The BASIS Independent McLean (BIM) MATHCOUNTS team placed first in the MATHCOUNTS state championships in Richmond, Va. recently; this is BIM’s third time participating and winning in the annual statewide MATHCOUNTS competition. (From left to right): Coach Tyler Sullivan, 8th grader Sam Wang, 8th grader Brian Lai, 7th grader Max Yang and 8th grader Ethan Zhou.
