6 by more than 35 pts.)

        • Positive percentage (no negative points; hope Per. 6 does)

        • Top earner (outscores Per. 6 top earner by 5 or more pts.)

Thursday, 8 May 2025

Four of the five days in the final round of the 2025 Goeller Cup Playoffs have come and gone. Now, with just one day remaining in each series, let's breakdown where we stand in each one. 

GOELLER CUP FINAL: Period 6 Bellagio vs. Period 4 Fitzgeralds | Bellagio leads 3-2

Fitzgeralds Surges, Bellagio Holds On

The fourth day of the Goeller Cup Final brought fireworks — with Team Fitzgeralds turning up the heat and making this championship clash a true nail-biter. Here's how the two contenders stack up after four days:

🔢 Current Category Standings

• • Total Points: ✅ Fitzgeralds leads 307 to 276 (Momentum swing: +98 points across last 2 days)

  • Points Per Student: ✅ Bellagio leads 18.40 to 17.06 (Bellagio remains the more efficient scorer per student)

  • Positive Percentage: ✅ Bellagio leads 98.22% to 97.46% (Steady consistency for Bellagio in positive behavior)

  • French Percentage: ✅ Fitzgeralds leads 24.76% to 22.42% (Both teams tied in raw French points at 63, but Fitzgeralds edges ahead in %)

  • Highest Student Earner: ✅ Bellagio leads 34 to 30 (Fitzgeralds is closing in but Bellagio maintains the top spot)

Fitzgeralds needs to hold on to Total Points and French % and somehow flip either Highest Student or Positive % to win. Meanwhile, Bellagio’s strength in efficiency and behavior still gives them the edge in 3 of the 5 categories, but it’s fragile. Day 5 will decide everything. This series is living up to the hype — it's 2-2 in guaranteed categories, and Highest Student is still in play. What looked like a certain Period 6 victory on day 3 has become more of a tighter series heading to the final day.

BRONZE MEDAL SERIES: Period 7 The Strat vs. Period 3 Caesars Palace | Caesars leads 3-2

The bronze series will be the first decided, as both classes complete their final day of competition tomorrow, Friday 9 May. The numbers in this series remain extremely close, with the lead alternating from day-to-day. The classes are separated by just 8 points in the total points category. Since their roster numbers are so similar, that means that average points are also still close, nearly within 0.5 points. Positive percentage also is extremely tight. Both classes have lost 9 points through four days so with even negative points, the class with more points is favored in this category now. Caesars has opened an 8-point lead in highest student, leaning this category more in their favor, meaning that it could come down to French usage to decide the bronze medalist. Currently, Caesars holds it with 17% (vs. 10%).

NICKEL SERIES: Period 8 Sahara vs. Period 5 Sam's Town | Sahara leads 3-2

Sam's Town is keeping the series as close as they can in the final day, despite having been mostly out of the series for weeks. Now a sustained lead in total points, they have also managed to hold onto highest student for two classes in a row. The question remains, where can the fifth-period class make up points on their final day to win the series? Their most likely category to flip? French usage. With a stellar final day in this category, they could flip it in their favor while holding total points and highest student. That would be enough to secure a 5th-place finish. If not, 8th-period will maintain their advantage and they could potentially earn a 4-1 win if their highest students show up on the final day.

🏆 Series Outlook:

• Goeller Cup Final: Bellagio favored to win.

• Bronze Series: Toss up series.

• Nickel Series: Sahara favored to win.

Friday, 2 May 2025

After two fierce days of head-to-head competition, the 2025 Goeller Cup Final between Team Bellagio and Team Fitzgeralds is shaping up to be an instant classic. With both teams trading punches across the five core categories, Day 2 saw Bellagio gain a slight edge—but Fitzgeralds is right on their heels.

🧮 Scores – Day 2

• Points: Fitzgeralds leads 155✅ to 153

• Points Per Student: Bellagio leads 10.2 ✅ to 8.61

• Positive Percentage: Bellagio leads 98.08% ✅ to 97.48%

• French Percentage: Bellagio leads 30.13% ✅ to 27.67%

• Highest Student Earner: Bellagio leads 19 ✅ to 17

Current Series Score: Bellagio leads 4–1

🔍 Key Takeaways:

• Bellagio is currently “winning the scoreboard,” but the margins are razor-thin. Just one swing day could flip multiple categories—and with three class days left, Fitzgeralds is well within striking distance. 

• Despite dropping from 3-2 to 4-1, Fitzgeralds stayed competitive with strong numbers across the board, including the highest daily point jump.

• The battle for Total Points is extremely close — just a 2-point gap separates the two.

• Every category is still in play: No team has locked anything down yet. With three days left, even a 4–1 daily lead isn’t safe—especially with such narrow margins.

📈 Odds Tracker:

With three days to go, the door is wide open for a comeback in the Finals! Bellagio's greatest strength is having half of their roster as former or defending champions, meaning they know how to get it done when it matters most. That doesn't mean that Fitzgeralds can't battle back.

• Fitzgeralds: +257 (implied probability: 28.0%)

• Bellagio: -257 (implied probability: 72.0%)

🔥 Up Next:

Next week, the consolation rounds will complete their final three classes, determining the 3rd through 6th place awards. In the Goeller Cup Final, Bellagio and Fitzgeralds will complete their 3rd and 4th competition days on Tuesday and Thursday, respectively.

🏆 Series Outlook:

• Goeller Cup Final: Bellagio leads 4-1 [Day 2 of 5]

• Bronze Series: Strat leads 3-2 [Day 2 of 5]

• Nickel Series: Sahara leads 3-2 [Day 9 of 12]

Thursday, 1 May 2025

The Goeller Cup Bronze Series is living up to its billing, as Caesars and Strat battle for third place in a spirited, high-energy consolation clash. After two intense days of competition, Caesars holds a narrow 3–2 lead in the five-category matchup — but the margin for error is razor-thin.

🧮 Final Scores – Day 1

• Points: Strat leads 205 ✅ to 199

• Points Per Student: Caesars leads 7.37 ✅ to 7.07

• Positive Percentage: Strat leads 98.09% ✅ to 97.55%

• French Percentage: Caesars leads 17.65% ✅ to 11.00%

• Highest Student Earner: Caesars leads 15 ✅ to 9

Current Series Score: Caesars leads 3–2

🔍 Key Takeaways:

• Strat is putting together a clean, efficient performance, with the highest Positive Percentage in the match.

• Caesars continues to thrive in the high-impact categories: Points Per Student, French output, and standout student performance.

• The battle for Total Points is extremely close — just a 6-point gap separates the two.

• French Percentage may end up being the wild card: Caesars is outpacing Strat nearly 2-to-1.

📈 Series Standings After Day 1 (by Category):

With three days to go, the door is wide open for a comeback — or for Caesars to shut it entirely. Strat has shown signs of life in precision-based metrics, while Caesars is leaning hard into depth and momentum. Buckle up — bronze is still very much in play.

• Strat: +130 (implied probability: 43.5%)

• Caesars: -160 (implied probability: 61.5%)

🔥 Up Next:

Tomorrow is the second day of five competition days in the championship series between Fitzgeralds and Bellagio. Bellagio leads the series 3-2 after one day of class competition. 

Wednesday, 30 April 2025

The 2025 Goeller Cup Final got off to a blistering start, with Bellagio narrowly escaping Fitzgeralds in a 76–75 total points nail-biter on Day 1 of the championship series. With only one point separating the two, every contribution counted in what’s already shaping up to be a historic clash.

🧮 Final Scores – Day 1

• Points: Bellagio leads 76 ✅ to 75

• Points Per Student: Bellagio leads 5.07 ✅ to 4.17

• Positive Percentage: Bellagio leads 97.44% ✅ to 97.40%

• French Percentage: Fitzgeralds leads 33.77% ✅ to 25.64%

• Highest Student Earner: Fitzgeralds leads 9 ✅ to 8

🔍 Key Takeaways:

• Bellagio wins Total Points and Points Per Student by razor-thin margins, showcasing their all-around class participation.

• Fitzgeralds takes French Percentage and Highest Student Earner, led by a strong 9-point individual showing and top-tier language use.

• Positive Percentage is essentially tied, with Bellagio winning by just 0.04%.

📈 Series Standings After Day 1 (by Category):

Bellagio is still the slight favorite, but Fitzgeralds' strength in French percentage and top individual performance has made this a much tighter race.

• Bellagio: -130 (implied probability: 56.5%)

• Fitzgeralds: +110 (implied probability: 47.6%)

🔥 Momentum Check:

Bellagio takes a 3-2 series lead, currently leading in 3 out of 5 categories, but with the margins this tight, both teams are still firmly in the hunt. This final is shaping up to be a classic.

Tuesday, 22 April 2025

After five days of elite-level academic combat, Fitzgeralds has emerged victorious in a legendary semifinal series, edging out Strat 3–2 to punch their ticket to the 2025 Goeller Cup Final. This matchup had everything — record-breaking stats, razor-thin margins, and heavyweight clashes in every category.

Let’s dive into what made this series an instant classic.

🏆 Final Series Score: Fitzgeralds Wins 3–2

• Total Points: Strat wins, 617 ✅ vs. 521

• Points Per Student: Fitzgeralds wins, 30.65 ✅ vs. 21.28

• Positive Percentage: Fitzgeralds wins, 95.07% ✅ vs. 95.06%

• French Percentage: Strat wins, 34.67% ✅ vs. 34.12%

• Highest Student Earner: Fitzgeralds wins, 60 ✅ vs. 53

FITZGERALDS WINS SERIES 3–2

🔁 A Series of Swings:
Momentum flipped day to day as both teams surged in different categories. Strat’s deep scoring and language usage made them dangerous every round, while Fitzgeralds relied on top-tier individual performances and consistent positivity to steal the edge.

📈 Record-Breaking Numbers:

• French Points: Strat tallied a Goeller Cup record 225 French points — an average of 45 per day.

• Points Per Student: Fitzgeralds soared to a 30.65 average, showcasing exceptional engagement across a smaller roster.

• Top Student Score: Fitzgeralds’ top performer exploded for 60 points, one of the highest playoff marks ever, second only to Bellagio's tally from this round.

⚖️ The Tightest Category Yet:
The Positive Percentage category — usually a sign of discipline and cohesion — came down to a mere 0.01%. Fitzgeralds narrowly edged out Strat, 95.07% to 95.06%, claiming the category and the series with it.

🏁 What It Means

With this win, Fitzgeralds advances to the Goeller Cup Final, where they will face Bellagio, another squad riding a wave of record-setting performances. Fitzgeralds will look to carry over their per-student firepower, while Bellagio’s legendary 67-point top student and ultra-efficient scoring strategy make them formidable. For Fitzgeralds, it is the first time that a fouth-period class has advanced to the Goeller Cup Final, meaning that every class period has played in the final round at least once. It also means that there will be a new first-time champion, as neither a Period 4 nor 6 class has ever won the Goeller Cup.

