Heartbreak for St. Paul’s SHS as Abor SHS overturn deficit to reach 2026 NSMQ Championship

Abor Senior High School staged a dramatic late comeback to secure the Volta Region’s final ticket to the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) Championship, edging St. Paul’s SHS 42-40 in a thrilling conclusion to the regional qualifiers. The victory came after Abor SHS overturned a four-point deficit in the decisive GOIL Riddle Bonanza, denying St.

Paul’s SHS what had appeared to be a well-earned place at the national championship. Paul’s SHS controlled much of the contest, leading through the General Questions, Speed Race and Problem of the Day rounds. Their consistent performance put them in a strong position heading into the final stage of the competition.

Entering the GOIL Riddle Bonanza, St. Paul’s SHS held a 40-36 advantage over Abor SHS, while Anfoega SHS had fallen out of contention. However, the contest took a dramatic turn in the closing moments as Abor SHS correctly answered two riddles to overturn the deficit and snatch victory, sparking jubilant celebrations among their supporters.

The final scores saw Abor SHS finish with 42 points, followed by St. Paul’s SHS with 40 points, while Anfoega SHS placed third with 27 points. The victory secures Abor SHS the final qualification slot from the Volta Region for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Championship, bringing the regional qualifying competition to an exciting conclusion.

Zion College has secured qualification to the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) Championship after defeating Abor SHS and Sokode SHTS in a fiercely contested Volta Regional Qualifiers contest. The victory sees Zion College advance to the national championship as the Volta Region’s representative after finishing with 45 points, ahead of Abor SHS on 31 points and Sokode SHTS on 22 points. The contest began on a competitive note, with all three schools showing determination in the opening round.

Zion College and Abor SHS quickly emerged as the frontrunners, while Sokode SHTS struggled to keep pace. By the end of the first round, Zion College had established a narrow lead with 22 points. Abor SHS followed with 18 points, while Sokode SHTS trailed with six points.