NSMQ 2026: Presby SHS, Adeiso survive Wovenu SHTS scare in dramatic finish to reach one-eighth
Presby SHS, Adeiso have survived one of the most dramatic contests of the preliminaries, recovering from a late scare to secure victory after briefly slipping to third place.
In a dramatic turn of events, Presby Senior High School, Adeiso, emerged victorious in a nail-biting NSMQ 2026 preliminary contest against Vakpo Senior High School, Shatta, and Wovenu Senior High Technical School. The battle started strongly, with Presby leading Vakpo and Wovenu after the opening two rounds. However, the tide shifted in Round Three when both Vakpo and Wovenu scored nine points each from the Problem of the Day, while Presby managed only three. Vakpo surged ahead with 33 points, tying Presby and Wovenu at 31 points.
The pressure mounted in Round Four. Wovenu took the lead with 44 points, followed by Presby with 41, and Vakpo trailing on 37 points. With just one round remaining, the outcome appeared uncertain, and spectators were on the edge of their seats. The tension peaked as the final riddles were presented, and to their surprise, Presby emerged triumphant, overtaking Wovenu and finishing on 50 points, while Wovenu ended on 44 points, and Vakpo remained on 37 points.
The final scores painted a picture of just how close Presby had come to losing the contest, as the jubilant crowd celebrated their hard-fought victory. This win adds Presby to the list of schools advancing to the One-Eighth Stage, with only two days of preliminary contests left. The 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz is produced by Primetime Limited and sponsored by several Ghanaian companies and institutions.
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