Strat, meanwhile, exits the tournament as perhaps the strongest semifinal team to not reach the final in Goeller Cup history — a team that rewrote the record books and left its mark on every statistical column, finishing just 0.01% away from potentially sweeping the school year and earning the first ever back-to-back championship for a class period.

🔮 Looking Ahead

The Fitzgeralds vs. Bellagio final is shaping up to be a showdown of strengths:

• Firepower vs. Efficiency

• Big Plays vs. Balanced Depth

• Clutch vs. Consistent
  
  

One team will etch their name into Goeller Cup history.

Stay tuned. The Final awaits. 🏆

• Wednesday-Friday, 22-24 April 2025

  • • Goeller Cup Final Media Days

    • Day 6 of Consolation Round for Sahara

    • Day 7 of Consolation Round for Sam's Town and Sahara

• Monday, 28 April 2025

  • • No School

• Tuesday, 29 April 2025

  • • First Day of Goeller Cup Final 

    • First Day of Consolation Games (Bronze, Nickel Matches)

Monday, 21 April 2025

After five intense days of back-and-forth action, Bellagio has clinched the semifinal victory over a gritty, record-setting Caesars in what will be remembered as one of the most thrilling Goeller Cup matchups in recent memory. Let’s dive into the final results, standout moments, and what it all means moving forward.

🏆 Final Series Score: Bellagio Wins 3–2

Despite Caesars setting a Goeller Cup playoff record with 624 total points, it wasn’t enough to overpower Bellagio’s elite consistency and efficiency. Bellagio takes the series by narrowly winning three critical categories:

• Total Points: Caesars wins, 624 ✅ vs. 527

• Points Per Student: Bellagio wins, 35.13 ✅ vs. 23.11

• Positive Percentage: Bellagio wins, 97.23% ✅ vs. 97.20%

• French Percentage: Caesars wins, 28.97% ✅ vs. 26.01%

• Highest Student Earner: Bellagio wins, 67 ✅ vs. 45 

💡 Note: Bellagio’s 35.13 points per student and 67-point individual performance are both all-time records.

BELLAGIO WINS THE SERIES 3-2.

🔥 Series Highlights:

• Bellagio’s Top Student shattered the individual record with a jaw-dropping 67 points, a performance that tipped the entire series in Bellagio’s favor.

• Positive Percentage went down to the wire — a razor-thin 0.03% margin decided the category.

• Caesars’ volume game was unmatched, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Bellagio’s surgical efficiency and class-wide participation.

WHAT'S NEXT?

Bellagio advances to the Goeller Cup Final — awaiting the winner of Strat vs. Fitzgeralds, concluding tomorrow. Momentum, morale, and mastery are all on Bellagio’s side… but will it carry into the championship?

• Tuesday, 21 April 2025

  • • No competition for Caesars

    • Day 5 of Semi-Finals for The Strat (Last day for this round)

    • Day 6 of Consolation Round for Sam's Town

• Wednesday-Friday, 22-24 April 2025

  • • Goeller Cup Final Media Days

    • Day 6 of Consolation Round for Sahara

    • Day 7 of Consolation Round for Sam's Town and Sahara

• Monday, 28 April 2025

  • • No School

• Tuesday, 29 April 2025

  • • First Day of Goeller Cup Final 

    • First Day of Consolation Games (Bronze, Nickel Matches)

Thursday, 17 April 2025

In a semifinal showdown that’s living up to every ounce of its hype, Strat and Fitzgeralds continue to trade blows like seasoned heavyweights. After four days of intense competition, Fitzgeralds holds the statistical edge in three of the five categories—but Strat isn’t going anywhere quietly. The Strat piled on the points in Day 4, pushing their total score to 502—a commanding lead over Fitzgeralds’ 396. Strat’s aggressive pace and consistent production across the roster have them owning the Total Points and Positive Percentage categories, boasting a 96.72% rate of positivity to Fitzgeralds’ 94.29%. But don’t count out the Fitz crew. Despite trailing in volume, they’re winning the efficiency game.

🔥 Caesars vs. Bellagio Intensely Close

Strat has now crossed the 500-point mark and is showing no signs of slowing down. Their steady daily climb and commitment to teamwide contributions could be the X-factor down the stretch. But Fitzgeralds’ sharp execution and category control make them a formidable opponent.

📊 Current Category Breakdown (After Day 4 of 5):

• Total Points: Strat leads, 502 vs. 396 ✅

• Points Per Student: Fitzgeralds leads, 23.29 vs. 17.31 ✅

• Positive Percentage: Strat leads, 96.72% vs. 94.29% ✅

• French Percentage: Fitzgeralds leads, 31.43% vs. 30.06% ✅

• Highest Student Earner: Fitzgeralds leads, 44 vs. 38 ✅

Fitzgeralds leads the series 3-2

🔍 Toss-Up Territory

With just one category (French Percentage) hovering in toss-up territory, the next two days could be decisive. If Fitzgeralds holds the line, they’ll punch their ticket to the Goeller Cup Final. But if Strat can make a leap in French or find another standout performance, this could go the distance.

🔮 Series Outlook:
Fitzgeralds leads 3-2, and their hold on French Percentage is solid but not unbreakable. Strat has closed the gap slightly, but they’ll need a jump in French or a standout student surge to win.

Category Confidence:

• ✅ Locked for Strat: Total Points, Positive %

• ✅ Likely Fitzgeralds: Points Per Student, Highest Student

• ⚠️ Lean Fitzgeralds: French Percentage
  
  

📉 Series Forecast:
Fitzgeralds controls more categories, but Strat’s high-volume output keeps them dangerous.

• The Strat: +105 (48.8% chance to win series)

• Fitzgeralds: -125 (55.6% chance to win)

WHAT'S NEXT?

Both semifinals are tight 3-2 affairs. But in each case, only one toss-up category stands between victory and elimination. Every day counts now—expect bold plays, focused energy, and maybe even a buzzer-beater moment.

• Friday, April 18 -- No School

• Monday, April 21 --

  • • Day 5 of Semi-Finals for Bellagio (Last day for this round)

    • Day 5 of Semi-Finals for Fitzgeralds (Last day for this round)

    • Day 5 of Consolation Round for Sahara

• Tuesday, April 22

  • • No competition for Caesars

    • Day 5 of Semi-Finals for The Strat (Last day for this round)

    • Day 6 of Consolation Round for Sam's Town

Wednesday, 16 April 2025

The second semifinal of the 2025 Goeller Cup Playoffs is heating up fast, as Caesars and Bellagio continue to trade blows in what’s shaping up to be a legendary clash. After four full days of competition, the two teams are deadlocked in a 2-2 statistical tie, with one razor-thin category likely to decide who marches into the finals. 

🔥 Caesars vs. Bellagio Intensely Close

This matchup has become a heated battle between level 2 French classes. Fitzgeralds holds the keys at this moment.

📊 Current Category Breakdown (After Day 4 of 5):

• Total Points: Caesars leads, 480 vs. 410 ✅

• Points Per Student: Bellagio leads, 27.33 vs. 17.78 ✅

• Positive Percentage: Caesars leads, 97.36% vs. 96.70% ✅

• French Percentage: Bellagio leads, 27.83% vs. 27.79% ✅

• Highest Student Earner: Bellagio leads, 49 vs. 34 ✅

Bellagio leads 3-2

🔍 Toss-Up Territory

The French Percentage race is so tight it could shift on a single student interaction. Bellagio holds a narrow edge at 27.83%, just ahead of Caesars at 27.79%. That’s a 0.04% difference, making this the ultimate swing category. If either team can sharpen their French language output in the final stretch, it could tip the entire series.

🔮 Series Outlook:
With just one or two critical days remaining, this semifinal hangs in the balance. Caesars may hold the volume edge, but Bellagio is closing with momentum, and their students continue to impress on an individual level.

If Bellagio can slightly edge Caesars in French usage again and maintain their lead in points per student and student leader, they’ll claim the 3-of-5 categories needed for a trip to the Goeller Cup Final.

But if Caesars reclaims French and holds their ground in positive and total points? The Vegas-themed squad will punch its ticket instead.

Odds Update:

• Caesars Palace: -130 (56.5% chance to win series)

• Bellagio: +110 (47.6% chance to win)

WHAT'S NEXT?

This matchup will come down to the wire and could be decided by razor-thin margins. Caesars will complete their last day tomorrow, while Bellagio has to wait until Monday to close out, due to no school on Friday.

In the meantime, The Strat will look to change the tides of their series against Fitzgeralds tomorrow with their fouth-day competition.

• Thursday, April 17 -- 

  • • Day 5 of Semi-Finals for Caesars (Last day for this round)

    • Day 4 of Semi-Finals for The Strat

    • Day 5 of Consolation Round for Sam's Town

• Friday, April 18 -- No School

• Monday, April 21 --

  • • Day 5 of Semi-Finals for Bellagio (Last day for this round)

    • Day 5 of Semi-Finals for Fitzgeralds (Last day for this round)

    • Day 5 of Consolation Round for Sahara

Tuesday, 15 April 2025

With just two days of competition left before we know the Goeller Cup Finalists, the semifinal matchups are heating up in dramatic fashion. While Caesars fended off a surging Bellagio to hold their edge, Fitzgeralds roared back into contention against top-seeded Strat by maintaining their category-shifting day 2 performance on day 3. Fitzgeralds, once trailing in the series, now leads 3–2 in categories after a standout Day 3 showing. Their consistent climb in French Percentage and a standout 35-point effort from their top student pushed them ahead in key metrics.

🔥 Caesars vs. Bellagio staying heated

This matchup has become a heated battle between level 2 French classes. Fitzgeralds holds the keys at this moment.

📊 Current Category Breakdown (After Day 3 of 5):

• Total Points: Strat (354) ✅ vs. Fitzgeralds (294)

• Points Per Student: Fitzgeralds (17.29) ✅ vs. Strat (12.21)

• Positive Percentage: Strat (97.25%) ✅ vs. Fitzgeralds (93.93%)

• French Percentage: Fitzgeralds (33.55%) ✅ vs. Strat (28.57%)

• Highest Student Earner: Fitzgeralds (35) ✅ vs. Strat (23)

Fitzgeralds leads 3-2

🔮 Series Outlook:
Strat still holds the edge in overall points and positivity, but Fitzgeralds has found a rhythm, especially in student engagement and language use. Can Strat regroup in time to avoid a shocking upset?

Odds Update:

• Fitzgeralds: -150 (60% chance to win series)

• Strat: +130 (43.5% chance to win)

SAHARA vs. SAM'S TOWN CONSOLATION ROUND UPDATE

The 5th place series has proven to be a nail-biter, with Sahara and Sam's Town both showing impressive resilience as they battle it out over a 12-day span. With the teams now completing 3 days of the competition, the stakes are high as they look to secure a solid position for the remaining days.

