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LG National Texting championship, held at the historic Roseland Ballroom in New York City.

LG National Texting championship set

The one to beat. West Coast champion, 21 year old Eli Tirosh, of Los Angeles

A kiss for good luck. West Coast champion, 21 year old Eli Tirosh, of Los Angeles poses.

Practice, practice, practice

Crowd is seated

and the crowd goes really wild

Action during the elimination rounds

Action during the elimination rounds

Text this, get to the final

Competitors in the semi-finals

Competitors in the semi-finals

Supercalifragilis...oh, I give up. The text phrase for all the marbles.

West Coast champion, 21 year old Eli Tirosh, of Los Angeles competes in the Final

13 year old Morgan Pozgar of Claysburg, Pennsylvania, competes in the final

Tougher than hanging chads. the judges checking for accuracy.

Hello, you are the winner. Morgan Pozgar wins! (winner is notified by calling their phone)

Morgan Pozgar, media darling

Morgan Pozgar wins $25,000 and a place in our hearts...