Fallon Homeschooler Part of Winning Chess Team

A local homeschool girls chess team has made Nevada scholastic chess history, earning its third consecutive Nevada State Girls Scholastic Chess Team Championship title.

Team members Kora Ostertag, Acadia Holve, Alora Holve, and Allisyn Flower competed against schools from across Nevada, including public and private programs from kindergarten through 12th grade.

According to Coach Eric Ostertag, the accomplishment was especially remarkable given the small size of the homeschool team, which consisted of just four players.

Of special note was Fallon student Allisyn Flower, who began playing scholastic chess only a few weeks before the Northern Nevada qualifier tournament. Despite being new to competitive chess, Flower played an important role in helping the team advance to the state championship and contributed key victories during the title run.

The team also recognized Coach Annastasia and Coach Eric Ostertag for their years of leadership, preparation, and encouragement.

“This historic championship is a celebration not only of another state title, but also of the teamwork, discipline, and perseverance behind it,” Ostertag said.

The championship marks the team’s third straight state title and another milestone for the young players, who represented their community with skill, focus, and sportsmanship throughout the season.