Prempeh College has successfully advanced to the semi-finals of the 2023 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ).
In their quarter-final match against Mawuli SHS and Aburi Presby SHS, the highly-regarded NSMQ favorites demonstrated a strong determination to secure this year’s coveted trophy.
Prempeh College commenced their journey on a strong note by taking the lead in the very first round, and they maintained their supremacy throughout the contest.
In the initial round, the ‘Sofoline boys’ accumulated an impressive 25 points, leaving Mawuli and Aburi Presby trailing behind with 19 and 18 points, respectively.
Prempeh College remained vigilant, recognizing that in the NSMQ, the first round does not always predict the ultimate winner.
Demonstrating their consistency, the finalists from 2022 once again surged ahead, amassing an impressive 38 points while their competitors remained in the tens. Mawuli and Aburi Presby saw a decrease of one and two points, respectively, from their scores in the first round.
The first challenge came in the form of the “problem of the day,” where Prempeh College earned two points. Thankfully, their earlier success allowed them to maintain their lead.
During this phase, Mawuli showed determination to pick up more points in the final two rounds.
Nevertheless, Prempeh College retained their lead, concluding the fourth round with 50 points and adding another seven points in the fifth round to secure victory.
Mawuli SHS, while valiant, fell short with a total of 33 points, and Aburi Presby SHS finished with 30 points.
Despite their loss, both Mawuli SHS and Aburi Presby SHS have secured an automatic qualification for next year’s edition as seeded schools.
In the upcoming semi-final contest, Prempeh College is set to face their main rivals in the Ashanti Region, Opoku Ware School, and Pope John Seminary SHS, promising an exciting match.
Will the ‘Sofoline boys’ reaffirm their five-time champion status with unwavering dominance in the semi-final? Only time will tell.
The 2023 National Science and Maths Quiz is produced by Primetime Limited and sponsored by the Ghana Education Service in partnership with Goil PLC, with support from A.T, Prudential Life Insurance Ghana, and Pepsodent.