Presby SHS, Bompata Sends Sacred Heart Packing at NSMQ 2026
Presby Senior High School, Bompata has secured its place in the One-Eighth Stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) after a composed performance saw it lead from the opening round to the final whistle. The contest took place at the SMS Auditorium.
Consistency Pays Off for Presby SHS, Bompata
The school's victory was built on consistency. From the first round, Presby kept itself ahead and resisted every attempt by Sacred Heart to close the distance. In Round One, Presby opened with 22 points, seven ahead of Sacred Heart's 15 points, while Mansen SHS managed just 2 points.
A Tight Contest with Sacred Heart
The lead widened in the second round as Presby added 13 points to move to 35 points. Sacred Heart could only move to 16 points, with Mansen remaining on 2 points. The contest at the SMS Auditorium had the makings of a tight battle, particularly with Sacred Heart Senior High School coming into the national stage on the back of an impressive regional performance.
Presby SHS, Bompata Clinches Victory
At the end of Round Three, Presby remained firmly in front on 42 points, with Sacred Heart on 24 points and Mansen on 5 points. The fourth round offered Sacred Heart another opportunity to reduce the deficit, but it did not make significant progress. Presby eventually crossed the finish line on 58 points, 19 points clear of Sacred Heart's 39 points.
The Road Ahead for Presby SHS, Bompata
For Presby, the victory was a testament to its ability to perform under pressure. The school's consistency and determination paid off as it secured its place in the One-Eighth Stage. Now, Presby SHS, Bompata joins the growing list of schools advancing to the One-Eighth Stage, with the national title race gathering momentum.
Source: Joy Online
