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Tamale Senior High School has knocked out Achimota School from the 2021 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ).
It was a tough contest for the Motown boys as the fortified 'Lions' had their noses in the front right from the beginning of the competition.
The stars of the North fought effortlessly to book their place in the quarter-final stage of the championship.
Tamasco won the Prudential Life NSMQ Star award for getting a perfect score in the problem of the day. The team was awarded ¢2,400.
At the end of the contest, Tamasco secured 56 points while Achimota School lagged with 48 points. Kalpohin SHS was left in the distance with only 14 points.
Saarah-Mensah:
— NSMQ Ghana (@NSMQGhana) November 17, 2021
Congratulations 🎉 to the star of the North; Tamale SHS for effortlessly booking their spot in the quarterfinal.#NSMQinKumasi #NSMQ2021 #Primetime pic.twitter.com/RGX6ktFsm6
In 2018, Tamale SHS beat Achimota School in a one-eighth clash, with only a three-point margin after a tiebreaker contest.
End of contest:
— NSMQ Ghana (@NSMQGhana) June 25, 2018
Tamale SHS: 48pts
Achimota School: 45pts
Apam SHS: 35pts
Congratulations Tamale SHS...that was very well done. See you in the Quarterfinals...#NSMQ2018 #Oneeighth #NSMQat25 #Primetimeat25
If their points remain the highest for the day, Tamale SHS will receive the Airtel/Tigo Highest Scorer award.
Meanwhile, Achimota School has taken to Twitter to congratulate Tamasco on its victory.
Congratulations to @TamaleSHS #NorthernLight 🎉 Best of luck on your journey ahead @NSMQGhana
— Achimota School (@AchimotaSchool) November 17, 2021
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