Marana's Bryant Banzhaf correctly spelled the word "miscible" to win the 2025 Pima County Spelling Bee.
Banzhaf, a sixth grader at Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School, topped 37 other students Saturday to become the 2025 Pima County Champion Speller.
"Miscible" means forming a homogeneous mixture when added together.
Carter LaFrance, a seventh grader from Calvary Christian School, took second place.
The three top spellers at the 2025 Pima County Spelling Bee are (left to right): Bryant Banzhaf, sixth grade, Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School; Carter LaFrance, seventh grade, Calvary Christian School; and Judah Abbey, sixth grade, Leman Academy of Excellence.
This year's county spelling competition lasted 10 rounds and 2.5 hours.
Banzhaf and LaFrance will advance to the Arizona Educational Foundation State Spelling Bee on March 15, in Phoenix.
They will compete against winners from other counties, vying to represent Arizona at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. in May
Saturday's third place finisher, Judah Abbey, who attends Leman Academy of Excellence, will serve as the alternate for the State Bee.
Presenting sponsor, Volpe Team at NOVA Home Loans, provided each speller a T-shirt, and the top three finishers received tablets.
For a full list of 2025 contestants, visit the Pima County School Superintendent's Facebook page.
