Described by many as the “kings of Bono East,” Kintampo SHS had become synonymous with excellence in regional science and maths contests, making four straight appearances at the nationals from 2021 to 2024.

Their qualification in previous years often felt like a guarantee until today’s contest changed everything, where they fell short by three points, gaining 35 and Tuobodom, 38.

Facing Tuobodom SHTS, Amanten SHS, and Kesse Basahyia SHTS, Kintampo were widely tipped to advance. But Tuobodom had other plans. With unwavering composure, they edged out the giants in a contest that quickly turned from routine to remarkable.

The victory marks a defining moment for Tuobodom SHTS, who are now heading to the nationals for the second year in a row. Last year’s qualification was seen by some as a surprise this year, it’s a statement now according to their NSMQ Cordinator.

For Kintampo SHS, the defeat ends a golden run to the regional finals but may have another attempt to search for a slot in the national championship later today in contest four as second runner up due to the absence of schools in contest 4.

Source: Collins Frimpong

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That’s the resilient story of Tuobodom SHTS who lived up to their school’s motto “Our suffering will never be in vain” to secure their first national slot after many years of attempts.

Their qualifications to the national tournament is one that will be written in the history books of the school.

The school defeated Notre Dame Girls SHS, Amanten SHS and Kajaji SHS in a heated contest to secure the second slot for the Bono East region in the national tournament.

The school, together with Kintampo SHS, Notre Dame Girls, Techiman SHS and Akumefi Ameyaw SHS will represent the Bono East region in this year’s tournament.

Notre Dame Girls and Akumefi Ameyaw failed to win their first round of contests but qualified as top runners-up and sat for a second contest after two schools failed to show up to compete in two separate contests.

The schools after being granted the second chance did not take it lightly but put in more efforts to reclaim their slots at the tournament.

Akumefi Ameyaw won their contest against Atebubu SHS and Yeji SHS.

Techiman SHS have since 2021 struggled to secure a national slot after they were kicked out at the quarterfinal stage.

The students are ready to snatch a seat at the national championship and project the Bono East region.

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