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Group of students and instructor at Lincoln-Douglas debate event, holding awards, with Lincoln-Douglas banners in the background.
Four young men smiling and posing for a photo at a policy debate event at Woodward Academy, with a banner in the background bearing the Woodward Eagles logo.
A group of students and young adults standing outdoors in front of a school building, holding awards and plaques, with a graphic overlay that says 'Public Forum' and a description about the competition starting in 2010 at the NDCA National Tournament.
Two students in school uniforms with papers and books in classroom setting, promoting school records for attendance and performance.
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Past Results

Since resuming in 2006, the NDCA National Tournament has celebrated the accomplishments of the finest debaters who have advanced to the elimination rounds. This page archives the past results, honoring all students who progress past the preliminary debates by securing at least four wins out of six. Additionally, the top ten speakers in each division are recognized for their outstanding performances.

The Harker School holds the distinction of being the most decorated school in NDCA history, boasting 9 NDCA National Championships across Policy Debate, Public Forum Debate, and Lincoln Douglas Debate.

Did you know?

Only five schools have had debaters reach elimination rounds in all three main events — The Blake School (MN), The Bronx High School of Science (NY), College Preparatory School (CA), The Harker School (CA) and Lexington High School (MA).

TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS

Help Us Preserve History

If you possess any results packets from previous NDCA National Championships that you notice are missing from our posted records, your contributions are invaluable in helping us complete our historical archives. We deeply appreciate your support in preserving the rich legacy of these competitions. Please email the Website Coordinator with your packets or to learn more about how you can assist in this important effort.

TOURNAMENT PACKETS

Longest Streak in Elims
Policy Debate

13 years: St. Marks School of Texas (2011-2025)

12 years: Greenhill School (2009-2021), Notre Dame (2011-Present)

7 years: Carrollton School of Sacred Heart (2016-2023), Peninsula (2017-2024)

6 years: Carrollton School of Sacred Heart (2009-2014), Lexington (2010-2015)

Longest Streak in Elims
Lincoln-Douglas Debate

11 years: Harvard Westlake School (2010-2021)

8 years: Greenhill School (2013-2021)

7 years: The Harker School (2019-Present)

6 years: The Harker School (2012-2017) , Immaculate Heart HS (2019-2025)

5 years: Newark Science (2014-2018), Marlborough School (2022-Present)

Longest Streak in Elims
Public Forum Debate

7 years: The Blake School (2015-2022)

6 years: The Harker School (2010-2015)

4 years: Poly Prep School (2018-2022), Fairmont Prep (2023-Present)

3 years: The Bronx High School of Science (2013-2015), Fairmont Prep (2015-2017), Flintridge Prep (2021-2023), Mission San Jose (2019-2022), Lexington HS (2024- Present)