Based on the description of events, who filled the role of the negative party in the debate?

at yesterday’s debate, tensions were high as the teams waited for mia song to state the resolution. despite the short prep time, washington team members enzo garcia and nicole marconi had no problem speaking first, explaining their support for recent actions in the middle east. the taft team went second, making a strong counterclaim, but their argument didn’t have as much supporting evidence. there was a tense hush while the judges deliberated, followed by cheers and applause when washington won.

the judges

mia song

the taft team

enzo garcia