In a thrilling showdown at the grand finale of the 2024 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), Mfantsipim School emerged victorious, narrowly edging out St. Augustine’s College by a single point to claim the prestigious trophy.

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With a final score of 47 points to St. Augustine’s 46 points, Mfantsipim’s win marks their third NSMQ championship title, having previously lifted the trophy in 1999 and 2014.

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The competition, held in Cape Coast, saw Mfantsipim School, St. Augustine’s College, and Keta Senior High Technical School (SHTS) go head-to-head in a tense five-round contest. Each round was filled with suspense as the three schools showcased their knowledge, agility, and composure under pressure.

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The opening rounds established Mfantsipim and St. Augustine’s as front-runners, with both schools ending Round 1 tied at 24 points. However, Mfantsipim began to inch ahead in Round 2, scoring 31 points compared to St. Augustine’s 34 points and Keta SHTS’s 12 points. By Round 3, the “Problem of the Day,” St. Augustine’s led with 5 out of 10 points, while Keta SHTS and Mfantsipim followed with 4 and 3 points, respectively.

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The gap between the top two contenders remained razor-thin through Round 4, where St. Augustine’s held a slight edge at 46 points to Mfantsipim’s 44 points, while Keta SHTS scored 26 points. Entering the final round, the stakes were high, and Mfantsipim managed to outscore St. Augustine’s by two points to secure the ultimate victory at 47 points.

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Keta SHTS, despite a strong showing, concluded the contest with 32 points. The impressive performances from each school kept the audience on the edge of their seats throughout, culminating in Mfantsipim’s historic win by a single point.

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As the champions of the 2024 NSMQ, Mfantsipim School celebrates not only their intellectual prowess but also the resilience and determination that led them to claim their third NSMQ title. This remarkable victory adds another chapter to the school’s legacy in science and mathematics excellence, and they now proudly stand as three-time NSMQ champions.

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