This weekend marked the 3rd Annual X Squared High School Pitch Competition, welcoming 35+ teams and more than 75 students who brought energy, creativity, and bold ideas to the stage.

We were honored to be joined by judges from the University of Cincinnati, University of Dayton, Miami University, Northern Kentucky University, Mount St. Joseph University, Thomas More University, and Xavier University.

Award Winners

Schools with Programs / Classes

• 1st Place: Summit Circle – Colerain / Butler Tech
• 2nd Place: AKHI – Northwest / Butler Tech
• 3rd Place: Admit Odds – St. Xavier

Special Awards:

• Most Creative: AREX – Loveland HS
• Creates the Most Buzz: Swing Sense – St. Xavier
• Most Likely to Be on Shark Tank: Elite Feet – St. Xavier

Schools Without a Programs / Classes

• 1st Place: Oats Elevated – Notre Dame Academy
• 2nd Place: STARVD – Ursuline Academy
• 3rd Place: Parkio – DePaul Cristo Rey

Special Awards:

• Most Creative: Waitless – Seton HS
• Creates the Most Buzz: Lauzy – Notre Dame Academy
• Most Likely to Be on Shark Tank: Crew Flow – La Salle HS

Congratulations to all who participated and supported this event. The future of innovation is in very good hands.