<p>The semi-finals of the National Science and Maths Quiz wrapped up at the University of Cape Coast in spectacular fashion, and the Grand Finale lineup is now official. Come September 10 at the UG Premier Domes in Accra, three schools will be fighting it out for the title: St. Augustine's College, PRESEC-Legon, and, in a genuinely historic twist, Accra Academy.</p><p> <b>What Went Down in the Semi-Finals</b></p><p> <b>Semi-Final 1 belonged to St. Augustine's College.</b> In a clash of traditional powerhouses, AUGUSCO put up 52 points to stop five-time champions Prempeh College, who finished on 47, and Pope John SHS, who scored 28. It came down to the calculation and speed rounds, where AUGUSCO's execution was simply sharper than everyone else on stage.</p><p> <b>Semi-Final 2 was another comfortable outing for PRESEC-Legon.</b> The eight-time champions kept their dominant run going, led by their trio of Jason, Kekeli, and Akosah, who steered the team to 44 points. St. John's School finished with 25 and Tamale SHS with 16, and neither team was ever really able to close the gap.</p><p> <b>Semi-Final 3 gave us the story of the tournament.</b> Accra Academy made history by qualifying for their very first Grand Finale, and they did it in style, putting up 54 points, the highest score of any semi-final, to eliminate private school sensation Bright SHS on 44 and two-time champions Achimota School on 41. For a school that's been chasing this moment since 2019, it was a long time coming.</p><p> <b>What People Are Saying</b></p><p> Accra Academy's celebration has completely taken over social media. "Bleoo" alumni and supporters have been posting jama videos and celebration clips all day, and it's easy to understand why. Years of quarter-final exits will do that to a fanbase, and finally breaking through has sparked a wave of genuine, unfiltered joy online.</p><p> Meanwhile, PRESEC's "Odadeɛ" faithful remain loud and confident as ever. Between knocking out defending champions Mfantsipim in the quarters and cruising through their semi-final, a lot of fans are treating a 9th trophy as more or less a formality at this point.</p><p> AUGUSCO's supporters, for their part, are pointing to composure. Making three straight Grand Finale appearances since 2024 is not something many schools can claim, and plenty of neutral observers see St. Augustine's College as the one team with the tactical discipline to actually challenge PRESEC's dominance.</p><p> <b>Grand Finale Breakdown: Who Wins on September 10?</b></p><p> <b>PRESEC-Legon remain the favorites.</b> They've been the most consistent team across every round of this tournament, and their buzzer speed combined with their problem-solving efficiency makes them the clear pick to secure an unprecedented 9th national title.</p><p> <b>St. Augustine's College are the tactical threat.</b> Their strength in the technical rounds gives them the firepower to go point for point with PRESEC when the pressure is at its highest, and that's exactly the kind of matchup that could keep this final close.</p><p> <b>Accra Academy are the hungry underdogs.</b> After decades of near misses, they arrive at the final with the most momentum of any school in the field, backed by that tournament-best 54 point semi-final performance. Never underestimate a team that finally has nothing left to prove but everything left to win.</p><p> Who are you backing to lift the trophy at the UG Premier Domes on September 10?&nbsp;</p><p> Drop your predictions below.</p>