📊 Current Category Breakdown (After Day 3 of 12):

• Total Points: Sahara (345) ✅ vs. Sam’s Town (324)

• Points Per Student: Sahara (11.90) ✅ vs. Sam’s Town (9.53)

• Positive Percentage: Sahara (99.42%) ✅ vs. Sam’s Town (98.18%)

• French Percentage: Sahara (14.41%) ✅ vs. Sam’s Town (11.82%)

• Highest Student Earner: Sahara (20) ✅ vs. Sam’s Town (19)

Sahara leads 5-0 | Sahara is favored to win this series.

WHAT'S NEXT?

With only two days remaining in the semifinals, both matchups are teetering on the edge. No team has clinched a series yet, and every percentage point, student effort, and French phrase could be the difference.

Stay tuned for more updates tomorrow as the Goeller Cup Semifinals roll into Day 4. Will the tides turn again?

• Wednesday, April 16 --

  • • Day 4 of Semi-Finals for Bellagio

    • Day 4 of Semi-Finals for Fitzgeralds

    • Day 4 of Consolation Round for Sahara

• Thursday, April 17 -- 

  • • Day 5 of Semi-Finals for Caesars (Last day for this round)

    • Day 4 of Semi-Finals for The Strat

    • Day 5 of Consolation Round for Sam's Town

Monday, 14 April 2025

As the Goeller Cup Semifinals roll into the second half of the week, the competition is heating up — and so are the scoreboards. As we get down to just two days remaining before finals spots are locked in, let’s break down where things stand after Day 3 of the playoff action.

🔥 Caesars vs. Bellagio staying heated

This matchup has become a masterclass in consistency vs. explosiveness. After three days, Caesars has put themselves in the driver’s seat.

📊 Current Category Breakdown (After Day 3):

• Total Points: Caesars (360) ✅ vs. Bellagio (317)

• Points Per Student: Bellagio (21.13) ✅ vs. Caesars (13.33)

• Positive Percentage: Caesars (98.36%) ✅ vs. Bellagio (96.65%)

• French Percentage: Caesars (32.24%) ✅ vs. Bellagio (22.87%)

• Highest Student Earner: Bellagio (36) ✅ vs. Caesars (28)

Caesars leads 3-2

🔮 Series Outlook:
With a 3–2 category lead, Caesars now has a firm edge going into the final stretch. Their massive gain in French Points (a jump to 118) and continued lead in total points have them looking like a favorite to reach the Goeller Cup Final. Bellagio still controls two key categories and can’t be counted out — especially if their top earners stay hot.

Caesars’ French Momentum: 77 French points after Day 2, now up to 118? That’s a statement.

Bellagio’s Top Performer: One student at 36 points is keeping Bellagio competitive in the tightest of margins.

Stay tuned as Day 4 action unfolds. Momentum can swing fast — and in the Goeller Cup, no lead is safe.

WHAT'S NEXT?

Tomorrow the Strat will complete their 3rd day against Fitzgeralds as that series remains extremely close, while Ceasars will have their 4th day of competition, set to complete their point earnings for the semi-finals this Thursday.

• Tuesday, April 15 --

  • • Day 4 of Semi-Finals for Caesars

    • Day 3 of Semi-Finals for The Strat

    • Day 4 of Consolation Round for Sam's Town

• Wednesday, April 16 --

  • • Day 4 of Semi-Finals for Bellagio

    • Day 4 of Semi-Finals for Fitzgeralds

    • Day 4 of Consolation Round for Sahara

Friday, 11 April 2025

As the 2025 Goeller Cup Playoffs continue to heat up, Semi-Final 1 between Strat and Fitzgeralds is proving to be an exciting back-and-forth battle. With two days of competition now complete, we take a closer look at how each team has performed and what the odds are heading into Day 3, as the series has shifted to a Fitzgeralds lead. Strat continued to show their strength on Day 2, maintaining their overall lead over Fitzgeralds with a strong showing. Despite a strong showing on Day 2, Fitzgeralds is not backing down.

📊 Current Category Breakdown (After Day 2):

• Total Points: Strat (225) ✅ vs. Fitzgeralds (189)

• Points Per Student: Fitzgeralds (11.12) ✅ vs. Strat (7.76)

• Positive Percentage: Strat (97.40%) ✅ vs. Fitzgeralds (91.75%)

• French Percentage: Fitzgeralds (34.47%) ✅ vs. Strat (32.03%)

• Highest Student Earner: Fitzgeralds (25) ✅ vs. Strat (17) 🔄

Fitzgeralds leads 3-2 with 3 classes to go.

Compared to Day 1, Strat made notable improvements in total points and French percentage, solidifying their edge. Their consistency in positive points and French usage continues to be their strength. With a solid 97.40% positive percentage, they are performing at a high level across multiple categories.

Although Fitzgeralds trails in total points and positive percentage, they boast the highest points per student of the series so far, a stat driven by standout performances from individual students. Their French percentage also showed improvement, with students putting in extra effort in language use. However, their higher negative points are a concern that needs to be addressed in the coming days.

WHAT'S NEXT?

With both teams having shown strong performances in different categories, it’s clear that this semi-final series is far from decided. Team Strat holds the edge in total points and positive percentage, but Team Fitzgeralds has the highest individual performances and is steadily improving in French usage.

Day 3 will be pivotal in determining if Team Fitzgeralds can make up the ground or if Team Strat will maintain their dominance.

• Monday, April 14 --

  • • Day 3 of Semi-Finals for Bellagio

    • Day 3 of Semi-Finals for Fitzgeralds

    • Day 3 of Consolation Round for Sahara

• Tuesday, April 15 --

  • • Day 4 of Semi-Finals for Caesars

    • Day 3 of Semi-Finals for The Strat

    • Day 4 of Consolation Round for Sam's Town

Thursday, 10 April 2025

With two days of competition in the books, the second semifinal of the 2025 Goeller Cup Playoffs is living up to the hype. Caesars holds a narrow edge over Bellagio, leading 3 categories to 2 in what’s shaping up to be a nail-biter of a series.

📊 Current Category Breakdown (After Day 2):

• Total Points: Caesars (220) ✅ vs. Bellagio (213)

• Points Per Student: Bellagio (14.2) ✅ vs. Caesars (8.15)

• Positive Percentage: Caesars (97.35%) ✅ vs. Bellagio (97.26%)

• French Percentage: Caesars (34.07%) ✅ vs. Bellagio (25.11%)

• Highest Student Earner: Bellagio (24) ✅ vs. Caesars (19)
  
  

Caesars has demonstrated consistency and a strong team-wide performance, especially in key metrics like French Percentage and Positive Point Percentage. Bellagio, on the other hand, has relied on efficiency and standout individual scoring to stay in the fight.

🔮 Betting Odds Update:

• Team Caesars: -165

• Team Bellagio: +135

These odds reflect Caesars’ slight edge heading into Day 3, but Bellagio remains a dangerous opponent with momentum-shifting potential in several categories.

🔥 Momentum Watch:

• French Points Swing: Caesars' edge in French Points (77 to 55) could prove decisive if it holds.

• Bellagio’s Scoring Power: A huge performance from their top student (24 points) keeps them competitive in Points Per Student and Highest Earner.
  
  

📅 What’s Next?

With three days remaining, both teams will look to tighten up their weak spots and capitalize on any opportunity for a category flip. One great day from either side could dramatically shift the landscape of this semi-final.

• Friday, April 11 --

  • • Day 3 of Semi-Finals for Caesars

    • Day 2 of Semi-Finals for The Strat

    • Day 3 of Consolation Round for Sam's Town

• Monday, April 14 --

  • • Day 3 of Semi-Finals for Bellagio

    • Day 3 of Semi-Finals for Fitzgeralds

    • Day 3 of Consolation Round for Sahara

Wednesday, 9 April 2025

The 2025 Goeller Cup Semi-Finals kicked off with a high-energy showdown between the top-seeded Strat and Wildcard Fitzgeralds. Day 1 set the tone for what promises to be a hard-fought series, with Strat jumping out to an early series lead by leading in 3 of the 5 scoring categories.

📊 Day 1 Results:

• Total Points: Strat (112) ✅ vs. Fitzgeralds (69)

• Points Per Student: Fitzgeralds (4.06) ✅ vs. Strat (3.86)

• Positive Percentage: Strat (98.25%) ✅ vs. Fitzgeralds (89.61%)

• French Percentage: Fitzgeralds (57.17%) ✅ vs. Strat (36.84%)

• Highest Student Earner: Strat (11) ✅ vs. Fitzgeralds (9)

The Strat leads 3-2.

Strat’s consistency continues to shine through in the stat sheet. Despite a narrow deficit in Points Per Student, they dominated in Total Points and Positive Percentage, showing off the discipline and balance that made them the #1 seed. A strong outing from their top earner (11 points) helped them claim the tiebreaker category.

Fitzgeralds, however, shouldn’t be counted out. Their 57.17% French usage rate is the highest in the playoffs so far — a huge strength they’ll look to build on as the series progresses. Their scoring depth and engagement levels in key areas make them a legitimate comeback threat.

🔮 What’s Next?

With Strat up 1-0, all eyes are on Day 2 to see if Fitzgeralds can close the gap in overall output while maintaining their French-language dominance. Expect momentum swings and possibly a nail-biter as the series continues!

• Thursday, April 10 --

  • • Day 2 of Semi-Finals for Bellagio

    • Day 2 of Semi-Finals for Fitzgeralds

    • Day 2 of Consolation Round for Sahara

• Friday, April 11 --

  • • Day 3 of Semi-Finals for Caesars

    • Day 2 of Semi-Finals for The Strat

    • Day 3 of Consolation Round for Sam's Town

Tuesday, 8 April 2025

The first day of the 2025 Goeller Cup Semi-Final 2 kicked off with an exciting matchup between Caesars and Bellagio. While Caesars took an early lead in several categories, Bellagio demonstrated solid performances that set up a tight competition for the upcoming days.

Category Breakdown:

• Total Points:
  Caesars (111) ✅ vs. Bellagio (94)
  Caesars takes the category, showing a clear advantage in accumulating total points.

• Point Per Student:
  Bellagio (6.27) ✅ vs. Caesars (4.11)
  Bellagio wins this category, indicating a more even point spread across their students.

• Positive Percentage:
  Caesars (98.23%) ✅ vs. Bellagio (96.91%)
  Caesars takes the win here with a very high percentage of positive points.

• French Percentage:
  Caesars (36.28%) ✅ vs. Bellagio (20.62%)
  Caesars maintains a solid advantage in French usage.

• Highest Student Earner:
  Bellagio (12) ✅ vs. Caesars (10)
  Bellagio edges Caesars in this category with their top earner scoring 12 points.

While Caesars leads 3-2 after Day 1, this semi-final is far from over! With 4 more days to go, Bellagio has room to improve in French Percentage and Total Points, while Caesars will need to maintain their strong Positive Percentage and French Usage.

Key Focus for Caesars:

• Keep up the high Positive Percentage and continue focusing on French Usage to secure wins in these categories.

• Aim for more balanced student participation to boost Point Per Student and Total Points.

