Local student wins 80th Annual Yuma County Spelling Bee

Published February 9, 2026 3:13 PM

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - A local student won a spelling bee.

Centennial Middle School student Smriti earned first place, with Kamilah as runner up

Yuma County Schools Superintendent Tom Hurt joined in congratulating Smriti as the winner of the 80th annual county spelling bee.

The winning word was concordance.

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