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'Jeopardy!' champion Caleb Groen from Thousand Oaks, California tops $300,000 after 10 wins
By OTRC at ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC)
· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
Caleb Groen from Thousand Oaks, California has won 10 straight games on "Jeopardy!" and more than $300,000. The Harvard Law School student will try for win No. 11 next.
Key takeaway The Harvard Law School student will try for win No.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
While Caleb Groen's winning streak on "Jeopardy!" is certainly impressive, his connection to the Bay Area is through his education at Harvard Law School, which may have some San Francisco residents wondering about the local talent in the city's own schools. San Francisco's school system has a reputation for producing high-achieving students, and it will be interesting to see if any local students can follow in Groen's footsteps. The city's emphasis on education and its highly competitive schools may have prepared some students to take on the challenge of a game show like "Jeopardy!". As Groen continues his winning streak, San Francisco students and educators may be inspired to pursue their own academic and competitive goals, potentially leading to a future "Jeopardy!" champion from the city. The city's community will likely be watching to see if one of their own can match Groen's success.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) ·
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