Key Focus for Bellagio:

• Increase French Usage: Bellagio’s French Percentage needs to rise if they want to challenge Caesars’ lead in this category.

• Maximize Point Per Student: They must continue spreading the points across their roster, ensuring every student contributes meaningfully.

With both teams showing their strengths, Day 2 will be crucial for setting the stage for a dramatic finish in this semi-final. Let’s see who can adjust and capitalize on their strengths to move closer to the Goeller Cup Final!

WHAT'S ON DECK

• Wednesday, April 9 --

  • • Day 2 of Semi-Finals for Caesars

    • Day 1 of Semi-Finals for The Strat

    • Day 2 of Consolation Round for Sam's Town

• Thursday, April 10 --

  • • Day 2 of Semi-Finals for Bellagio

    • Day 2 of Semi-Finals for Fitzgeralds

    • Day 2 of Consolation Round for Sahara

Monday, 7 April 2025

Period 3 Caesars Palace earned 111 points (+113, -2) on their first day of the 2025 Goeller Cup Semi-Finals while their class enjoyed crêpe day, nearing the end of the French 1 unit on food. The third-period class is favored to win the series and the Goeller Cup Championship, according to stats analyst ChatGPT going into the start of the semi-final round. First-ranked Period 7 The Strat voted to use their higher-seed advantage to start their series after Period 4 Fitzgeralds, who will now begin earning points for their second-round matchup tomorrow. In fact, all B-Day classes will start their second-round series tomorrow, as Period 6 Bellagio will have their first day of competition against Caesars and Period 8 Sahara will start their 5th-place consolation round, the first of twelve class days.

The Strat managed to earn 86 points (+88, -2) today, though these points will go away before their next class on Wednesday when they officially complete their first day of competition. Elsewhere, Sam's Town put up an impressive 99 points (+99, -0) on their crêpe day.

WHAT'S ON DECK

• Tuesday, April 8 --

  • • Day 1 of Semi-Finals for Fitzgeralds, Bellagio

    • Day 1 of Consolation Round for Sahara

• Wednesday, April 9 --

  • • Day 2 of Semi-Finals for Caesars

    • Day 2 of Consolation Round for Sam's Town

    • Day 1 of Semi-Finals for The Strat

Sunday, 6 April 2025

The 2025 Goeller Cup Playoffs continue this week as the Semi-Finals matchups are set to start on Monday when Caesars Palace completes their first day of competition. This year, starting in the semi-final round, the higher-seeded classes were given the opportunity to choose whether they would like to start their playoff series before or after their opponent, potentially giving the higher-seeded class an advantage by being able to see their competitor's scores on a daily basis. This new trend will be implemented for both the 2025 Semi-Finals and 2025 Goeller Cup Final rounds. Top-ranked Strat (Period 7) will decide if they would like to start their semi-final round on Monday or if they would like to defer their first day so that their French II-Honors adversary, Fitzgeralds, has to start play first. Meanwhile second-ranked Bellagio voted on Caesars Palace starting off first. 

Both Fitzgeralds and Caesars Palace are favored to advance to the Goeller Cup Finals after their first-round victories. Period 4 classes have never advanced to the final round, the only class period that has never played in the ultimate round of the playoffs, while alongside Period 6 as two of the three classes that have never won the Goeller Cup. Period 7 and Period 3 are chasing history with a chance to become the first class period to ever win a second Goeller Cup Championship. Period 7 could do so by winning back-to-back championships. Period 6 could produce new two-time Goeller Cup Champions as well as the first-ever three-time Goeller Cup Champions.

Below are the expected schedules for the Semi-Finals, with The Strat set to decide on Monday, April 7 if they would like to start their playoffs before or after Fitzgeralds. Scheduling notes for the Semi-Finals: No school/competition on Friday, April 18.

#1-The Strat vs. #4-Fitzgeralds Schedule [EXPECTED]

Fitzgeralds Strat

• Day 1 - Tuesday, 8 April Wednesday, 9 April

• Day 2 - Thursday, 10 April Thursday, 11 April

• Day 3 - Friday, 12 April Monday, 14 April

• Day 4 - Tuesday, 15 April Wednesday, 16 April

• Day 5 - Thursday, 17 April Monday, 21 April

#2-Bellagio vs. #3-Caesars Palace Schedule

Caesars Palace Bellagio

• Day 1 - Monday, 7 April Tuesday, 8 April

• Day 2 - Wednesday, 9 April Thursday, 10 April

• Day 3 - Friday, 11 April Monday, 14 April

• Day 4 - Tuesday, 15 April Wednesday, 16 April

• Day 5 - Thursday, 17 April Monday, 21 April

Consolation Round

The inaugural consolation round for fifth place is also set to begin this week between eliminated Periods 5 and 8: Sam's Town and Sahara. The fifth-place game is set to start on Monday, April 7, 2025 and will continue until the final day of the 2025 Goeller Cup Finals, projected to be Monday, May 12, 2025. In total, this special matchup should last 12 class-day cycles. The consolation round will count towards data for playoff matchups but the points totals will not count towards official records.

Saturday, 5 April 2025

ChatGPT has analyzed data and trends for the final four classes and offered a prediction for the 2025 championship. According to the official data analytic tracker of the Ligue de la Classe de français, Period 3 is favored to win their second championship by defeating Period 4 in the 2025 Goeller Cup Final. Despite facing the two top-seeded classes, Chat believes the experiences learned in round 1 will benefit the lower-seeded classes, propelling each to the finals. Period 3 Caesars Palace's odds to win the Goeller Cup started today at -200. Currently, Period 6 Bellagio is the longshot bet at +250 odds.

CHAT GPT OFFICIAL PREDICTIONS:

• Semi-Final between The Strat and Fitzgeralds: Fitzgeralds wins 3-2

• Semi-Final between Bellagio and Caesars Palace: Caesars Palace wins 4-1

• Goeller Cup Final between Fitzgeralds and Caesars Palace: Caesars Palace wins 3-2

The Semi-Final round of the Goeller Cup Playoffs starts this week.

Friday, 4 April 2025

In one of the most tightly contested battles of the Goeller Cup Wildcard round, Fitzgeralds emerged victorious over Sahara, winning the series 3–2 in a dramatic final-day showdown.

🧮 Final Category Breakdown:

• Total Points: Sahara (512) ✅ vs. Fitzgeralds (411)

• Points Per Student: Fitzgeralds (24.18) ✅ vs. Sahara (17.65)

• Positive Percentage: Sahara (95.70%) ✅ vs. Fitzgeralds (94.26%)

• French Percentage: Fitzgeralds (26.61%) ✅ vs. Sahara (19.07%)

• Highest Student Earner: Fitzgeralds (47) ✅ vs. Sahara (46)

With victories in Points Per Student, French Percentage, and Highest Student Earner, Fitzgeralds narrowly clinched the best-of-five category series despite Sahara dominating in raw Total Points and Positive Behavior Percentage.

🔥 Keys to Fitzgeralds' Victory:

Massive Points Per Student output (24.18) thanks to tight roster efficiency and individual effort. French Percentage dominance, maintaining a strong lead all week and finishing with a powerful 26.61%. Top Performer Magic – A 47-point showing from their highest earner sealed the crucial tiebreaker category.

📊 Momentum Shift on Day 5

Sahara held a 3–2 lead after Day 4, but Fitzgeralds’ late surge in both total French Points (from 80 to 116) and individual standout scoring swung two key categories in their favor on the final day. While Sahara posted an impressive +117 total point gain from Day 4 to 5, Fitzgeralds' +143 point jump and strategic focus proved to be the difference.

🎉 What’s Next?

Fitzgeralds now advances to the Semi-Final round of the Goeller Cup Playoffs, where they’ll face off against first-ranked and adversay French 2 class, Period 7 The Strat. With this kind of grit and data-backed consistency, they’ve proven they’re not just a Wildcard threat—they're a real contender.

Thursday, 3 April 2025

The Wildcard A-Day showdown between Caesars Palace and Sam’s Town came to a thrilling conclusion this morning, with Caesars securing a 3-2 series victory. The matchup was closely contested throughout the five-day battle, but crucial late-game surges in Total Points and French Points propelled Caesars to victory.

Key Statistical Breakdown:

• Total Points: Sam’s Town (553) ✅ vs. Caesars (502)

• Points Per Student: Caesars (18.59) ✅ vs. Sam’s Town (16.26)

• Positive Percentage: Caesars (95.98%) ✅ vs. Sam’s Town (93.25%)

• French Percentage: Caesars (21.99%) ✅ vs. Sam’s Town (18.21%)

• Highest Student Earner: Sam’s Town (46) ✅ vs. Caesars (44)

The Decisive Final Day:

Heading into the final day, Sam’s Town led the series 3-2, needing to hold onto key categories to seal the win. However, Caesars had a massive late surge, gaining 130 points on the final day alone, compared to Sam’s Town’s increase of 126. The difference in Total Points allowed Caesars to close the gap and claim a crucial category: French usage. Caesars put up 47 additional French Points from Day 4 to Day 5, surpassing their opponent's total in the category. The increase lifted Caesars to a French Percentage of 21.99%, outpacing Sam’s Town’s final mark of 18.21% and securing the third category needed for the victory.

Tied Record

Despite falling short, Sam's Town did produce a record-tying point total in the highest student category. Class leader Mariam earned 46 points in the five-day competition, tying the record set in 2022 at Millbrook High School by a student in Period 8. 

What’s Next?

With this win, Caesars advances to the 2025 Goeller Cup Semi-Finals against Period 6, Bellagio. The win marks the sixth time in seven years and six time in six opportunities that Period 3 advanced to the Semi-Final round. Period 3 continues to hold the title of the winningest playoff class, with this being the 10th playoff win for 3rd Period in the history of the competition.

For Sam's Town, they lose out on an opportunity that was theirs for the taking, falling just short in their French usage, but advance to the 5th-Place consolation game with a chance to still earn a bonus prize for the end of the year. The 5th Period class will face the loser of the B-Day wildcard between Sahara and Fitzgeralds, which will come to a conclusion tomorrow afternoon.

Thursday, 3 April 2025

Today is the final A-day of wildcard matchups in round 1 of the 2025 Goeller Cup Playoffs. In just a few hours, either Period 3 or Period 5 will advance to the semi-final round and tomorrow, the same will happen for either Period 4 or Period 8. Both series are tight races that could flip in favor of either class. Caesars needs an impressive final day, with their eye on a 120+ point day to turn the series back in their favor. Sam's Town can really put the pressure on if they have another 100-point day, which would force Caesars into needing a 150+ point day to regain momentum. Both classes will need to minimize point losses on the final day to advance.

Tomorrow, Period 4 will look to regain their upperhand in the series after a lackluster day 4. Trailing total points by over 120, they will need an impressive day to try and close the gap, which will bring them closer in some of the other categories, as well. While Fitzgeralds are in a good position for the average point and French usage categories, they will need to flip one category back in their favor to win and they'll be looking to do that in highest student or positive percentage. Sahara, on the otherhand, just needs to maintain their pace and trend. As long as they minimize their point losses on Friday, they are in a good position to advance, especially with minimal points losses which could flip the positive percentage category to their favor.

