The reigning Western Zonal Champions, Archbishop Porter Girls’ SHS (APGSS), lost their Preliminary Stage contest to a formidable team from Takoradi SHS. The Western Zone’s second #NSMQPrelims contest was a nail-biter for supporters of APGSS, who remain hopeful of progress despite their loss.
Takoradi SHS took an early lead in the first round with 19 points, while Archbishop Porter Girls’ SHS came second with 10 points and Bompeh SHTS placed third with 07 points.

Contrary to the expectations of followers of the contest, Archbishop Porter Girls’ SHS could not climb up to the first position after five rounds of the contest. The favourites placed second with 49 points with Takoradi SHS placing first with an impressive 60 points.
Here is a breakdown of the scores
Round One – General questions on Chemistry, physics, biology and mathematics
Takoradi SHS: 17pts
Archbishop Porter Girls’ SHS: 10pts
Bompeh SHTS: 07pts

Round Two – The Speed race
Takoradi SHS: 28pts
Archbishop Porter Girls’ SHS: 23pts
Bompeh SHTS: 06pts
Round Three – Problem of the Day
Takoradi SHS: 38pts
Archbishop Porter Girls’ SHS: 33pts
Bompeh SHTS: 08pts
Round Four – True or False
Takoradi SHS: 54pts
Archbishop Porter Girls’ SHS: 43pts
Bompeh SHTS: 15pts
Round Five – Riddles
Takoradi SHS: 60pts
Archbishop Porter Girls’ SHS: 49pts
Bompeh SHTS: 15pts
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