(Speller 228, Ashley Bryner of Price, Utah, representing Mont Harmon Middle School, competes in the Preliminary Round of the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, DC on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.) ” Competing in a packed field of 247 contestants, Bryner shone throughout her run in the Bee, advancing through the first three rounds, which saw 152 spellers eliminated, and into the quarterfinals.
Mont Harmon Middle School student Ashley Bryner finishes impressive Scripps National Spelling Bee run
Utah News spotted this story published May 27, 2026 at castlecountryradio.com. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.