NSMQ 2026: Saviour SHS makes historic quarter-final appearance, snatches seed from SWESCO
Saviour SHS has made history by reaching the NSMQ quarterfinals for the first time, defeating seeded Swedru Secondary School and Kpando SHS in a tightly contested One-Eighth stage battle at the CNC Auditorium.
In a historic moment for the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), Saviour SHS has made its first-ever quarter-final appearance. This achievement came after a hard-fought battle with Swedru Secondary School and Kpando Senior High School in the One-Eighth stage at the CNC Auditorium. The Eastern region school, known for its slogan “Hann mma,” showcased their strength by securing a three-point lead over Kpando and snatching Swedru's seeded status.
Saviour came into the competition as runners-up from the preliminaries, having lost to Chemu SHS in a tiebreaker, but they have now climbed further than any other team in NSMQ history. Starting strongly with a 17-point lead after the first round, their lead grew to four points in the second round before they began to pull away, reaching 29 points in the third round while Kpando remained at 23 and Swedru fell further behind at 16.
However, Kpando mounted a strong comeback in Round Four, closing the gap to just three points. Despite this, Saviour managed to hold their ground, finishing with 45 points to Kpando's 42, while Swedru ended the competition on 26 points. This victory marks a landmark breakthrough for Saviour SHS, transforming a near miss into a significant milestone.
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