​Nashua South Beats Raymond in Granite State Challenge

DURHAM, NH — The Nashua South Panthers were represented by captain Nisha Devasia, Ankita Devasia, Jack Leatherman, and Ben Telerski, with alternates George Eid and Waithira Kiritu, and were coached by Gregory Montine and Neil Claffey. The Raymond Ramswere represented by captain Anthony Conchiglia, James Coomey, Colton Corriveau, and Jacob Rubin, with alternates Keri Lang and Andrew Dupuis, and were coached by Elizabeth and Thomas Koch.

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"The game went well, even though we didn't go as far as we'd hoped," said a player from Raymond. "The Granite State Challenge experience is something I'm going to remember for the rest of my life."

Nashua South now advances to the second round of Granite State Challenge. Hosted by Jim Jeannotte, the popular quiz contest began the season with 16 Granite State high school teams battling toward the coveted SUPERCHALLENGE title. Also, for a fifth year, there will be a Granite State vs. Bay State Governor's Cup match between the winners of the Granite State SuperChallenge and the WGBH Boston High School Quiz Show.

New Hampshire's top high school academic teams demonstrate remarkable teamwork, quick thinking and smarts as they play Granite State Challenge. The game emphasizes quick recall of math, science, social studies, language arts and fine arts facts—along with questions about current events, entertainment, sports, and New England.

Watch Granite State Challenge Saturdays at 6 PM on NHPTV PRIME, with multiple airdates on NHPTV PRIME and NHPTV EXPLORE. All games are available to watch online at video.nhptv.org. Online GSC quizzes keep students and audiences involved in the fun. nhptv.org/gsc

Granite State Challenge is generously funded by lead sponsor Unitil, a provider of natural gas and electricity to customers in New England. Additional funding is provided by NEA-New Hampshire, Heinemann Publishing, D.F. Richard Energy, Measured Progress, Pax World Donor Advised Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation, New Hampshire Magazine, and our Super Sunday partner, Manchester Community College.

Submitted by New Hampshire Public Television.