Bradwell Institute won its second consecutive state Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl championship March 7. It was the third year that eight-member teams from Bradwell made it to state.“The pressure was even more intense this year,” coach Melissa McCallar said, “as the team came into the finals as the reigning state champions.”Bradwell squeaked out the 150-140 win against George Walton Comprehensive High School in Cobb County on the final question.The season began in January when each school district in the state hosted in-house competitions. Winning district teams advanced to one of six regional bowls based.