Labone SHS Edges Out Notre Dame Sem in Thrilling NSMQ Match

Labone SHS Edges Out Notre Dame Sem in Thrilling NSMQ Match

Labone Senior High School (SHS) contestants broke down in tears after surviving a tense contest against Notre Dame Seminary SHS and T.I. Amass, Wa in the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) Preliminary stage. The emotional scenes came moments after Labone SHS secured a narrow 41-39 victory over Notre Dame Seminary, with the two schools trading the lead at different stages of the contest.

Emotional Scenes at Labone SHS

The victory was particularly sweet for Labone after a contest marked by several changes in momentum and intense pressure, culminating in an emotional celebration from the contestants. Their perfect performance in the Problem of the Day also earned Labone the Jupay Clean Sheet prize after they successfully answered all the True or False questions.

Notre Dame Seminary's Strong Performance

Notre Dame Seminary may have missed out on the win, but they also walked away with the Goil Riddles Bonanza after answering three of the four riddles. The school, which came into the contest with considerably more national experience, having recorded notable performances in previous editions, showed no signs of fatigue throughout the match.

Labone SHS's Historic Win

For Labone SHS, the win marked a historic moment in their NSMQ journey, as they have established themselves as a regular national competitor, although it has yet to break into the top tier of schools that have dominated the competition. The school's perfect performance in the Problem of the Day was a testament to their growing prowess in the field of science and mathematics.

The Road Ahead

The 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz is produced by Primetime Limited and sponsored by the Ghana Education Service with support from Goil PLC, Prudential Life Insurance, Trustur AI, Jupay Money Transfer, Lumevax, GTP, SpinCITI Laundromat, Didi Jollof, Bel Beverages, Accra College of Medicine, Coronation Insurance, Academic City University, and YFM. The Broadcast on JoyNews is sponsored by VitaMilk and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. The competition is expected to be fierce in the next stages, and Labone SHS will have to draw on their strengths to make it to the top tier.

The victory has set the stage for an exciting NSMQ competition, with Labone SHS emerging as a strong contender. As the competition heats up, one thing is certain – only the best will make it to the top.

Source: Joy Online