On July 7, 2023, the finals of the Bono/Ahafo zonal championship of the National Science and Maths Quiz took place, where four prominent schools competed for the coveted title.
Among the participants were Sunyani SHS, Akumfi Ameyaw SHTS, St. James Seminary SHS, and Methodist SHTS. The competition was intense, and each school displayed their intellectual prowess.
Ultimately, the defending champions, St. James Seminary SHS, showcased their exceptional knowledge and skill, emerging triumphant to retain their title as the Bono/Ahafo Zonal Champions, twice in a row.
The First Round
The competition commenced with the first round, and all the schools fought hard to secure an early advantage. The scores at the end of the first round were Sunyani SHS 15, Akumfi Ameyaw SHTS 15, St. James Seminary SHS 13, and Methodist SHTS 0. It was a closely contested round, with Sunyani SHS and Akumfi Ameyaw SHTS leading the pack.
| School | Score |
| Sunyani SHS | 15 |
| Akumfi Ameyaw SHTS | 15 |
| St. James Sem. SHS | 13 |
| Methodist SHTS | 0 |
The Second Round
As the competition progressed into the second round, the schools displayed their breadth of knowledge in science and mathematics. St. James Seminary SHS made a remarkable comeback, accumulating a score of 28, while Akumfi Ameyaw SHTS followed with 18 points. Sunyani SHS secured 14 points, and Methodist SHTS remained at 0.
| School | Score |
| St. James Sem. SHS | 28 |
| Akumfi Ameyaw SHTS | 18 |
| Sunyani SHS | 14 |
| Methodist SHTS | 0 |
The Third Round
With each passing round, the intensity of the competition heightened. In the third round, St. James Seminary SHS continued their impressive performance, increasing their lead to 38 points. Sunyani SHS demonstrated resilience, accumulating 24 points, and Akumfi Ameyaw SHTS closely trailed with 23 points. Unfortunately, Methodist SHTS struggled to gain momentum and remained at -2 points.
| School | Score |
| St. James Sem. SHS | 38 |
| Sunyani SHS | 24 |
| Akumfi Ameyaw SHTS | 23 |
| Methodist SHTS | -2 |
The Final Round
As the final round commenced, St. James Seminary SHS showcased their depth of knowledge, securing an additional 3 points to reach a total of 41. Sunyani SHS fought valiantly and concluded the competition with 27 points. Akumfi Ameyaw SHTS trailed closely with 26 points. Methodist SHTS, despite their efforts, ended the quiz with -2 points.
| School | Score |
| St. James Sem. SHS | 41* |
| Sunyani SHS | 27 |
| Akumfi Ameyaw SHTS | 26 |
| Methodist SHTS | -2 |
The victory sparked jubilation among the students, teachers, and supporters of St. James Seminary SHS. The team showcased their exceptional knowledge in science and mathematics throughout the competition, proving their worth as defending champions.
Congratulations to all the participating schools for their remarkable performance and to St. James Seminary SHS for their outstanding achievement.
Source: GESHub.org
