Winners of Poetry Slam #48 (from left to right): Liam Hilbers (3rd place), Ezra Jude (2nd place), Holly Tomcak (1st place), & Jean Baptiste (4th place)

Judges: Kelly Weber, Julie S. Paschold, & Ann Riley-Adams
Slam Emcee: Vito Cole
Tabulators: Chad Christensen & Dave Mainelli
Slam Masters: Collin Hain
Musical Guest: Vito Cole
Sacrificial Goat: Beau Hawn

Competitors: Nakala Goblirsch, Allie Schuetze, Liam Hilbers, Kaylee Villalba, Leah Levin, Onyx Gaster, Pidge Stromer, Ezra Jude, Jean-Baptiste, Trey Zessin, Lily Payson, Nick Vilims, Nick Miszuk, Sarah Mundahl, Mary Helms, Karley Schieffer, Bailey Christenson, Holly Tomcak, CJ Bates, Indie Hupp, Autumn Nies