Junior Sharks 8 Round 16- Akwadum Methodist get standing ovation despite loss to Dahin Sheli

Akwadum found their way into the hearts of Junior Sharks fans when in their first ever Junior Sharks contest against Kotoka Basic, they claimed a shocking victory.

Their story in Junior Sharks 8 nearly mirrored that of Dahin Sheli themselves who made it all the way to the quarterfinals in their very first participation in Junior Sharks 7.

It so happened that unfortunately for Akwadum Methodist, the difficulty level at this stage of the competition was beyond their limit.

Dahin Sheli, it appeared had found a way to stay afloat in turbulent waters, and would go on to win this contest unchallenged.

Round 1 (Right Corner)

Questions in this round, at the risk of repetiton require teams to be abreast with current affairs, diplomatic and geo-political news.

When scores were shown, it was Dahin Sheli who were on top of their social literacy, with thirty (30) points to show while Akwadum did well to make ten (10) points.

Round 2 (R Cubed Round)

Dahin Sheli quickly took the first question in the round and they were spot on. It was all Dahin Sheli in the English segment.

Just like the Reading & Writing, the Arithmetics segment was once again a very good output for Dahin Sheli.

Akwadum were not so lucky with their responses but they were able to net a few to end the round with twenty (20) points while Dahin Sheli won the round with sixty (60) points.

Round 3 (STEM Round)

Dahin was the first to bag the first correct riddle and then a second one.

They missed a few, stayed away from some, but hit many more correctly to lead the round with thirty (30) points.

Akwadum were in no mood to suffer penalties, thus kept their mouths on mute. They had no score in this round.

Round 4 (One-on-one)

For their english experts, Dahin Sheli introduced Marilyn while Akwadum brought Betty, but none answered any of the two questions.

Abdul Jalil and Jennifer in Math for Dahin and Akwadum respectively followed.

First question was wrongly answered by Abdul but he hit home the second question.

David and Nana Kweku for Akwadum and Dahin as Science experts continued the.

It was Nana Kweku, an MVP of Junior Sharks 8 potential who grabbed all two questions.

Sulemana and Derek for Dahin and Akwadum respectively in General Knowledge drew the curtains on this entertaining contest.

Belatedly but beautifully Derek bagged ten ( 10) points for Akwadum.

Scores showed Dahin Sheli winning this round with thirty (30) points.

End of contest scores projected went forty (40) points for Akwadum while Dahin Sheli ran victorious with one hundred and fifty (150 points.

With a little more effort and direction, Akwadum can rise to be counted among the creme de la creme of The junior Sharks quiz.

Thanks for showing up, and big congratulations to Dahin Sheli.