'I started quizzing' - This is my extracurricular statement

Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences in the space below (1000 character maximum).

I started quizzing during my sophomore year. Anyone in middle school or high school is eligible for the quiz team. When I started, I fell behind during the first two months because of SAT's. This put me at a disadvantage, and I was clearly a handicap to my team. Kids in sixth grade were doing far better than me because I was not able to catch up. I did not let this bother me, and the next year I was able to prioritize and I was prepared for every quiz. I brought my team through the district division and the regional division. I myself moved up to the national division and won first place team. Now, all the younger kids look up to me not only as a great quizzer, but also a persevering man.

I started quizzing during my sophomore year. Anyone in middle school or high school is eligible for the quiz team . When I started, I fell behind during the first two months because of SAT's (Why did you fall behind due to SAT's? Studying? Completing them?) . This (This what? Naked "this.") put me at a disadvantage, and I was clearly a handicap to my team. Kids in sixth grade were doing far better than me because I was not able to catch up. I did not let this bother me, and the next year I was able to prioritize and I was prepared for every quiz (How did you prepare?) . I brought my team through the district division and the regional division. I myself moved up to the national division and won first place team. Now, all the younger kids look up to me not only as a great quizzer, but also a persevering man.

The story is good, but I think more details will surely help. Tell about your feelings when you fell behind. And how you cheered yourself up, how you prepare for your every tests? Describe those features in your essay to make it touching. I can't see your perseverance through your essay. Combine your sentences so you won't exceed the character limit.