{"id":68522,"date":"2025-07-02T16:51:57","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T16:51:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=68522"},"modified":"2025-07-02T16:51:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T16:51:57","slug":"nsmq2025-tuobodom-shts-topples-bono-east-kings-kintampo-shs-in-shocking-regional-qualifier-upset","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=68522","title":{"rendered":"#NSMQ2025: Tuobodom SHTS topples Bono East \u2018Kings\u2019 Kintampo SHS in shocking regional qualifier upset"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>1 Minute, 11 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><div>\n<p>The Bono East region has witnessed a major upset at the 2025 NSMQ regional qualifiers, as Tuobodom Senior High Technical School delivered a stunning blow to regional favourites Kintampo SHS, ending their long-standing dominance and booking a second consecutive ticket to the national championship in October.<\/p>\n<p>Described by many as the \u201ckings of Bono East,\u201d Kintampo SHS had become synonymous with excellence in regional science and maths contests, making four straight appearances at the nationals from 2021 to 2024. Their qualification in previous years often felt like a guarantee until today\u2019s contest changed everything where they fell short by three points, gaining 35 and Tuobodom, 38.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\"src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-119.png\" alt=\"#NSMQ2025: Tuobodom SHTS topples Bono East \u2018Kings\u2019 Kintampo SHS in shocking regional qualifier upset\" class=\"wp-image-10032793223\" title=\"#NSMQ2025: Tuobodom SHTS topples Bono East \u2018Kings\u2019 Kintampo SHS in shocking regional qualifier upset\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-119-1024x731.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-119-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-119-768x548.png 768w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-119-1536x1096.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-119-420x300.png 420w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-119-196x140.png 196w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-119-150x107.png 150w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-119-210x150.png 210w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-119-594x424.png 594w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-119-330x236.png 330w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-119-340x243.png 340w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-119-55x39.png 55w, https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-119.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n<p>Facing Tuobodom SHTS, Amanten SHS, and Kesse Basahyia SHTS, Kintampo were widely tipped to advance. But Tuobodom had other plans. With unwavering composure, they edged out the giants in a contest that quickly turned from routine to remarkable.<\/p>\n<p>The victory marks a defining moment for Tuobodom SHTS, who are now heading to the nationals for the second year in a row. Last year\u2019s qualification was seen by some as a surprise this year, it\u2019s a statement now according to their NSMQ Cordinator.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\"src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/TUO-2048x1463.jpg\" alt=\"#NSMQ2025: Tuobodom SHTS topples Bono East \u2018Kings\u2019 Kintampo SHS in shocking regional qualifier upset\" class=\"wp-image-10032793218\" title=\"#NSMQ2025: Tuobodom SHTS topples Bono East \u2018Kings\u2019 Kintampo SHS in shocking regional qualifier upset\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/TUO-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/TUO-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/TUO-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/TUO-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, 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