![**Title: PRESEC Legon Secures Historic Eighth NSMQ Trophy** *Ghana - [Date]* In a historic victory, PRESEC Legon has clinched its eighth National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) trophy, marking the second successful title defense in the competition's history. This outstanding achievement solidifies PRESEC Legon's position as the only school to hold the NSMQ title defense record. They initially set this record in 2006, and have now added a second consecutive title defense to their legacy. PRESEC Legon faced strong competition from their city rivals, Achimota School, and Opoku Ware School from Kumasi. Both schools aimed to secure their third NSMQ title, but PRESEC Legon's dominance prevailed. However, PRESEC Legon's journey to the 2023 title was anything but easy. They faced fierce competition and nearly suffered an upset during their quarterfinal clash. Accra Academy challenged them with a spirited performance, gaining admiration from NSMQ fans. The final match showcased PRESEC Legon's unwavering strength. In the first round, they took the lead with 18 points, while Achimota School and Opoku Ware School trailed with 11 and 09 points, respectively. The intense competition continued into the second round, where Achimota and OWASS accumulated 14 and 12 points, respectively, but PRESEC maintained a commanding lead with 23 points. The third round's "problem of the day" saw PRESEC earn four points, while Achimota and OWASS secured three and two points, demonstrating their tenacity. Achimota School closed in on PRESEC in the true or false section (round four), reducing the lead to 21 points for PRESEC, but OWASS had 20 points. The final round, featuring riddles, decided the championship. PRESEC excelled in this round, answering most riddles and securing their win. They moved from 31 points to 40, while Achimota School and Opoku Ware School finished with 28 and 23 points, respectively. PRESEC Legon's victory reaffirms their dominance in the NSMQ, silencing critics and maintaining their top position. Achimota School and other contenders will have to wait another year to challenge PRESEC's supremacy. In the end, PRESEC Legon's supporters celebrated with the chant: "8 is written, and God is gr8," as they basked in their continued excellence in the NSMQ competition.](https://ghstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PRESEC-Legon-Secures-Historic-Eighth-NSMQ-Trophy.webp)
In a historic victory, PRESEC Legon has clinched its eighth National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) trophy, marking the second successful title defence in the competition's history.
This outstanding achievement solidifies PRESEC Legon's position as the only school to hold the NSMQ title defence record. They initially set this record in 2006, and have now added a second consecutive title defence to their legacy.
PRESEC Legon faced strong competition from their city rivals, Achimota School, and Opoku Ware School from Kumasi. Both schools aimed to secure their third NSMQ title, but PRESEC Legon's dominance prevailed.
However, PRESEC Legon's journey to the 2023 title was anything but easy. They faced fierce competition and nearly suffered an upset during their quarterfinal clash. Accra Academy challenged them with a spirited performance, gaining admiration from NSMQ fans.
The final match showcased PRESEC Legon's unwavering strength. In the first round, they took the lead with 18 points, while Achimota School and Opoku Ware School trailed with 11 and 09 points, respectively.
The intense competition continued into the second round, where Achimota and OWASS accumulated 14 and 12 points, respectively, but PRESEC maintained a commanding lead with 23 points.
The third round's “problem of the day” saw PRESEC earn four points, while Achimota and OWASS secured three and two points, demonstrating their tenacity. Achimota School closed in on PRESEC in the true or false section (round four), reducing the lead to 21 points for PRESEC, but OWASS had 20 points.
The final round, featuring riddles, decided the championship. PRESEC excelled in this round, answering most riddles and securing their win. They moved from 31 points to 40, while Achimota School and Opoku Ware School finished with 28 and 23 points, respectively.
PRESEC Legon's victory reaffirms their dominance in the NSMQ, silencing critics and maintaining their top position. Achimota School and other contenders will have to wait another year to challenge PRESEC's supremacy.
In the end, PRESEC Legon's supporters celebrated with the chant: “8 is written, and God is gr8,” as they basked in their continued excellence in the NSMQ competition.
