The 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) is heating up, and St. Thomas Aquinas SHS brought pure fire to the stage on Day 2 of the contest.

The atmosphere inside the CNC Auditorium was electric as St. Thomas clashed with Sacred Hearts SHS and Ngleshie Amanfro SHS in a thrilling academic battle that kept fans cheering till the final buzzer.

Right from Round One, St. Thomas made their intentions clear; they meant business. The boys in blue wasted no time, racing ahead with 27 points, while Sacred Hearts and Ngleshie trailed with 16 and 11 points, respectively. Their experience on the big stage was evident; confidence, precision, and teamwork were on full display.

By Round Two, the contest had turned into a masterclass. St. Thomas widened the gap effortlessly, storming to 40 points as the auditorium erupted in applause. Their opponents could only watch as the Aquinas boys cruised with style and composure, as they say, “when others felt the heat, St. Thomas was freezing.” Sacred Hearts tried to hold on with 27 points, while Ngleshie Amanfro remained at 11.

Round Three; the “Problem of the Day” proved tricky for all three schools, as none managed to snatch a point. But the drama was far from over.

In Round Four, Sacred Hearts mounted a spirited comeback, narrowing the gap and reminding everyone that they came to compete. Yet, St. Thomas stood their ground, flexing their academic might to secure 50 points, with Sacred Hearts earning 40 and Ngleshie 21.

And then came the final — Round Five. The atmosphere inside the auditorium was electric as St. Thomas Aquinas SHS unleashed their final burst of brilliance, answering with confidence and precision. The crowd erupted in cheers as they sealed their dominance with an impressive 62 points, booking a well-deserved spot in the one-eighth stage of the 2025 NSMQ.

It was a show of brilliance, teamwork, and sheer intellectual power, a statement from the one-time champions that they are back, stronger and hungrier than ever.

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