A freshman from St. Petersburg, Florida...

Solomon Howard

What do you do for fun?
For fun, I really like to read, um, I play soccer when it's in season, uh, just, y'know, hang out with friends, listen to music, etc.

Do you have a strategy for today's game?
Well, I like to, um--I--I--I think I'm good at thinking agilely, so I'm gonna try to bounce around the categories. [Puts a finger to his lips and looks offstage to where his competitors must be gathered] Sh! [Laughs, whispers] You're not supposed to know that! [Normal voice] No, but yeah, no, I'm gonna try to bounce around and maybe that'll help.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Ten years, I see myself finishing up college, getting a job... different state. Uh, I wanna live up North--Northeast.

2009 Teen Tournament wildcard semifinalist: $10,000.

14 at the time of the Teen Tournament and the youngest competitor in that tournament.