For the first time in program history, three Moorhead High speakers advanced to the final round, where the top six final speakers compete on the national stage. Ariana Grollman placed third in humor, Lance Morlock placed third in inform, and Anna Larson placed fourth in inform. Margaret Dickey reached the quarterfinal round (top 30) in drama. Speakers who advanced to the octafinal round (top 60) were Bridget McManamon in U.S. extemporaneous speaking, Izzy Larson in program oral interpretation, Luke Seidel in drama, Alyssa Haagenson in program oral interpretation, and Claire Stoltenow in international extemporaneous speaking.
In addition to the team championship, Moorhead was named an NSDA School of Excellence in speech for the sixth straight year. The award is given to the top 20 speech schools in the nation.