After a postponed contest that left fans eagerly waiting, Mfantsipim School proved its intellectual dominance by defeating rivals Prempeh College and Adisadel College in the rescheduled quarter-final stage of the 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), booking a spot in the semi-finals.
They amassed 64 points, 24 points ahead of the two other contestants, Adisadel College and Prempeh College, who both finished with 40 points.
The much-anticipated contest, originally scheduled for Thursday, October 30, had to be postponed after an uncontrollable crowd breached security and overwhelmed the venue, the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) Auditorium at the University of Cape Coast (UCC).
When the competition finally took place, the atmosphere was charged with excitement as the three science giants battled fiercely for supremacy across five thrilling rounds.
The Mfantsipim contestants, showing composure and focus, took an early lead in the first round, the Fundamentals Round, earning 25 points, while Prempeh followed with 20 points and Adisadel secured 15 points.
In the second round, the Speed Race, Mfantsipim maintained their momentum, stretching their score to 41 points. Prempeh trailed with 22 points, while Adisadel remained at 15 points, struggling to catch up.
The Problem of the Day, the third round worth ten points, tested the contestants’ ability to solve complex scientific problems under pressure.
Mfantsipim secured four out of ten, moving to 45 points, while Prempeh managed two, increasing their tally to 24 points. Adisadel, however, gained momentum, earning six out of ten to reach 21 points.
By the fourth round, which focused on True or False questions, Mfantsipim widened their lead with 61 points, followed by Prempeh with 40, and Adisadel with 31 points.
In the final round, the Riddle Round, Mfantsipim solved one out of the four riddles, finishing at 64 points. Prempeh failed to solve any, maintaining 40 points, while Adisadel made a strong finish by solving three riddles to also reach 40 points.
The victory secured Mfantsipim’s place in the semi-final stage as they continue their quest to defend the title they won in 2024, aiming for back-to-back triumphs in the prestigious national competition.
The Quiz Mistress, Professor Elsie Effah Kaufmann, commended all three schools for their impressive performances, particularly in the opening rounds where contestants displayed remarkable accuracy and confidence in answering questions.
Fans and alumni of Mfantsipim School celebrated joyously, chanting their school anthem as the “Botwe boys” reaffirmed their reputation as one of the most formidable teams in NSMQ history.
