Top nine battle for first place in Children's Own Spelling Bee

As The Gleaner's Children's Own Spelling Bee rages on, nine finalists battle it out for first place in the competition's the second round. 

After a riveting first round this morning, the following students and their handicap count were chosen:

Johnathan Bailey, one handicap

Nathan Bailey, zero handicap

Mickran Campbell, zero handicap

Jordaine Salmon, zero handicap

Taevion Morgan, two handicaps

Eve Victoria Williams, zero handicap

Khalil James, zero handicap

Daneil Robinson, zero 

Michael Fletcher, zero handicap

- Ainsworth Morris

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