LOCS Rankings: Top High School History, Science, and Geography Competitors of 2026

Throughout the 2026 International Academic Competitions season, the League of Competitive Scholars has been tracking the most consistent competitors across the United States in History, Science, and Geography competitions.

With over 2,300 ranked competitors this year, the LOCS Rankings incorporated performances in regional buzzer-based competitions, National Qualifying Exams, National Championship Exams, and buzzer-based competitions at the IAC National Championships held in Arlington, Virginia.

The LOCS Rankings aim to identify the most consistently successful competitors in the nation while encouraging students to step outside their comfort zones and compete across multiple academic disciplines to become more well-rounded scholars.

After an incredibly competitive 2026 IAC season, the League of Competitive Scholars is proud to announce the top High School (Varsity and Junior Varsity) competitors of the year.

2026 LOCS Rankings Winners

History - Varsity Division: Jason Ng, Xavier High School, Connecticut

Science - Varsity Division: Samy El-Zahabi, Chattahoochee High School, Georgia

Geography - Varsity Division: Anish Raja, South Forsyth High School, Georgia

History - JV Division: Jaz Puri, Ransom Everglades, Florida

Science - JV Division: Andrew Zhou, Livingston High School, New Jersey

Geography - JV Division: Siddhu Nagarajan, Hillsborough High School, New Jersey

The full LOCS Player Rankings are available to view live here:

National Rankings for Middle School and Elementary Divisions will be posted and announced on our blog.

Competitors, we would love to hear some of your stories! Submit anything you are considering sharing here: Under LOCS

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