Winnisquam Defeats Trinity on Granite State SuperChallenge

(DURHAM, May 28, 2004) - During last night's 21st anniversary edition of New Hampshire Public Television's Granite State SuperChallenge, Winnisquam Regional High School defeated Trinity High School to become the first three-time SuperChallenge winner. Winnisquam took the lead early in the game, and after seven rounds of intense competition, claimed the coveted title of SuperChallenge state champions. The final score was 525-405. The season began in September, with 32 New Hampshire high school teams competing. Four rounds narrowed the field to the final two teams. Winnisquam was represented by seniors Frankin Rea and Logan Phillips, junior Frank Shepherd, and freshman Henry Rea. They were coached by Neal Byles. Competing for Trinity were senior Sarah Stein, juniors Jason Surano, Conor Frain and Andrew Lutz. The team was coached by Marigrace O'Gorski. Granite State Challenge was a family competition this year for two of the Winnisquam team members, brothers Franklin and Henry Rea. Their father David is the co-coach of the Laconia High School Granite State Challenge team.This is the third SuperChallenge title for the Winnisquam Bears; the school earned its other titles in 1988 and 1993. This was the second championship appearance for the Trinity Pioneers.Granite State Challenge is a televised quiz competition showcasing New Hampshire high school academic teams. The competition emphasizes quick recall of factual material in all major disciplines - math, science, social studies, language arts and fine arts - with a few questions about current events, movies and TV, sports, and New Hampshire people, places and events. If you've missed a show and want to see the teams take the Challenge with Jim, or you want to learn more about the players through interviews with co-host Tim Estiloz, watch GSC online at www.nhptv.org/product/gsc/gsc.htm.Major funding for Granite State Challenge is provided by the New Hampshire Lottery. Additional funding is provided by Public Service of New Hampshire, the New Hampshire Community Technical Colleges, Irving Oil, and the New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation.Beyond its award-winning local and national television programs, NHPTV provides instructional services for 220,000 students from kindergarten through high school; offers Ready To Learn programs for children, preschool to age 12; and provides professional development programs and advanced technology training for parents, educators and child-care providers in New Hampshire and neighboring states. For more information about NHPTV programs that entertain, educate and enrich, visit www.nhptv.org.Beyond its award-winning local and national television programs, NHPTV is a leader in education and community outreach. NHPTV provides instructional services for 220,000 students from kindergarten through high school; offers Ready To Learn programs and services for children preschool to age 8, parents, and early education professionals; and provides professional development programs and advanced technology training for educators in New Hampshire and neighboring states. For more information about NHPTV programs that entertain, educate and enrich, visit www.nhptv.org.

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