It was one of the fiercest contests in the 2023 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) so far.
The contest in question is one that featured Opoku Ware School, Pope John SHS and Prempeh College today at the semi-final stage.
The trio competed for a slot in the final stage. Right from the onset, it was a battle royale as Pope John SHS and Opoku Ware School, popularly referred to as OWASS took the lead position. Prempeh College followed closely.
Round 2 saw OWASS take a decisive lead. The other two schools were not far away but not so too close.
In Round 4, the contest got intense as Pope John SHS took the lead position. But in the last round, the tides turned in favour of OWASS which dealt a decisive blow to its contenders.
The margin that separated the three schools was infinitesimal as 2 points either earned by Prempeh College or Pope John would have surmounted the defence of Opoku Ware School which ended the race with 38 points.
OWASS stood their grounds and tasted victory. Stephen Kofi Apemah-Baah, a first-year student played a pivotal role in today’s contest. He is being hailed for his impressive performance.
They now join Achimota School, waiting for the third school that would complete the fixture for the grand finale.
End of Round 1:
Pope John SHS & Min.Sem: 13pts Opoku Ware School: 13pts Prempeh College: 12pts
End of Round 2:
Opoku Ware School: 23pts Pope John SHS & Min.Sem: 17pts Prempeh College: 16pts
Problem of the Day:
Prempeh College: 4/10 Pope John SHS & Min.Sem: 3/10 Opoku Ware School: 2/10
End of Round 4:
Opoku Ware School: 35pts Pope John SHS & Min.Sem: 36pts Prempeh College: 33pts
End of contest:
Opoku Ware School: 38pts Pope John SHS & Min.Sem: 36pts Prempeh College: 36pts