Wednesday, 2 April 2025

As we approach the final day of the wildcard matchup, Fitzgeralds and Sahara are locked in a fierce battle, with Sahara clinging to a 3-2 series lead after retaking two crucial categories on Day 4.

Day 4 Key Developments

• Total Points – Sahara Extends Lead ✅

  • Sahara remains dominant in total points, now sitting at 395 to Fitzgeralds' 268, stretching their lead to 127 points. Fitzgeralds would need a record-breaking final day to flip this category.

• Points Per Student – Fitzgeralds Holds Strong ✅

  • Fitzgeralds’ efficiency continues to be their strength, boasting 15.76 points per student, well ahead of Sahara’s 13.62. The gap is significant enough that Sahara would need an incredible surge to overtake them.

• Positive Percentage – Sahara Takes the Lead ✅ (NEW LEADER)

  • After trailing for much of the competition, Sahara now holds a 95.41% positive point rate, narrowly edging out Fitzgeralds at 93.71%. If Fitzgeralds cleans up their negative points tomorrow, they could flip this back.

• French Percentage – Fitzgeralds Still in Control ✅

  • Fitzgeralds continues to shine in French usage, maintaining a 27.97% rate compared to Sahara’s 19.08%. Sahara would need a massive shift to steal this category.

• Highest Student Earner – Sahara Claims the Lead ✅ (NEW LEADER)

  • Sahara’s top performer now leads with 35 points, surpassing Fitzgeralds' best at 31. If Fitzgeralds' top student can outscore Sahara’s by 5+ points tomorrow, they could reclaim this category.

Series Score: Sahara Leads 3-2

With Sahara flipping Positive Percentage and Highest Student, the wildcard battle has tightened heading into the decisive fifth day.

Final Day Scenarios

Fitzgeralds Wins If:

✅ They maintain their lead in French Percentage 

✅ Their top student earns 5+ more points than Sahara’s top scorer 

✅ They regain Positive Percentage by reducing negative points

Sahara Wins If:

✅ They hold onto Positive Percentage by keeping their fouls low 

✅ Their top scorer remains ahead of Fitzgeralds’ best 

✅ They make a final push in French Percentage to try to flip the category

Final Betting Odds

• Fitzgeralds: -225 (Favored, but tightening)

• Sahara: +175 (Underdog, but gaining momentum)

With just one day remaining, everything is on the line! Sahara has an underdog’s chance to complete the comeback, while Fitzgeralds fights to hold them off. Who will prevail? We’ll find out FRIDAY! 🚨🔥

Tuesday, 1 April 2025

With just one day remaining in the Wildcard battle, Sam’s Town has maintained forward momentum, holding key categories and putting Caesars on the brink of elimination. However, Caesars remains in striking distance, setting up a thrilling final day.

📊 Day 4 Category Leaders:

✅ Total Points – Sam’s Town (427)
✅ Points Per Student – Caesars (13.78)
✅ Positive Percentage – Caesars (95.63%)
✅ French Percentage – Sam’s Town (19.65%)
✅ Highest Student Earner – Sam’s Town (34)

🔹 Series Score: Sam’s Town leads 3-2

📈 Day 4 Key Trends:

• Sam’s Town Extends Total Points Lead: Outscoring Caesars 131-98, they now hold a commanding +55 point advantage.

• Caesars Holds Strong in Efficiency: Their 13.78 points per student still leads, keeping them competitive.

• Sam’s Town Gains Control of French Percentage: At 19.65%, they now have a +2.17% lead over Caesars.

• Highest Student Still Up for Grabs: Sam’s Town’s leader (34) barely edges out Caesars’ top student (32), leaving this category in play.

🏆 What’s at Stake on Day 5?

🔵 Sam’s Town Wins If: They maintain their lead in Total Points and French Percentage while holding off a late push in the Highest Student category. 

🟠 Caesars’ Comeback Plan: They must outscore Sam’s Town by 20+ points, increase French usage above 20%, or have their top student take the lead.

📊 Updated Series Odds

• Sam’s Town (-190) → Favored to win with the 3-2 lead.

• Caesars (+160) → Needs to flip one more category to complete the comeback.

🔥 The stage is set for a dramatic Day 5. Can Caesars rally, or will Sam’s Town hold on? Stay tuned for the thrilling conclusion!

Monday, 31 March 2025

The battle between Fitzgeralds and Sahara continues to intensify as both teams put up impressive performances on Day 3. However, key shifts in category control have altered the outlook of the matchup.

Category Breakdown After Day 3:

• Total Points: Sahara (273) leads Fitzgeralds (203) ✅

• Points Per Student: Fitzgeralds (11.94) leads Sahara (9.41) ✅

• Positive Percentage: Fitzgeralds (95.31%) leads Sahara (94.79%) ✅

• French Percentage: Fitzgeralds (29.11%) leads Sahara (21.18%) ✅

• Highest Student: Fitzgeralds wins via tiebreaker (two students with 24, next highest at 21 vs. Sahara’s next highest at 15) ✅

Updated Series Score: Team Fitzgerald 4-1

Trends and Key Takeaways

• Fitzgerald Secures the Lead in Highest Student Category – Initially, this category seemed tied at 24 points, but with both teams having two students at that mark, the tiebreaker came into play. Fitzgerald’s next-highest scorer had 21 points, while Sahara’s had 15, officially giving Fitzgeralds the category win and a crucial 3-2 series lead.

• Total Points Gap Grows for Sahara – Despite trailing in three categories, Sahara continues to dominate in total points, extending their lead to 70. If they can maintain this gap and possibly overtake Fitzgerald in another category, they could push this series to a deciding swing.

• Fitzgerald’s Strength in Efficiency – While Sahara leads in raw total points, Fitzgerald has been more efficient, maintaining higher positive percentages and points per student. These trends are key in holding their narrow series lead.

• French Percentage Advantage for Fitzgerald – With a 29.11% French percentage compared to Sahara’s 21.18%, Fitzgerald continues to build on one of their strongest categories. This category has been relatively stable, but Sahara will need a significant jump to overtake them.

Looking Ahead to Day 4

With just two days left in the matchup, both teams still have paths to victory. Sahara must find a way to win back a category to force a potential tiebreaker situation, while Fitzgeralds will look to hold their ground and close out the series. Day 4 will be pivotal in determining who will advance!

Friday, 28 March 2025

The third day of competition between Caesars and Sam's Town saw a continued shift in momentum for Sam's Town, as the 5th Period-Class surged ahead in the French Percentage and highest student categories, flipping the series score to 3-2 in their favor. With only two days remaining, Caesars must respond quickly to avoid elimination. With Sam’s Town now holding a 3-2 advantage, Caesars faces a critical challenge. Despite still maintaining a higher efficiency rate, their declining French Percentage has cost them a crucial category, putting their playoff hopes in jeopardy.

Category Breakdown & Trends

✅ Caesars Leads:

• Points Per Student (10.15 vs. 8.71)

• Positive Percentage (95.13% vs. 92.50%)

✅ Sam’s Town Leads:

• Total Points (296 vs. 274)

• French Percentage (18.44% vs. 16.67%) → Key swing that flipped the series lead.

• Highest Individual Scorer (25 vs. 23) →  Flipped 

Momentum Shifts

🔥 Sam’s Town flips the category score to 3-2, taking control of the series.
🔥 Caesars' French Percentage decline proves costly, swinging the balance of power.
⚖️ Caesars must win back a category to force a tiebreaker or risk elimination.

Updated Odds After Day 3

• Sam’s Town: -160 (61% chance to win) → Holding a 3-2 category lead with strong scoring.

• Caesars: +130 (39% chance to win) → Needs to reclaim a category or face elimination.

What to Watch for on Day 4

🔹 Can Caesars reclaim French Percentage or make a push in total scoring?
🔹 Will Sam’s Town close out the series or can Caesars fight back?
🔹 A single category swing could change everything—which team will step up?

This Wildcard battle is reaching a thrilling climax! With just two classes remaining in the A-Day Wildcard battle, the series is shaping up for a close finish. Monday will see the third competition day for the B-Day Wildcard, with both series concluding by the end of next week.

Thursday, 27 March 2025

The second day of competition between Team Fitzgerald and Team Sahara saw Sahara expand their lead, continuing their strong scoring pace. While Fitzgerald holds its ground in efficiency-based categories, Sahara’s total scoring dominance has put them in the driver’s seat heading into Day 3. After another high-scoring day for Sahara, they now hold a 3-2 category advantage. Fitzgerald remains efficient but must find a way to close the gap in overall points to stay in contention.

Category Breakdown & Trends

✅ Sahara Leads:

• Total Points (170 vs. 114)

• French Percentage (21.31% vs. 20.00%)

• Highest Individual Scorer (16 points vs. 11 points)

✅ Fitzgerald Holds the Edge In:

• Points Per Student (6.71 vs. 5.86)

• Positive Percentage (95.00% vs. 92.90%)

Momentum Shifts

🔥 Sahara extends their total points lead, outscoring Fitzgerald 58-45 on Day 2.
🔥 French Percentage flips in Sahara’s favor, now leading by a small margin (21.31% vs. 20.00%).
⚖️ Fitzgerald remains more efficient, holding onto Points Per Student and Positive Percentage despite trailing in total points.

Updated Odds After Day 2

• Sahara: -180 (64% chance to win) → Leading 3/5 categories & controlling Total Points.

• Fitzgerald: +140 (36% chance to win) → Still strong in efficiency but needs a momentum shift.

What to Watch for on Day 3

🔹 Can Fitzgerald cut into Sahara’s lead in Total Points while holding onto their efficiency advantage?
🔹 Will Sahara continue their dominant scoring pace, or will Fitzgerald find a way to flip a category?
🔹 French Percentage is still tight—could a swing here shift the odds?

The Wildcard battle is heating up! Stay tuned for more updates as Day 3 unfolds in this thrilling showdown. Who will advance to the next round of the Goeller Cup?

Check back tomorrow for the latest stats, trends, and odds updates as Caesars and Sam's Town battle out their third day!

Wednesday, 26 March 2025

The battle between Caesars and Sam’s Town is heating up as the Wildcard Round enters its midway point. After a closely contested Day 1, where Caesars held a slight edge, Sam’s Town stormed back on Day 2, flipping the momentum in their favor. With an explosive 104-point performance on Day 2, Sam’s Town extended their lead in the total points category, 201 to 168. This shift is a major swing from Day 1, where Caesars was still within striking distance. Despite Sam’s Town’s explosive 104-point performance on Day 2, Caesars remains in control of the overall matchup. With three days remaining, Caesars holds a slight favorite status (-130 odds, 57% chance to advance), while Sam’s Town sits at +110 (43%).

