Deer Park High School's Academic Team competed in the Long Island Challenge on News 12. The Challenge is a televised quiz show for high schools featuring the best and brightest local students that tests their knowledge of history, arts and literature, science and math. The Deer Park Falcons defeated an intellectually tough East Islip team, advancing to the second round of the tournament (date/time to be determined). Tune to News 12 on Sun., Feb. 8, at 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. when Deer Park's win over East Islip will air. To view online, log onto powertolearn.com where it will be available for the rest of the year. Academic Team and Long Island Challenge winners, shown, left to right, are Michael Ferguson, Rob Velte, Justin Walsh, Eric Wuu and D.J. Ryan,. pictured with team advisor Mr. Murphy.