Kingston College lost the chance to defend their title when they were knocked out of the TVJ Schools' Challenge Quiz by Glenmuir High yesterday.
The second semi-final match was quite exciting. From section one of the match, Kingston College established a lead with six points while Glenmuir was close behind with five.
Section two was also close with both teams trying hard to maximise the minutes. Glenmuir gained 17 points in that segment to put its score at 22, while Kingston College gained 15 to increase their score to 21 points.
As the teams moved into the buzzer round, Glenmuir's lead widened as they received an additional two points for sports and Spanish questions. Section three of the match was equally intense and although Kingston College were within reach of the win, they failed to get enough questions correct and lost valuable points to end the match with 17 points.
Pulling ahead
Glenmuir, however, remained focused and gained enough points to distance themselves in the match to end the round with 32 points.
Diona Holmes, one of the coaches of the Glenmuir team, said that she was relieved. "I am so relieved. We went in as the underdogs but they have a fighting spirit," she said.
She added that while they will be facing a tough match against St Jago, they will be trying to get as prepared as possible. "You can't really underestimate your opponent so we will be taking a holistic approach," she said.
Christopher Harell, coach of the Kingston College team, said that despite the loss, they are proud of the team members. "We are extremely proud of the boys. We would have loved to go on to the finals, but we are still proud, of their performance," he said.
He added that he was especially proud, given the fact that they had a brand new team this year. He said he expected that with the experience they gained from this year's competition, they will be even stronger next year
Glenmuir out KC
Kingston College lost the chance to defend their title when they were knocked out of the TVJ Schools' Challenge Quiz by Glenmuir High yesterday.
The second semi-final match was quite exciting. From section one of the match, Kingston College established a lead with six points while Glenmuir was close behind with five.
Section two was also close with both teams trying hard to maximise the minutes. Glenmuir gained 17 points in that segment to put its score at 22, while Kingston College gained 15 to increase their score to 21 points.
As the teams moved into the buzzer round, Glenmuir's lead widened as they received an additional two points for sports and Spanish questions. Section three of the match was equally intense and although Kingston College were within reach of the win, they failed to get enough questions correct and lost valuable points to end the match with 17 points.
Glenmuir, however, remained focused and gained enough points to distance themselves in the match to end the round with 32 points.
Diona Holmes, one of the coaches of the Glenmuir team, said that she was relieved. "I am so relieved. We went in as the underdogs but they have a fighting spirit," she said.
She added that while they will be facing a tough match against St Jago, they will be trying to get as prepared as possible. "You can't really underestimate your opponent so we will be taking a holistic approach," she said.
Christopher Harell, coach of the Kingston College team, said that despite the loss, they are proud of the team members. "We are extremely proud of the boys. We would have loved to go on to the finals, but we are still proud, of their performance," he said.
He added that he was especially proud, given the fact that they had a brand new team this year. He said he expected that with the experience they gained from this year's competition, they will be even stronger next year