Category Breakdown & Trends

Despite the shift in total points, the competition remains razor-close in other key categories:

✅ Sam’s Town Leads:

• Total Points (201 vs. 168)

✅ Caesars Holds Strong In:

• Points Per Student (6.22 vs. 5.91)

• Positive Percentage (94.38% vs. 91.78%)

• French Percentage (22.47% vs. 21.92%)

• Highest Individual Scorer (14 points vs. 12 points)

🔄 French Percentage is Nearly Tied!

• Caesars: 22.47%

• Sam’s Town: 21.92%

This category could become a deciding factor as the matchup progresses.

Sam’s Town’s surge in total points has put them in the lead for the first time this round. They will look to extend their advantage as the matchup progresses. Caesars continues to dominate in three categories (Positive Percentage, French Percentage, and Points Per Student), which keeps them in a strong position despite trailing in total points. French Percentage remains very close, with Caesars maintaining a slim lead. A shift here could further impact the odds.

What to Watch for on Day 3

• Will Caesars close the gap in total points while holding onto their category leads?

• Can Sam’s Town maintain their offensive dominance and push further ahead?

• With French Percentage and Positive Percentage still in Caesars’ favor, will Sam’s Town make a push to flip these categories?

The Wildcard battle is far from over! Stay tuned for more updates as Day 3 unfolds in this thrilling matchup. Who will take one step closer to the Goeller Cup? Check back tomorrow for the latest stats, trends, and odds updates from Wildcard 2 and further updates on this match up on Friday!

Tuesday, 25 March 2025

The B-Day Wildcard matchup between 4th Period Fitzgeralds and 8th Period Sahara started today as both classes completed their first days of the fouth quarter and competition. Sahara holds a 4-1 lead heading into the middle of the week. Their total of 112 points currently leads all classes and they are the only class with a cumulative points total over 100. Sahara also dominated Fitzgeralds in French points in day one, earning more than five-times the points for speaking/using French. Sahara leads in positive points (93.3% vs. 92.0%) and highest student (11-7) while Fitzgerald maintains an edge in point per student (4.06 vs. 3.86). After an impressive first day, the series odds have shifted in favor of Sahara to claim victory, currently pulling -300 odds, roughly equivalent to a 75% chance of victory, according to the official odds maker of the Goeller Cup Playoffs: ChatGTP. 

Monday, 24 March 2025

The 2025 Goeller Cup Playoffs got underway today with the first class matchups of the first round. Period 3 Caesars Palace and Period 5 Sam's Town played their first classes of their five-class first-round series. Caesars earned 90 points, while losing 4 for a total of 86 points. Sam's Town, on the other hand, managed to earn 107 but lost 10, bringing their overall total to 97. Caesars Palace holds a 3-2 series lead after the first day as they lead in average points per student, positive points, and highest student. Sam's leads in overall points and French percentage.

Check out the Playoffs Hub for more information and current score updates.

Friday, 14 March 2025 

The 2024-2025 school year is 75% complete which means the French Class League's regular season has officially ended and the Goeller Cup Playoffs are on the horizon. Week 10 matchups were pivotal to deciding the final ranking for the 2025 playoffs, most notably the matchup between Bellagio and Caesars Palace, who were battling for 2nd place in the standings, separated by just a point. In the end, Bellagio snuck out a 15-14 victory to move into second place and earn their automatic berth into the Goeller Cup Semi-Final round.

The Strat earned their 17th victory of the school year by defeating Sam's Town 9-6, allowing Sahara to move up in the standings, pending their result against Fitzgeralds. Those two classes tied, setting a new record for the most points earned in a weekly matchup under this format, with both earning 16 points. The tie ensured that Fitzgeralds maintained their fourth-place ranking and allowed Sahara to move up to fifth-place.

Now, the 2025 Goeller Cup Playoffs are set to begin after spring break on March 24. The Strat and Bellagio earned first-round byes and will await their first matchups of the playoffs in the semi-final round. Third-ranked Caesars Palace will play sixth-ranked Sam's Town in an A-Day matchup with the winner advancing to play Bellagio in the Semi-Finals. The Strat will play the winner of fourth-ranked Fitzgeralds versus fifth-ranked Sahara.

Playoff predictions are available here until the start of school on March 24.

Thursday, 13 March 2025 

The end of the regular season has arrived with tomorrow's B-day classes wrapping up the 10th week of competition. Finishing today, The Strat earned their 17th win of the season, maxing out their point total for the season at 43, thanks to a 9-6 victory over Sam's Town. The fifth-period class took their seventh loss of the round-robin tournament and now is in danger of dropping to sixth place in the standings, pending the result of this week's Fitzgeralds-Sahara matchup, scheduled to conclude tomorrow.

All eyes continue to be on the matchup between Bellagio and Caesars, the winner of which will take second place in the standings and earn an automatic berth into the semi-finals. Period 3 has shown great resilience this week to hold pace with Period 6, but the latter will have the final say with their final class day advantage tomorrow.

Friday, 7 March 2025 

Week 9 offered no clarity towards the final standings of the 2025 French Class League and the playoff rankings for the 2025 Goeller Cup Playoffs. The final week's matchups will determine all remaining positions, 2-6, in the standings. Thanks in large part to a 9-9 tie between Bellagio and Sam's Town, Caesars was able to move back into second position. The third-period class, this week, scored a 12-10 win over Sahara, but they are now just one point ahead of Bellagio, following their tie. These two classes play each other in the final week, with an opportunity to win their way into the Semi-Finals for both classes. Bellagio has the advantage of next week's competitions being through a B-Week.

The bottom half of the standings is still completely up for grabs. With Sahara playing Fitzgeralds in the final week, the winner will likely end up with a fourth-place rank. If Sahara wins, they will leapfrog Fitzgerald, thanks to holding more wins. If Sam's Town, who plays the Strat in week 10, loses, they will drop to 6th in the standings (unless Sahara also loses). Though all spots except for first are up for grabs, all attention will be on the play for second place and an automatic advance into the Semi-Finals. 

The Strat defeated Fitzgeralds 9-5 this week and surpassed the 40-point threshold, becoming the first class in LCF history to achieve such a point total.

Friday, 21 February 2025 

The Strat (Period 7) secured a top-2 ranking in the 2025 French Class League in week 7 after defeating Sahara, 13-10. They sit atop the standings with a 5-point advantage over Caesars and have an opportunity to secure the number one overall spot next week. To win the regular season title for the second consecutive year, the seventh-period class has a few options: by defeating Bellagio, with a loss by Caesars, or if both classes tie in their respective week 8 matchups.

Caesars maintained pace with the Strat by scoring the most points in a week under this competition format with a 15-9 win over Sam's Town. Bellagio also kept pace by defeating Fitzgeralds 12-11, but the Strat's win puts them out of reach with the time remaining in the round-robin.

Thursday, 20 February 2025 

Defending Goeller Cup Champion and 2024 French Class Olympic Champions, The Strat, will look to secure a spot in the semi-finals of the 2025 Goeller Cup Playoffs. The 7th-period class will accomplish the feat if they defeat Sahara tomorrow; currently trailing by 6 points. A win ensures that the Strat cannot finish lower than 2nd place in the regular season standings but they could wrap up first place overall if Caesars manages to lose their matchup against Sam's Town. Regardless, the Strat controls their own fate and they are in great position to win the regular season for the second consecutive year. Although none of these students were a part of the 2024 championship class, they have a chance to help write a piece of the Period 7 history by becoming the first class to officially win two regular season titles (Period 5 won the 2019 regular season and was awarded the 2020 regular season title due to school closures in March of 2020) and, potentially, the first class period to win 2 Goeller Cups. They can take the first step towards these historic feats in class on Friday.

Friday, 7 February 2025

The round-robin tournament of the 2025 French Class League is at the halfway point and the Strat continues to set the pace with a series-leading 3-1-1 record, worth 7 points through 5 weeks. Bellagio has the next-best record in the round-robin at 3-2-0 for 6 points. They are holding onto 3rd place in the overall standings with 28 points. In the standings, the Strat has earned 35 points (13-7-9). Caesars sits in second place with an 11-10-10 record for 32 points. Sam's Town is still 4th with 27 points. Sahara and Fitzgerald are tied with 25 points. Sahara has the advantage with one more win than the latter.

In the week 5 matchups, Sahara and Caesars extended their lead in the standings with wins over Sam's Town (10-9) and Bellagio (11-9), respectively. Fitzgerald earned their second win of the season with a 10-8 victory over Sahara.

Friday, 31 January 2025

The 2025 LCF season is 40% complete and through four weeks, the standings have tightened up, aside from the first-place Strat who maintains a sizable lead. In the all-French-2 battle this week, the Strat and Fitzgerald tied at 9-9. Caesars snuck out a 10-9 victory over Sahara, the match-winning point coming from the grades analysis score. Meanwhile, Bellagio improved to 3-1-0 in the 2025 LCF with a decisive 11-7 victory over Sam's Town. The win also moved them into third place in the standings, passing Sam's Town.

Next week is the half-way point of the quarter and of the regular season. 

Friday, 24 January 2025

The Strat extended their lead in the standings to a four-point advantage in Week #3 of the 2025 LCF competition after earning a 10-7 win over Bellagio. At a record of 12-7-8, good for 32 points, the Strat's lead over second place grew as Caesars failed to earn any points in an 8-7 loss to Fitzgerald; the first win of LCF for Period 4 this year. Sahara also managed to earn a victory, 9-7, versus Sam's Town. In the standings, ranks second through fifth are separated by just three points. Although there is no movement in the standings, the points battle is tightening as we head into another neutral week. This week's neutral contest proved to keep things close with nearly all of this week's contests being decided through the grade-scoring algorithm. 

In week 4, top-ranked Strat will face lowest-ranked Fitzgerald for the first time this season in an all-Level-2 rivalry battle. Sam's Town plays Bellagio and Sahara hosts Caesars. The matchups for week 4 could shake up the standings if Bellagio and Sahara earn victories. 

Sunday, 19 January 2025

The second week of LCF competition has come and gone. This week as a B-week, giving an advantage to B-day classes. The only notable matchup of a B vs A day class was Period 7 versus Period 8. Sahara (Period 8) recorded their first victory of the contest with a 12-9 victory over the Strat. Both teams are now 1-1-0. Sam's Town (1-0-1) and Caesars (0-1-1) tied at 9 this week, earning one point each in the standings. Bellagio improves to 2-0-0 in the competition after a 13-12 win over Fitzgeralds (0-2-0). 

Coming up for week three, it's a neutral week with no school on Monday. This is the first week of the season where all matchups are A vs. B day classes but due to the nature of neutral weeks, neither day has an advantage. Sam's Town will face Sahara, Fitzgeralds against Caesars, and the Strat versus Bellagio.

WEBSITE UPDATES 

The official LCF site has been updated to include pages for each class period. The page details each period's stats and history throughout the 7 years of French class competition. Included on each page is a breakdown of class versus class history, too!

