The Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School (Presec)-Legon proved that Ghana SHS- Tamale and St. Mary's Boy' SHS are no match for them as they eased past their contenders to book their slot in the quarterfinals.

The 'blue magicians' started their title defence in the 2021 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) with outstanding class after beating their contenders to pulp.

After five competitive rounds, the 'Odadeɛs' broke records with 71 points victory over their competitors.

For most old students of Presec-Legon, the standard is already set for them and they are hopeful the school will make a third consecutive appearance at the grand finale.

The 2020 NSMQ champions were awarded Gh₵2,000 for the Airtel/Tigo Highest Scorer Award, though they could not grab a perfect score in the Problem of the Day round.

Kumapley:

End of Contest -

PRESEC, Legon: 71pts
St. Mary’s Boys’ SHS: 27pts
Ghana SHS, Tamale: 26pts #NSMQ2021 #NSMQinKumasi #Primetime pic.twitter.com/pFffi9r2sZ

— NSMQ Ghana (@NSMQGhana) November 16, 2021

Their win sends them to the quarterfinal of this year's competition and guarantees them a place in next year’s national championship.

Presec-Legon will compete with Techiman SHS and Swedru SHS in the quarter-final stage on Friday, November 19 at the Saarah-Mensah auditorium on the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology campus.

Meanwhile, Keta SHS has also qualified for the next phase of the championship after knocking out Adventist SHS, Bantama and Fomena T.I. AMASS.

It finished the contest with 53 points while Adventist SHS, Bantama and Fomena T.I. AMASS secured 27 points and 23 points, respectively.

Saarah-Mensah:

DZOLALIIIIIIIIII

Keta SHTS is in the Quarterfinals of #NSMQ2021#NSMQinKumasi #Primetime pic.twitter.com/BYliuwMoLX

— NSMQ Ghana (@NSMQGhana) November 16, 2021