Presbyterian Boys' SHS has eliminated Ghana National College and Koforidua Sec. Tech in the quarter-final stage of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) to progress to the next stage of the competition.

The last contest in the one-fourth stage of the competition proved to be an intriguing and heart-racing kind as the five-time champion Presec, Legon that are on a 6th trophy quest faced Ghana National College and Koforidua Sec. Tech. School.

On Sunday, contestants' Benjamin Quansah and Gakpetor Daniel of Presec Legon rocketed their school to the semi-final stage of the race.

End of Round 1

Ghana National College: 29pts
PRESEC, Legon: 27pts
Koforidua Sec Tech Sch: 17pts

What comes next? It's the SPEEEEEEEED Race 💨#NSMQ2020 #NSMQQuarterfinals #Primetime pic.twitter.com/HJ0oGMJxuC

— NSMQ Ghana (@NSMQGhana) October 4, 2020

In round 1 of the contest, Ghana National College swiftly grabbed the lead position with 29 points.

But proving to be a fierce contender, "The Boys in Blue" secured 27 points on the scoreboard.

Koforidua Sec. Tech. School managed to earn 17 points at the end of the first round.

End of Round 2

PRESEC, Legon: 31pts
Ghana National College: 29pts
Koforidua Sec Tech Sch: 25pts

That was a very "speedy" Round 2, wouldn't you agree?

😎#NSMQ2020 #NSMQQuarterfinals #Primetime pic.twitter.com/tg7j9yOs4R

— NSMQ Ghana (@NSMQGhana) October 4, 2020

Presec, Legon seized the baton and led the speed race in round 2 with 31 points.

Losing their sight, Ghana National College landed with 29 points close to the five-time winners.

Koforidua Sec. Tech. School found its way in this round with 25 points.

Problem of the Day scores scores

PRESEC, Legon: 1
Koforidua Sec Tech Sch: 1
Ghana National College: 0#NSMQ2020 #NSMQQuarterfinals #Primetime pic.twitter.com/v7o94uUA9s

— NSMQ Ghana (@NSMQGhana) October 4, 2020

All three schools found it challenging to get their heads around the Problem of the day in round 3.

Presec, Legon and Koforidua Sec. Tech. School secured 1 point at the end of the round.

Unfortunately, the Cape Coast-based school was unable to amass points to their tally.

End of Round 4

PRESEC Legon: 45pts
Ghana National College: 42pts
Koforidua Sec Tech Sch: 39pts

Too close 🤫#NSMQQuarterfinals #NSMQ2020 #Primetime pic.twitter.com/IQDYlFGbtN

— NSMQ Ghana (@NSMQGhana) October 4, 2020

With 45 points, Presec Legon led the pack in round 4. A three-point margin landed Ghana National College at 42 points.

Koforidua Sec. Tech. School at the last place scored 39 points.

BLUEEEEEEEEEEE!

🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵

Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School (PRESEC), Legon is our last Semifinalist.#NSMQQuarterfinals #NSMQ2020 #Primetime pic.twitter.com/C6vZtsOprB

— NSMQ Ghana (@NSMQGhana) October 4, 2020

Answering the first two riddles in round 5, the "Ɔdadeɛ"‬ boys of Presec, Legon scored 51 points and eliminated its contending schools from the race.

Though Koforidua Sec. Tech School picked up the pace in the last round, their best was not enough.

With 42 points respectively, Ghana National College and Koforidua Sec. Tech. School were eliminated at the quarter-final stage.