Nsutaman Catholic Senior High School stunned KNUST Senior High School in a thrilling match of the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ). The upset happened on the home ground of KNUST SHS, securing an automatic place at the 2026 national championship for Nsutaman Catholic SHS.
NSMQ Upset of the Season
Nsutaman Catholic SHS produced one of the biggest upsets of the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers, defeating two-time National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) semi-finalists KNUST Senior High School on their home ground. The contest remained closely fought throughout, with both schools matching each other for long spells before Nsutaman Catholic SHS delivered a strong finish to pull clear and silence the home supporters.
The final scores were 54 points for Nsutaman Catholic SHS and 49 points for KNUST SHS. The victory marks one of the standout results of this year's regional qualifiers.
Automatic Qualification for Nsutaman Catholic SHS
The victory secures Nsutaman Catholic SHS an automatic qualification to the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz. This is a significant achievement for the school, which has made a strong impression in the competition. Nsutaman Catholic SHS has now booked their place at the national championship, where they will compete against other top-performing schools from across the country.
KNUST SHS Still in Contention
For KNUST SHS, the defeat ends their hopes of securing automatic qualification from the Ashanti Regional contest. However, the Kumasi-based school remains in contention for a place at the national championship through the top 30 highest-scoring non-qualifying schools. This means that KNUST SHS still has a chance to qualify for the national championship, although it will be a more challenging route.
Regional Qualifiers Still Underway
The Ashanti Regional Qualifiers are still underway, with more schools vying for the remaining qualification slots. The competition is intensifying, with schools eager to secure their places at the national championship. As the regional qualifiers continue, we can expect to see more upsets and surprises in the coming days.
The victory of Nsutaman Catholic SHS in the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers has set the stage for an exciting national championship in 2026. With the competition still ongoing, one thing is certain – there will be more thrilling matches and upsets in the days to come.
Source: Joy Online
