{
  "id": 225334,
  "title": "Yilo Krobo SHS secures NSMQ national slot after dramatic comeback win over Aburi Presby SHTS",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/yilo-krobo-shs-secures-nsmq-national-slot-after-dramatic-comeback-win",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-06T15:49:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/yilo-krobo-shs-secures-nsmq-national-slot-after-dramatic-comeback-win-over-aburi-presby-shts/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Yilo Krobo Senior High School has earned a spot in the National Championship of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) following a thrilling comeback victory over Aburi Presby SHTS in the Eastern Regional qualifiers. The intense match between the two schools saw them tied at the top of the scoreboard, with Aburi Presby SHTS briefly leading with 34 points, while Yilo Krobo SHS trailed by 3 points, having scored 31. With both teams standing apart from the rest, Yilo Krobo SHS mounted a strong comeback in the subsequent round, elevating their score to 47, while Aburi Presby SHTS remained at 44 points, setting the stage for a tense final round. The resilient school maintained their composure throughout the contest, extending their lead in the closing round and ultimately finishing with 53 points to secure their qualification for the National Championship. Aburi Presby SHTS concluded the contest with 47 points, but their commendable performance has opened doors for them to progress as one of the top 30 runner-up schools. The other schools in the final standings included Presby SHS with 26 points, Kraboa-Coaltar with 14 points, and Akroso SHTS with 14 points. This victory further solidifies Yilo Krobo SHS's reputation in the NSMQ competition, positioning the school among the Eastern Region's representatives to compete at the national level.",
  "summary": "Yilo Krobo Senior High School has secured qualification to the National Championship of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) after staging a remarkable comeback to defeat Presby Senior High Technical School, Aburi, in the Eastern Regional qualifiers. The contest, which featured intense competition among five schools, saw Yilo Krobo SHS and Aburi Presby SHTS battle closely for the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Yilo Krobo SHS wins NSMQ regional qualifier against Aburi Presby SHTS",
    "Yilo Krobo SHS scores 53 points, Aburi Presby SHTS scores 47 points",
    "Yilo Krobo SHS qualifies for National Championship"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Yilo Krobo SHS's dramatic comeback win cements its position as a top contender in the NSMQ, securing a national slot and bolstering its reputation in the competition.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}