Wednesday, 15 January 2025

The rewards and prizes for the 2025 Goeller Cup Playoffs were finalized today and announced. This new structure and rewards ensure that all classes are able to participate in the Goeller Cup Playoffs for the entire duration of the 4th quarter whereas in previous school years, eliminated classes could only earn points that they could redeem for prizes and bonus points. The 2025 Bracken Bracket includes matches for 5th and 3rd place, with each finishing position receiving a reward at the end of the school year. 

As always, the Goeller Cup Championship winning class will be awarded the Goeller Cup with a class pizza or ice cream party. All enrolled students will have their names printed on the champions banner that will hang in Mr. Bracken's room until he is no longer a teacher. Each student also receives a Champions’ Certificate & Gift. Additionally, the championship class will receive the following final exam rewards: (A) Open-note final exam; (B) All students receive +10 bonus points on final exam; (C) All students receive +5 points on final semester grade*.

Also from the championship class, one student will be awarded the Helmerich MVP Award which comes with an automatic 100% on the final exam, a special MVP certificate and award, and the MVP student is guaranteed an A for their semester grade*.

The runner-up class will also earn open notes and +10 bonus points on their final exam.

Third place will earn 8 final exam bonus points, while fourth place will earn 5. The fifth-place class will earn two final exam bonus points. The class finishing in last place does not receive an award or reward.

Monday, 13 January 2025

Week 1 was the first week back after winter break. It was a full week with A-day classes having "home" advantage (one extra class day). The top two ranked classes, Period 7 and Period 3, faced off in this first challenge with the winning class taking the top spot in the standings after the first week of competition. The Strat edged out Caesars by a 9-8 score, the highest combined score in this competition format at the time. Period 5 (Sam's Town) also rebounded on Friday, rallying from a 6-1 deficit to take a 9-6 win versus Fitzgerald (P4). Period 6 (Bellagio) defeated Sahara (Period 8) with a 5-4 win.

STANDINGS after week 1 --

1. Period 7 The Strat (11-6-8), 30 pts.

2. Period 3 Caesars (9-9-9), 27 pts.

3. Period 5 Sam's Town (9-8-8), 26 pts.

4. Period 4 Bellagio (9-7-6), 24 pts.

5. Period 8 Sahara (7-11-7), 21 pts.

6. Period 4 Fitzgerald (6-8-8), 20 pts.

Monday 6 May

The Strat closed out their 5 days of competition in the 2024 Goeller Cup Finals today, earning 77 points during their 5th and final class of this round. That brings their series points total to 346 points, giving them a 161-point lead over Flamingo overall. They earned 9.61 points on average and end with a 98.86% positive mark. The Strat set another new-record for French-speaking percentage, managing a whopping 62.86% of their points for speaking and using French. This breaks the record in this category which they set themselves in the previous round. The only category where they trail is in highest-student, where they are 4 points behind the Flamingo. They could still win this category if the Flamingo's highest student should manage to lose 4 or more points, though that is unlikely to happen. 

For Period 2, they will need to total 289 total points to surpass Period 7 in average points per student, that's a single-day net-gain of 104 points required for tomorrow's class. Should they manage to earn this number without losing any points, they will win three of the five categories. If they lose any points at all, they will have to surpass Period 7 either in total points or French speaking percentage. Assuming that they do lose one point, and still manage to earn 105 points, 92 of those points would need to be for French-speaking for Period 2 to surpass Period 7's record-setting number in this category. If they can earn 105 points with 92 of them for speaking French, they will win three of the five categories.

PRIMARY PERIOD 2 CLINCHING SCENARIOS

Period 2 will win the Goeller Cup if...

• They earn 104 points without losing any points, bringing their class total to 289 points (wins in Avg. PPS, Positive %, Highest Student)

  • • Period 2 wins average PPS, Positive %, and Highest Student

• They earn 105 points, lose only 1 point, and 92 of those points are for speaking French (185 total French-speaking points).

  • • Period 2 wins average PPS, French-speaking percentage, and Highest Student

Friday, 3 May

It all comes down to this. One final period for each class period to determine who will be the 2024 Goeller Cup Champions. The Strat has managed to hold a lead the entire final series, entering the fifth and final day cycle with a 4-1 series lead. But the Flamingo is right there and could steal an improbably victory with narrow wins in average points per student and positive percentage. It looks as though it will come down to the wire, even if the final series victory may end up being a 4-1 win for Period 7, or a 3-2 win for Period 2. 

For Period 7, they have been the dominant class in the Finals, earning over 200 points in their first two days, but their roll has slowed in the second two days as they sit entering day 5 with 269 points. They have lost only 4 points in the Final round and in order to assure victory, they will need to not lose any more points, or they risk losing that category to Period 2, who has all but locked up the highest student category already, entering the final cycle with a 9-point lead in the category and getting the final say. Period 7's lead in French-speaking percentage and overall points seem sound at this point. So the question of this series comes down to who will win average point per student and positive point percentage. It's likely that Period 7 only needs to win one of those categories to end up with the title. But these are the two areas where it's close. Period 2 has the advantage for average point per student, holding a smaller roster size. And having only lost 3 points thus far in the finals, they just need to up their total points - only by 20 at this moment - to overtake the Strat in positive percentage. 

The series is close and is still either class's game. Monday and Tuesday are all that is left to find our 2024 Champion.

Thursday, 2 May

With just three competition days remaining, the Goeller Cup Finals have tightened up on the scoreboard, as Period 7 continues to hold the lead. They managed to get themselves up to a 4-1 lead through three class days, but after their fourth class period, The Strat allowed the Flamingo to jump ahead in positive points percentage for the first time in the series, making their series lead 3-2. What's even more interesting is that Period 2 now has a class in hand and could snag the series lead by either jumping ahead in average points per student or French-speaking percentage. The Flamingo has not held a series lead at any point during the finals to this point. To steal that third category and take the lead in tomorrow's class, they would just need to earn 78 points to bring their total points to 225. That would give them a narrow edge in average points per student. Period 7 will need a strong final class on Monday of next week if they want to secure the victory. Today's class was the first class in the finals (excluding day 3) where they did not earn at least 100 points during class. Currently Period 7 has 269 points (vs. 145), a 7.47 average points per student (vs. 4.83), and a 63.4% (vs. 44.9%) French-speaking percentage. Period 2 leads positive percentage with 98.6% (vs. 98.5%) and highest earning student at 22 (vs. 19).

Bracken missed a class day of each class earlier this week (day 3 for each class) which did not impact the series.

Friday, 26 April

Yesterday Period 7 had their second class day of the 2024 Goeller Cup Finals. They extended their 3-2 series lead over Period 2 with another impressive showing, earning nearly 100 points for the second consecutive class. If they continue at this pace, they will likely control their own destiny to take the tournament. They do trail in two categories, highest earning student and French-speaking percentage. But so long as they maintain a decent lead in overall points, they should manage to maintain an edge in positive points percentage and average points per student. It is worth noting that Period 2 does have less rostered students, which should favor them in the average points per student category, but after their first day of class they are trailing significantly. This category could be the key to a Period 2 victory, if they manage to stay ahead in French-speaking percentage and highest earner.

Wednesday, 24 April

Period 2 had their first class competition of the 2024 Goeller Cup Finals on Wednesday but failed to make the gain the same traction as their adversairies in Period 7. They earned +91 points and -2 points for a cumulative total of 89 points. That's good for an average of 2.97 points per student in the class and a 97.8% positive rating. Those are the three categories where they trail after one cycle. They did pull ahead in French-speaking percentage, with a 67% on day 1. They also hold a strong lead in highest student, with the top-earner amassing 18 points in the first day.

Period 7 will look to pad their series lead tomorrow with their second class of the championship round.

Tuesday, 23 April

The 2024 Goeller Cup Finals got underway today as Period 7 held their first class of the penultimate round. They set an impressive mark for the first day, earning +125 and -2 points for a total of 123 points, a 98.4% positive, and a 65.6% French-speaking percentage. That breaks down to 3.42 points on average per student. The Strat is led by two students, Jaekob and Josiah, with 7 points each. It's the highest single-point earning day of the 2024 Playoffs by any team. The Strat is the slight favorite to win the 2024 Goeller Cup Finals, with ChatGPT placing their odds at -150.

The Flamingo will have their first class day tomorrow morning. They have a chance to match pace with Period 7 or may be facing an uphill battle to help their class period repeat as Goeller Cup Champions.

Wednesday, 17 April

We're less than 24 hours away from knowing who the 2024 Goeller Cup Finalist classes will be. The A-Day classes have the odds in their favor as they await the final class day for their adversaries. And historically speaking, Period 3 and Period 7 are in good positions to become finalists. Not only do they hold notable leads in their respective series, but the history book is practically begging for these two classes to be added. In the history of this competition, the number-one ranked class has advanced to the final round every year. The Strat (period 7) hopes to continue this trend. Additionally, the third-period class has advanced to the finals every year that the tournament was completed except one. The only time that 3rd period didn't advance to the finals was in 2019, when Period 1 defeated Period 5. Period 3 has advanced to the finals every other year, including the inaugural season in 2017 and then in back-to-back seasons in 2022 and 2023. 

Tomorrow Flamingo and Sahara will try to rebound and make their way into the finals. Period 2 would become the third class of a first-round bye class to not win a playoff round. The other two instances of this scenario happened in 2017 and 2019. Sahara will look to bring 8th period back to the finals for the first time since the inaugural season. In order to surpass the Strat, Sahara will need to earn a net gain of 106 points. That is the only scenario that will get them to the finals, as 106 points is the magic number needed to flip the total points and average point per student categories to their favor. They already lead highest student entering the last day. So long as that student does not lose points, they have that category secured.

The Flamino's clinching scenario is more complicated, as their battle with Caesars Palace is more complex. At a minimum, they will need to earn a net gain of 60 points. That gain would be enough to flip the average point per student to them. If they don't lose any points, a net gain of 60 will also give them an advantage in positive percentage. If at least 58 of those points are French-speaking, they will overtake Caesars in French-speaking percentage. If they don't earn 58 points for speaking French, they will need to have their leading student earn at least 9 points to win that category outright. The Flamingo needs the net gain of points and then one of the other scenarios also to happen in order to flip the series.

CLINCHING SCENARIOS

Period 3 will advance to the Finals if:

• Period 2 fails to earn a net gain of at least 60 points

• Period 2 fails to earn at least 58 points in French-speaking percentage AND the highest earning student fails to earn at least 9 points.

Period 2 will advance to the Finals if:

• They end class with a net gain of 60 points AND they earn at least 58 points for speaking French OR the highest student earns 9 or more points.

Period 7 will advance to the Finals if:

• Period 8 fails to end class with a net gain of 106 points.

• Period 8 gains 106 points or more BUT the highest-earning student loses two points AND no other student earns 22 points or more individually.

Period 8 will advance to the Finals if:

• They earn end class with a net gain of 106 points.

Tuesday, 16 April

In less than 48 hours time we will know the matchup for the 2024 Goeller Cup Championship. At the time of this publication, it would be an all A-day matchup featuring The Strat (period 7) and Caesars Palace (period 3). Both classes hold 4-1 series leads entering the final day cycle of this round. If this matchup holds, it will be the first time that a 7th period class advanced to the final round and the third consecutive year that a 3rd period class advanced to the finals (and the fourth overall). Of these final four, 7th period is the only class period that has never won Mr. Bracken's end of year competition.

