Shama SHS started the contest strongly, building an early lead over its competitors and creating a cushion that proved crucial in the final stages. The deciding riddle segment added further tension to the contest, with neither Shama SHS nor Fiaseman SHS able to secure points from the questions. Despite the late challenge from Fiaseman, Shama SHS held on to its earlier advantage to secure victory and book its place among schools competing at the 2026 NSMQ Championship. Fiaseman SHS, despite an impressive fightback, fell short by four points, while Methodist SHS, Sekondi exited the competition after a difficult outing. Shama SHS becomes one of several schools from the Western Region to secure qualification for the 2026 NSMQ Nationals.