Twins, Talent, and Testimony: The Forensics Team's Journey at Cedarville

If you wander down the halls of Cedarville University's communication building, you might hear echoes of passionate conversations, bursts of laughter, or a well-timed, dramatic pause. It's not a theatre troupe or a sermon prep class - it's the beating heart of Cedarville's forensics team. No, not fingerprints and crime scenes. This kind of forensics is competitive speech and debate: a battlefield of ideas, storytelling, and the art of persuasion.

At the helm is Eric Mishne - part coach, part professor, and all in when it comes to investing in students. With years of experience and a deep passion for communication, Mishne believes forensics is more than a competition. It's about great communicators telling truth - it's about critical thinkers, creative spirits, and storytellers who can weave narratives as enrapturing as a front-porch tale on a summer night.

This year, Cedarville's team didn't just show up - they soared, bringing home both state and national titles. Their victories weren't only measured in trophies but in something far deeper.

Among the standouts were two freshman twins from Colorado Springs - Cara and Zane Enos. They've been sharpening their minds and practicing their skills together for nearly a decade. Yes, they've had their sibling squabbles, but they've also learned something essential: to love one another and to love God above all else. That, says Coach Mishne, is the real secret to their success.