- High School Quiz Competition Available on NHPTV, Video Podcast, and YouTube -
(DURHAM, February 14, 2008) - The answer to one question decided the winner of last night's Granite State Challenge match, as Bishop Brady High School claimed a narrow victory over Nashua High School South by a score of 200 to 195, advancing them to the quarterfinals. The series airs Wednesdays @ 7:30 p.m., and re-airs Saturdays @ 8:30 a.m. on NHPTV. The victorious Bishop Brady Giants were comprised of seniors Tara Fitzgerald, Johnny Bassett and Noah Mellen, junior Janet Moffatt, alternates Jenn Parsons and Thomas Hayes, and coaches Jim Miller and Steve Woodward. The Nashua Panthers team included juniors Jonathan Blotchky, Julie Rahilly, Alexander Chen, Mayesha Quasem, and alternate Alex H. They were coached by Neil Claffey and Catherine E. Poulin.Bishop Brady High School faces Winnacunnet Regional High School in the quarterfinals of Granite State Challenge. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tune in Wed., 2/20 @ 7:30 p.m. to watchCalvary Christian High School vs. Newmarket High School South --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tune in each Wednesday night @ 7:30 p.m. to follow your favorite teams and track their progress. The popular quiz contest begins with 32 Granite State high school teams battling toward the coveted SuperChallenge title. There are four single-elimination rounds leading to the final contest in May. If you miss a match and want to see how your favorite team fared, watch Granite State Challenge online at www.nhptv.org/gsc and on YouTube, or download it from the Granite State Challenge website or iTunes Music Store as a video podcast.Now celebrating its 25th year, Granite State Challenge brings New Hampshire's top high school academic teams head-to-head in spirited competition. The game emphasizes quick recall of factual material in all major disciplines - math, science, social studies, language arts, and fine arts - along with a smattering of pop culture trivia and New Hampshire topics. Host Jim Jeannotte asks the Challenge questions to the teams; co-host Tim Estiloz interviews team members prior to the game.Major funding for Granite State Challenge is provided by the New Hampshire Lottery. Additional funding is provided by Public Service of New Hampshire, the Community College System of New Hampshire, Irving Oil, and the NHHEAF Network Organizations.
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