Granite State Challenge

BEDFORD WINS

The Bulldogs of Bedford High edged the Sabers of Souhegan High by the slimmest of margins in a thrilling second Round One matchup of Granite State Challenge.

Bedford High—home to 1,492 students—last reached the championship in 2017, where they finished as runners-up to Nashua High South.

With the win, Bedford advances to the quarterfinals, where they’ll face a formidable Nashua High South squad. That matchup airs Thursday, April 9, at 8:30 p.m. on NHPBS Prime.

Be sure to tune in for the next Round One showdown as Bishop Brady takes on Profile High, airing Thursday, February 26, at 8:30 p.m. on NHPBS Prime.

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GSC Fun Facts

  • Granite State Challenge premiered on January 30, 1984.
  • 21 NH high schools have taken home the GSC Championship Trophy.
  • Londonderry High School took the first championship title.
  • Merrimack High School took the 2025 title.
  • Merrimack holds the record for championship titles at 5.
  • Over 6,900 students have participated in GSC.
  • Over 138,000 questions have been asked on GSC.
  • Ken Burns, Tom Bergeron, Mike O'Malley, and Stephen Colbert have all asked questions on Granite State Challenge.

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