St. Francis Xavier Clinch One-Eighth Spot at NSMQ 2026
The National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) 2026 has seen its first round of eliminations, with St. Francis Xavier Junior Seminary SHS securing a spot in the One-Eighth stage. The school's impressive performance has sent Pentecost SHS, Koforidua, packing.
St. Francis Xavier Dominates Preliminary Stage
St. Francis Xavier Junior Seminary SHS has emerged victorious in the Preliminary Stage of the NSMQ 2026, leaving debutants Pentecost SHS in their wake. The contest saw Pentecost SHS start strong, trailing by only four points after the opening round. However, as the competition progressed, St. Francis Xavier's lead widened significantly.
The gap between the two schools grew in the second round, with St. Francis Xavier moving to 28 points, while Pentecost SHS remained on 14 points. Nana Bretu, who were also participating in the contest, were still without a point, further tilting the competition in favor of the two top-scoring schools.
St. Francis Xavier's Victory Unfolds
In the subsequent rounds, St. Francis Xavier continued to assert their dominance. The school's score climbed to 37 points after Round Three, with Pentecost SHS struggling to keep pace. Nana Bretu finally managed to get on the scoreboard with two points, but the damage had already been done. With a 16-point deficit heading into Round Four, Pentecost SHS faced an uphill battle.
St. Francis Xavier's victory was sealed in the final round, with the school finishing on 56 points, a staggering 31 points ahead of Pentecost SHS. The result sends St. Francis Xavier into the One-Eighth stage of the competition, while bringing Pentecost's first NSMQ appearance to an end.
The Future of NSMQ 2026
The 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz is a highly anticipated competition that brings together the best of Ghana's science and maths talent. With St. Francis Xavier's impressive performance setting the tone for the One-Eighth stage, fans and competitors alike will be eagerly watching the competition unfold. The NSMQ 2026 is produced by Primetime Limited and sponsored by the Ghana Education Service with support from Goil Plc, Prudential Life Insurance, Pepsodent, Trustur AI, and Jupay Money Transfer. The Broadcast on JoyNews is sponsored by VitaMilk and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
As the competition progresses, one thing is certain – the talent and determination of Ghana's science and maths students will be on full display. With St. Francis Xavier's impressive victory, the stage is set for an exciting and closely contested competition. Will St. Francis Xavier continue to dominate, or will other schools rise to the challenge? Only time will tell.
Source: Joy Online