The Sahara and Flamingo are looking to bounce back in their final class days, after both under-performed their a-day counterparts on the fourth day of competition. Now finding themselves in a hole, they will need stellar final days in order to advance. Period 8 (Sahara) leads only in highest student. They are close in French-speaking percentage, but trail significantly in every other category where Period 7 has an advantage. Period 7 can lock up a victory in the positive percentage points category tomorrow as long as they earn less than 10 negative points. This matchup features even enrollments, so which ever class wins the total point category will also win the average point per student category.

Caesars Palace and Flamingo are tied in highest student but the advantage goes to Caesars for having a higher second-ranked student as of right now. They also lead total points, positive points, and French-speaking percentage. The Flamingo holds an advantage in the average point per student category at 4.9-4.7. These two are very close in positive percentage, with a difference between the two classes of 1.2 points. This series is still up for grabs despite Caesars holding  a massive advantage in the French-speaking category.

Which two classes will advance to the Goeller Cup Finals? We might get a better look at that after tomorrow's classes.

Sunday, 14 April

The Semi-Final round of the 2024 Goeller Cup Playoffs will come to an end this week on Thursday. The two Goeller Cup Finalist classes will be revealed by 2:00 PM on Thursday. Friday this week and Monday of next week will be Champions preparation day where the finalist classes will submit their information to Mr. Bracken for their class party and the name that they would like printed on a winning certificate and the champions banner.

The Strat and the Flamingo both are leading their series 3-2 with just two classes remaining as of Monday.

Wednesday, 10 April

For the first time in the 2024 Goeller Cup Playoffs, we have a close series before the final day! After two class periods of play, the top-ranked Strat leads 3-2 over Sahara and second-ranked Flamingo leads 3-2 over Caesars Palace. The top two seeded classes have never met in the history of the Goeller Cup Playoffs and 2024 could be the first year this happens! With just three classes remaining, the next class cycle could be decisive for classes as Mr. Bracken heads to Reno, NV for the 2024 NASC State Conference. Classes are still competing for points with the sub, with points coming from work completed with the sub.

The Strat lead total points 116-95, average points 3.2-2.64, and  positive percentage of 98%-84%. Sahara has been excellent in the French-speaking category, leading 62.5%-45.7%, but the number of cell phone users in the class is bringing their positive percentage down and limiting their point gain against period 7. The highest student category is a 15-12 advantage for Sahara.

Flamingo nabbed a 3-2 lead by maintaining a 17-15 lead in highest student, and a better average point/student score at 3.00 vs 2.97. While that value is very close with just a difference of 0.03 points, the positive point category is also extremely close in this series, with Flamingo up by just 0.10, leading 94.12% to 94.02%. Caesars Palace leads overall points (110-86) and French-speaking percentage (60.6% vs. 38.2%).

Monday, 8 April

The two B day classes of Period 2 (Flamingo) and Period 8 (Sahara) came through strong on their first day of competition in round 2. Most surprisingly, Sahara, who comes into this round as the lowest seed, opened up a 4-1 series lead with also a 20-point lead in total points and a 6-point lead in highest student. Sahara and the Strat are even in roster numbers so the class that wins the most points will also, by default, win average point per student. Sahara also managed an incredible 73% French point percentage through day 1. The top-ranked Strat will need to put their best foot forward if they want to make this series close again.

Flamingo and Caesars Palace are locked in a tighter race, even though the second period class holds a 4-1 edge. Flamingo leads total points by just 4 but does have an advantage for average point per student, as their roster contains 5 less students. The positive point percentage for both classes is in the low-mid 90s and Caesars holds an impressive 63% French points score to Flamingo's 42% (a standard score for LVHS in this category). These two are also currently tied in highest student, both classes having a 7-point earner. When this category is tied, the next step is to look at how many students have that number. If it's tied still, we look for the next highest student. In this case, Flamingo has an advantage as their second-highest earner has 6 to Caesars' 5.

Sunday, 7 April

The second round of the Goeller Cup Playoffs started on Friday with the Strat and Caesars Palace completing their first classes of the semi-final round. Flamingo and Sahara will complete the first-day cycle on Monday. For the Strat (Period 7), it was their first day of competition in the playoffs, having achieved a first-round bye as the #1 seed. They are off to an early lead but time will tell if their late-season run of 6 wins in a row was a fluke or a sign of greatness. Period 7 is the only class period remaining in this year's playoffs that has never won the competition. The Strat enters this round favored to defeat Sahara with a -303 betting line odds. They won the season series 2-1 this year. Sahara was a +311 odds to win.

On the other end of the bracket, Caesars Palace (Period 3), who led the standings for a majority of the season before dropping to third in the final week, continues to roll after one day of class in the semi-final round. After eliminating The Fitzgerald in round 1, they put up 42 points on the opening day of round 2, including a whopping 63% of French-speaking points! The Flamingo (Period 2) also obtained a first-round bye thanks to finishing second in the season standings, where they never ranked outside of the top 2 after the first week. Despite their higher rank, Caesars Palace is favored to win the series, also sitting at -303 odds. If the 3rd period class should advance to the finals, it would be the third consecutive year for that class period to appear in the final round. Period 2 on the other hand is the defending Goeller Cup Champion class period and is looking to get back to the final round for a second consecutive year. According to the odds, they have an uphill battle, having a record of 0-2-1 against Caesars Palace this year. The odds for Flamingo sit at +214.

"Betting line odds" are not actual indicators of gambling outcomes but a statistical tool created with the help of data analysis from Open AI (Chat GPT).

Thursday, 4 April

The first round of the 2024 Goeller Cup Playoffs has come to an end. Caesars Palace managed to hold on for a 3-2 victory over the Fitzgerald who put up a great fight in the last days but were unable to muster enough points to succeed in the comeback. Student Council also made a last-day push and, for the first time, ended ahead in overall points. But Sahara holds on by the skin of their teeth to take a 3-2 series victory.

Caesars Palace defeated the Fitzgerald in average point per student (4.67-4.57), positivity (89%-87%), and highest student (22-16). The Fitzgerald managed to snag wins in overall points (169-168) and set a new record for French-speaking percentage at 51.81% (vs. 49.47%). Both classes had record-setting numbers in this category but this is the first time that more than 50% of a class's points were for speaking French. It's a true testament to the Fitzgerald's dedication to wanting to win. Unfortunately, they came up just shy, needing only four more points to have won the average point per student category. Caesars Palace advances to the semi-final round against the Flamingo, setting up a rematch of last year's periodic finals (period 2 vs. Period 3).

Sahara advanced to the semi-final round by defeating StuCo in a 3-2 score. Sahara won average point per student (4.34-4.25), French-speaking percentage (25%-10%) and highest student (30-8). StuCo earned more points on the final day, ending just ahead in overall points (153-152) and also won positivity (100%-85%), having lost no points at all. Sahara advances to the semi-final round against the top-ranked Strat in an "end-of-the-day" showdown Period 7 vs. Period 8 match-up.

Wednesday, 3 April

On their last day of round 1, Caesars managed to retake the lead in every points category and padded their lead in highest student. They had a net-gain of 59 points to take them from 21 points down to 38 points ahead. They led average points per student by 1.16 points and positive point percentage by 0.92. Their French percentage score jumped to 49.47%, which will be a record-setting score in this category unless surpassed by Fitzgerald tomorrow. In highest student they opened up a 10-point lead of 22-12. Fitzgerald finishes their first-round play tomorrow.

StuCo and Sahara also close out their first-round series tomorrow. Sahara leads 4-1.

Tuesday, 2 April

The Fitzgeralds from Period 4 trailed through their first three class days by a 4-1 score. But on competition day number 4 they managed to turn the tides and took a 4-1 lead into the final day of competition. It's the first time that they have led in the series and puts them in great shape to advance to the semi-final round. Their opponent, Caesars Palace, led the regular season standings for almost the entire season before falling to 3rd place during the final week, leading them to a first-round match-up against Period 4. Now, they find themselves trailing on the outside looking in with just one day left in this round of competition. They will need a stellar final day to regain their advantage. Entering the final day, the Fitzgeralds led total points by 21 points (130-109), average points per student (3.51-3.02), positive point percentage (88%-87%), and French percentage (44%-39%). Caesars Palace maintained a lead in highest student by two points (14-12).

Student Council continued to tail 4-1, failing to make up any significant ground on Sahara. They enter the final day of competition only trailing by 9 points total (118-109), average point per student (3.37-3.03), and Sahara maintained a substantial lead in the highest student category, leading 23-6. In their special percentage category, Sahara led 30.1%-09.2%. StuCo only managed to keep a lead in positive point percentage, where they currently maintain a 100%.

Caesars Palace will have their final day of this round tomorrow, April 3, 2024 and will look to regain their final advantage. This round will conclude on Thursday, Apirl 3 at the end of the school day.

Wednesday, 27 March

The first round of the 2024 Goeller Cup Playoffs have continued this week with Period 3 Caesars Palace and Period 8 Sahara maintaining steady in their leads. Caesars has held a 3-2 lead over their opponent, Period 4 The Fitzgerald, since the competition started. Fitzgerald entered as the six-seeded team, making them the ultimate underdogs of this competition. But underdog teams usually have a good record of success in the history of the Goeller Cup Playoffs. With these two classes only separated by 5 points total and an average point difference of just 0.62 points, this match-up is still up for grabs in the final days.

In the other first-round match-up, Period 8 Sahara has maintained a 4-1 lead over StuCo through the first three classes. They have stretched their lead in total points to +17 and lead the highest student category by a +13 margin. Student Council remains perfect in positive points and will have their "French percentage" category calculated from a StuCo-only point option titled "Excellent Leadership," which brought them closer to Sahara in the points percentage category. Student Council has a bigger hill to climb, even as the higher-seeded team, but they are still in the hunt. They will need to have two perfect final days if they are to have any chance of advancing to the semi-final round.

Friday, 22 March

The 2024 Goeller Cup Playoffs got underway this week, starting on March 20 with Period 3's (Caesars Palace) first day of point earning. Their matchup against Period 4 (Fitzgeralds) sees them with an early lead of 3-2 after 1 and 1/2 class days of competition. Period 3 has built a commanding lead in the total points category, currently leading it by a score of 57-21. 

The B-Day matchup of StuCo vs. Period 8 (Sahara) got off and running on March 21 with Period 8 taking a 4-1 lead after one class day of competition. 

The official 2024 Goeller Cup Playoff odds for round 1 were published and Caesars (per. 3) and Sahara (per. 8) are favored to advance to the semi-final round. Caesars (3rd) is at 2.33 versus Fitzgerald (4th) at 3.33. Meanwhile, Sahara (8th) had the best odds of advancing to the semi-finals with a 1.33 to StuCo's 4.00.