Auditorium 900—October 20, 2024
Osei Tutu SHS emerged victorious in their One-eighth Stage contest in Auditorium 900, scoring 51 points against Abuakwa State College and Simms SHS. With three correct answers in the final Goil Riddle Bonanza round, they also earned a cash prize of GH₵1,200.
Simms SHS and Abuakwa State College, advancing from the 2024 NSMQ Prelims, showed no signs of nerves, while Osei Tutu SHS, a seeded school entering from the One-eighth Stage, appeared equally composed. With the coveted Quarter-final spot on the line, each school hoped for a favourable outcome.
Simms SHS had a strong performance in the first round, scoring 20 points after missing only one of the eight questions. Osei Tutu SHS followed closely with 18 points, while Abuakwa State College earned 12 points.
The boys for the job!
Osei Tutu SHS overtook Simms SHS in the Prudential Life Speed Race after answering four questions. Abuakwa State College answered five questions, pushing Simms SHS into third place, who managed to answer only one question correctly.
The "Problem of the Day" gave each school a chance to solidify their standing. Abuakwa State College and Osei Tutu SHS earned seven points each, and Simms SHS had two points. Osei Tutu SHS maintained their slim lead over Abuakwa State College. Osei Tutu SHS extended their lead to 42 points after answering six questions in the Jupay Money Transfer True / False round.
Abuakwa State College finished Round Four with 32 points. Simms SHS, however, came through with a strong performance, ending the round with 39 points and overtaking Abuakwa State College.
At the end of the contest, Osei Tutu SHS emerged victorious and also answered three riddles in the Goil Riddle Bonanza, earning both the contest win and the Goil Bonanza Award worth GH₵1,200.
The End-of-Contest scores stood as follows:
Round One General Questions (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology)
Osei Tutu SHS: 18 Points
Abuakwa State College: 12 Points
Simms SHS: 20 Points
Round Two (Prudential Life Speed Race)
Osei Tutu SHS: 25 Points
Abuakwa State College: 24 Points
Simms SHS: 21 Points
Round Three (Problem of the Day)
Osei Tutu SHS: +7 32 Points
Abuakwa State College: +7 31 Points
Simms SHS: +2 23 Points
Round Four (Jupay True/False)
Osei Tutu SHS: 42 Points
Abuakwa State College: 32 Points
Simms SHS: 39 Points
Round Five (Riddle)
Osei Tutu SHS: 51 Points
Abuakwa State College: 35 Points
Simms SHS: 39 Points
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