The organisers of the Sharks Quiz have ordered a re-run of the decisive tie-breaker between Keta Senior High Technical School (KETASCO) and St. Augustine’s College (AUGUSCO) following a formal protest and subsequent review of a disputed answer that influenced the outcome of their quarterfinal contest.
In a press statement dated 19th March 2026, the Sharks Quiz Academic Board explained that the contest, which was closely fought, reached a tie-breaker stage after both schools demonstrated strong performances. During this phase, contestants were presented with a sequence of questions spanning Science, Mathematics, English, and General Knowledge. However, both teams failed to correctly answer the initial Science and Mathematics questions.
The controversy arose during the English Language segment when contestants were asked: “In Greek tragedy, what term describes the moment of highest tension in the plot?” KETASCO responded with “Climax,” an answer that was not accepted at the time. The contest proceeded, allowing AUGUSCO to answer a subsequent General Knowledge question, after which they were declared winners.
Dissatisfied with the ruling, a formal protest was lodged, prompting a comprehensive review by the Quiz Jury and Academic Board. The review involved an in-depth examination of literary definitions and accepted interpretations within Greek tragedy and general narrative structure.
According to the Board’s findings, while the term “Peripeteia” specifically denotes a reversal of fortune in Greek tragedy, the term “Climax” is also widely recognized in literary analysis as the point of highest tension in a plot. This broader interpretation, the Board noted, is applicable to Greek tragedy as well.
Based on this assessment, the Academic Board concluded that KETASCO’s response was valid, accurate, and should have been accepted during the contest.
In the interest of fairness and to uphold the integrity of the competition, the Board has therefore resolved that the tie-breaker stage be re-run. The rematch is scheduled for Monday, 23rd March 2026, when both schools will compete once again to determine the rightful winner of the quarterfinal encounter.
The statement further acknowledged the exceptional performance, discipline, and sportsmanship exhibited by both KETASCO and AUGUSCO throughout the contest. It emphasized that the decision to re-run the tie-breaker reflects the organizers’ commitment to fairness, academic rigor, and transparent adjudication.
The Sharks Quiz Academic Board also expressed appreciation to stakeholders, participants, and supporters for their understanding and continued trust in the competition as it works to resolve the matter conclusively.
