Amaniampong SHS have picked up right where they left off in the regional qualifiers, as they got off to a flying start in their NSMQ 2025 preliminary clash, leading with 42 points after round two before sealing a dominant victory.

The Ashanti powerhouse, who recorded the highest score in the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers, maintained a fine form throughout the contest at the Auditorium 900, finishing with an impressive 69 points.

Their brilliance left OLA SHS (Ho) trailing in second place with 41 points, while debutants Juaboso SHS managed 24 points in their maiden appearance on the national stage.

Even though OLA SHS (Ho) could not secure the win, there is still a glimmer of hope. As one of the top-scoring runners-up, they could still progress to the one-eighth stage, with five of the best-performing second-placed schools set to advance.

They will, however, have to wait and see how the remaining preliminary contests unfold.