NSMQ 2026: KNUST SHS crumble as St. Joseph Sem. SHS stage stunning comeback to book one-eighth spot
KNUST Senior High School had a disappointing outing as they fell to St. Joseph Seminary SHS in a fiercely contested battle at the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) Preliminary Stage.
The 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) Preliminary Stage concluded with a dramatic upset as St. Joseph Seminary Senior High School (SHS) made a remarkable comeback to secure their spot in the One-Eighth Stage. The intense competition saw KNUST SHS and SDA SHS, Agona, bow out of the quiz.
At the start of Round Two, St. Joseph Seminary SHS surged ahead, amassing 26 points compared to KNUST SHS's 22 and SDA SHS, Agona's 14. They continued to dominate in Round Three, widening their lead to 27 points, while KNUST SHS and SDA SHS, Agona trailed with 23 and 15 points respectively.
Round Four saw St. Joseph Seminary SHS stretch their lead even further, with 43 points to KNUST SHS's 36 and SDA SHS, Agona's 25. As the final round neared, it was clear that the Seminary side would clinch the victory. They finished the contest with an impressive 52 points, securing their position in the next round.
KNUST SHS, despite a strong start, ended the quiz with 39 points, placing them third. SDA SHS, Agona finished in third place with 28 points. The Seminary's inspiring comeback has earned them a place among the schools advancing in the NSMQ 2026, while KNUST SHS and SDA SHS, Agona, will not be participating in the upcoming stages.
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