Rosary College Prep Wins 1st Place at ICTM Regional Math Contest, Advances to State

Aurora, Ill. — March 2026 — For the first time in school history, Rosary College Prep’s All Girls Math Team earned 1st place overall at the ICTM Regional Math Contest held Saturday, February 27, 2026, in Evergreen Park, securing a spot at the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM) State Finals on April 18.  

Competing against top regional schools, Rosary students delivered an exceptional performance across multiple events, earning numerous individual and team honors while capturing the overall top spot in the region.

“This result reflects the dedication, curiosity, and perseverance of our students,” said Sarah Hoying, Math Department Chair at Rosary College Prep. “They put in countless hours practicing challenging problems and supporting one another as a team. Watching them collaborate, think creatively, and rise to the challenge at regionals was incredibly rewarding.”

Rosary’s success included multiple individual placements and first-place finishes in several team categories.

Geometry Team – 1st Place
Ellie DeBlock, Lyla Franceschini, Alex Jurado, Izzy Tolentino, Danielle Walter, Kate White

Algebra II Team – 1st Place
Clara Bello, Aubrey Crnich, Caroline Hernandez, Maggie Lagman, Di Mesiacos, Katilyn Schuler

Freshman/Sophomore 8-Person Team – 1st Place
Abby Handell, Catie Hernandez, Arabella Hofman, Norah McGinnis, Ellie DeBlock, Lyla Franceschini, Alex Jurado, Danielle Walter

Junior/Senior 8-Person Team – 1st Place
Aubrey Crnich, Maggie Lagman, De Mesiacos, Bella Rocush, Katilyn Schuler, Lena Collette, Ariyana Nieckula, Sam Ochoa

Freshman/Sophomore 2-Person Team – 1st Place
Alexandra Jurado & Catie Hernandez

Oral Team – 1st Place
Katilyn Schuler & Isabella Rocush

Pre-Calculus Team – 2nd Place
Lena Collette, Gwen Figueras, Ariyana Nieckula, Sam Ochoa, Cyanna Watkins, Bella Rocush

Head of School Amy McMahon praised the team’s achievement and the collaborative spirit behind it.  “We are incredibly proud of these students and the way they represent Rosary,” McMahon said. “Their success reflects not only their academic excellence but also the confidence, teamwork, and determination that define a Rosary education. Advancing to the state competition is a tremendous accomplishment, and our entire school community is cheering them on.”

With the regional title secured, the team now advances to the ICTM State Finals on April 18, which will be held at Illinois State University, where they will compete against the top schools from across the entire state of  Illinois.