Granite State Challenge
We Have a Champion!
Congratulations to Merrimack High for their win against Bow High School in the 2021 Granite State Challenge Championship game. This is their second championship in a row. Both teams had stellar seasons, and we look forward to seeing them back for the next season of Granite State Challenge.
GRANITE STATE CHALLENGE Gives academically talented students a platform in which they can receive the same accolades and recognition and generate school spirit in the same manner as their athletic peers. Develops and fosters good relations with participant schools, teachers, and students. Introduces viewers to a representative sample of the future of New Hampshire. Serves as an educational resource for schools, parents, and students.
GRANITE STATE CHALLENGE 2021 Teams
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Additional funding provided by NEA New Hampshire, Safety Insurance, New Hampshire Lottery, D.F. Richard, Cognia, and HRCU.
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Super Challenge
Merrimack takes on Bow in the final matchup of the season.
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TV Schedule
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quarter final 4: bow v stevens
Granite State Challenge
Sunday, 9/19 at 10:30 A.M. on NHPBS -
semi final 1: manchester central v merrimack
Granite State Challenge
Sunday, 9/26 at 10:30 A.M. on NHPBS -
semi final 2
Granite State Challenge
Sunday, 10/3 at 10:30 A.M. on NHPBS -
super challenge
Granite State Challenge
Sunday, 10/10 at 10:30 A.M. on NHPBS
GSC Fun Facts:
- The show premiered January 30, 1984
- Londonderry High School took the first championship title.
- Salem High School took the 2018 title!
- 6,000 students have participated in GSC.
- Over 106, 000 questions have been asked on GSC.
Semi Final 2
Bow takes on Portsmouth in this semi final matchup.
Semi Final 1
Manchester Central takes on Merrimack in this semi final matchup.
Quarter Final 4
Bow High takes on Stevens in the forth Quarterfinal match up.
Quarter Final 3
Portsmouth High takes on Londonderry in the third Quarterfinal match up.
Quarter Final 2: Merrimack Vs Plymouth
Defending champs Merrimack High against Plymouth Regional High.
Quarter Final 1: Manchester Central Vs Bishop Guertin
The Little Green of Manchester Central High take on the Cardinals of Bishop Guertin.
Salem V Stevens
The Salem High Blue Devils take on the Cardinals Stevens High.
Bow Vs Prospect Mountain
The Bow Falcons meet the Prospect Mountain Timberwolves.
Londondery Vs Pinkerton
The Lancers of Londonderry High take on the Astros of Pinkerton Academy
Oyster River Vs Portsmouth
The Bobcats of Oyster River High take on the Clippers of Portsmouth High.
Plymouth Vs Exeter
The Blue Hawks of Exeter High take on the Bobcats of Plymouth Regional High.
Merrimack Vs Sanborn
The Tomahawks of Merrimack High take on the Indians of Sanborn Regional High.
Bishop Guertin V Lin-Wood
The Cardinals of Bishop Guertin High take on the Lin-Wood Lumberjacks.
Manchester Central Vs Raymond
The Little Green of Manchester Central High take on the Rams of Raymond High.
Super Challenge - Merrimack Vs. Plymouth
The Bobcats of Plymouth Regional High take on the Tomahawks of Merrimack High.
Semifinal Match 2 - Plymouth Vs. Bow
The Falcons of Bow High take on the defending champions Plymouth Regional High Bobcats.
Semifinal Match 1 - Merrimack High Vs. Souhegan High
The Tomahawks of Merrimack High take on the Sabers of Souhegan High in the first semifinal
Quarterfinal Match 4 - Bow High Vs. Exeter High
The Falcons of Bow High take on the Blue Hawks of Exeter High in the final quarterfinal.
Quarterfinal Match 3 - Manchester Central Vs. Plymouth Regio
The Little Green of Manchester Central High take on the defending champ, Plymouth Regional
Quarterfinal Match 2 - Nashua South Vs. Souhegan
The Purple Panthers of Nashua High South take on the Souhegan High Sabers.
Quarterfinal Match 1 - Merrimack Vs. Academy for Science and
The Phoenix of the Academy for Science and Design take on the Tomahawks of Merrimack High.
Bow Vs Fall Mountain
The Bow High Falcons take on the Wildcats of Fall Mountain Regional High.
Bishop Guertin Vs Exeter
The Cardinals of Bishop Guertin High take on the Blue Hawks of Exeter High.
Hanover Vs Manchester Central
The Marauders of Hanover High take on the Little Green of Manchester Central.
Dover Vs Plymouth
The Bobcats of Plymouth Regional High take on the Dover Green Wave in round-one play.
Londonderry Vs Souhegan
The Londonderry High Lancers take on the Souhegan High Sabers.
Nashua South Vs Portsmouth
Nashua High South Purple Panthers meet the Portsmouth High Clippers in this round 1 match.
Academy For Science And Design V Littleton
The Academy for Science and Design Phoenix take on the Littleton High Crusaders.
Merrimack V Newfound
The Bears of Newfound Regional High School take on the Tomahawks of Merrimack High.
Dover High School Vs Profile High School | 2020 Wild Card
The Green Wave of Dover take on the Profile Patriots.
Newfound Regional Vs Sanborn | 2020 Wild Card
The Bears of Newfound take on the Sanborn Indians.
2019 SuperChallenge - Littleton Vs Plymouth
It's the final game of the season as Littleton High School matches wits with Plymouth.
Semifinal 2 - Plymouth Vs Merrimack
The Tomahawks of Merrimack High School battle the Bobcats of Plymouth in this semifinal ma
Semifinal 1 - Littleton Vs Manchester Central
Manchester Central matches wits against Littleton in the first semifinal match.
Quarter Final 4 - Nashua South Vs Merrimack
The Purple Panthers of Nashua High School South take on the Tomahawks of Merrimack.
Quarter Final 3 - Exeter Vs Plymouth
The Blue Hawks of Exeter take on the Bobcats of Plymouth in thie quarter final match up.
Quarter Final 3 - Exeter Vs Plymouth (Preview)
The Blue Hawks of Exeter take on the Bobcats of Plymouth in thie quarter final match up.
Quarter Final 2 - Souhegan Vs Manchester Central
Souhegan matches wits against Manchester Central.
Quarter Final 1 - Hanover Vs Littleton
Hanover matches wits against Littleton in the first quarter final match of the season.
Merrimack Vs Portsmouth
The Tomahawks of Merrimack High School take on Portsmouth High School.
Academy For Science And Design Vs Nashua South
The Academy For Science And Design takes on Nashua High School South.
Bishop Guertin Vs Plymouth
The Cardinals of Bishop Guertin High School meet the Bobcats of Plymouth Regional.
Exeter Vs Alvirne
The Blue Hawks of Exeter High School do battle with the Broncos of Alvirne High School.
Manchester Central Vs Portsmouth Christian
Manchester Central takes on Portsmouth Christian!
Fall Mountain Vs Souhegan
The Wildcats of Fall Mountain take on the Sabers of Souhegan.
Bow Vs Littleton
The Bow Falcons take on the Littleton Crusaders in a battle for the ages.
Hanover Vs Winnacunnet
The Hanover High Marauders take on the Winnacunnet High Warriors.
Alvirne vs Kingswood Regional | 2019 Wild Card Game
Alvirne High School and Kingswood Regional School compete.