Amaniampong SHS outshone OLA SHS, Ho, and Juaboso SHS with an impressive 69 points to win Contest 7 of the 2025 NSMQ preliminaries, reaffirming their growing stature in national science and mathematics competitions.
A Dominant Opening for Amaniampong SHS
The seventh contest of the 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) preliminary stage offered an exciting blend of confidence and composure as Amaniampong Senior High School from the Ashanti Region secured a decisive victory. They scored 69 points, while OLA SHS, Ho from the Volta Region followed with 41 points, and Juaboso SHS of the Western North Region finished with 24 points.
From the first bell, Amaniampong’s team displayed a level of precision that separated them from their opponents. Their calm control over the rapid-fire rounds and consistent teamwork gave the audience an early hint of how the contest would end.
Inside the Contest: Round-by-Round Reflection
The opening round set the tone for Amaniampong SHS. Their speed in identifying core scientific principles and solving foundational equations gave them an early lead.
By the second round, the energy in the hall shifted. OLA SHS, Ho, a determined all-girls institution, began closing the gap, particularly in the chemistry and biology segments where their reasoning was sharp and well-coordinated. Their captain led with clarity, drawing brief applause from spectators for steady composure.
Juaboso SHS, competing in their second NSMQ appearance, struggled in the early stages but showed flashes of potential during the “Problem of the Day,” where their method was correct though incomplete.
Amaniampong, however, maintained dominance through the final round. Their lead expanded with each bonus question, closing the contest on a high and finishing as one of the top scorers on Day One.
Performance Strengths and Team Dynamics
The defining strength of Amaniampong SHS lay in their coordination. Their captain, confident yet calculated, directed the team’s rhythm, ensuring every round was approached strategically. Their mastery of mathematical computation and physics applications reflected weeks of focused preparation.
OLA SHS, Ho’s performance deserves special mention. Despite the margin, their 41 points remain one of the best female school scores so far in the preliminary stage. Their teamwork and poise indicate a side capable of contesting for a high-scoring runners-up slot into the one-eighth stage.
Juaboso SHS demonstrated resilience. While their total of 24 points could not compete with the leaders, their growth since their debut participation signals a rising interest in STEM at the district level.
Amaniampong’s Consistent Rise in NSMQ History
For followers of the NSMQ, Amaniampong SHS’s victory did not come as a surprise. Over the past few years, the school has steadily built a name as one of the emerging powerhouses from the Ashanti Region.
Their breakthrough came in the mid-2010s, where they earned successive qualifications to the national stage after years of early eliminations. They have since been known for their tactical approach and balanced teams. In recent editions, Amaniampong has reached the one-eighth and quarterfinal stages, earning respect for their analytical depth and quiet determination.
The 2025 campaign appears to continue this upward trajectory. Their 69 points rank among the highest scores of the preliminary stage so far — a performance that underscores their ambition to go beyond the quarterfinal mark this year.
Final Scores – Contest 7 (Day 1, NSMQ 2025)
- Amaniampong SHS: 69 points
- OLA SHS, Ho: 41 points
- Juaboso SHS: 24 points
Outlook for the Next Round
With this commanding start, Amaniampong SHS stands as a strong contender heading into the one-eighth stage. Their momentum, strategic depth, and proven discipline could make them one of the key schools to watch from the Ashanti Region.
OLA SHS, Ho’s strong performance may also secure them a slot as a highest-scoring runner-up, continuing the Volta Region’s tradition of academic resilience in the NSMQ.
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