Meet the team that will represent California in the “Spectrum News Challenge.”

Zach

High school: Viewpoint High School

Accomplishments: Zach is a member of the school’s Quiz Bowl team, and the founder and president of the 3D printing club. He also plays varsity tennis.

Fun fact: Zach has been playing the piano for 13 years.

Colette

High school: Viewpoint High School

Accomplishments: Colette is captain of her school’s Quiz Bowl team, leads the school’s S.T.E.M. club and is captain of the varsity soccer team.

Fun fact: Colette is an active member of the film department, having written and directed a handful of projects.

Riley

High school: Viewpoint High School

Accomplishments: Riley is a closing prosecutor on the Mock Trial team, founded the feminism club and is part of the model United Nations.

Fun fact: Riley has been trained in stage combat.

Watch the “Spectrum News Challenge” on Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. on your local Spectrum News channel, the Spectrum News app or SpectrumNewsChallenge.com.