
Crestview vs St. John's Jesuit
Season 2024 Episode 18 | 26m 36sVideo has Closed Captions
Crestview and St. John's Jesuit high schools compete in a second round quiz bowl match.
Area high schools compete in a quiz bowl tournament. This week, Crestview and St. John's Jesuit high schools compete in a second round quiz bowl match.
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Crestview vs St. John's Jesuit
Season 2024 Episode 18 | 26m 36sVideo has Closed Captions
Area high schools compete in a quiz bowl tournament. This week, Crestview and St. John's Jesuit high schools compete in a second round quiz bowl match.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship- Next on "BGSU Brain Game," it is Crestview versus St. John's.
I think we better prepare for a meltdown of the medulla oblongata.
Only one team can leave victorious, who's it going to be?
Only one way to find out, "BGSU Brain Game" starts right now.
(energetic electronic music) (energetic electronic music continues) And welcome to "BGSU Brain Game," Crestview versus St. John's.
Let's take a look at our starting lineup.
For Crestview, led by Coach Bassett, in slot number one, we have Saxton, a senior, in slot number two, we have Samuel, a senior, and in slot number three, a freshman, it's Noah.
For St. John's, led by Coach Tittl, in slot number one, we have Josh, a junior, in slot number two, we have James, a junior, and in slot number three is the sophomore, Stuart.
Welcome to our players and our teams, going to start things off as we always do at "BGSU Brain Game," with a toss-up round.
There are 10 questions in this round, they are 10 points a piece.
No deduction for an incorrect answer.
You may confer before buzzing in and you can steal a question in this round, Crestview, St. John's, we ready to roll?
- Yes, sir.
- Here we go.
How many U.S. states border Lake Superior?
(buzzer beeping) That would be St. John's, Josh.
- Three?
- Three is correct, Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin.
Multiple-choice.
How many nations signed the UN charter in 1945?
Is it A, 48, B, 51, or C, 53?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Crestview, Samuel.
- 48?
- Incorrect, St. John's, chance to steal.
That would be Josh.
- B.
- B is correct, 51.
Multiple-choice again!
Daniel Boone was one of the most famous pioneers of the early Americas.
What Native American tribe captured Boone in 1778 and adopted him into their tribe?
Is it A, Cherokee, B, Sioux, or, C, Shawnee?
That would be St. John's, Josh.
- A?
- [Marc] A is incorrect.
Crestview, chance to steal.
(buzzer beeping) That would be Samuel.
- Shawnee?
- Shawnee is correct, C. A dragonfly goes through an incomplete metamorphosis in stage two of its transformation, it hatches from the egg into a stage that shares its name with a female Greek mythological creature.
That would be St. John's, Josh.
- Nymph.
- Nymph, or naiad, is what we were looking for there, correct.
The area of a certain square is 36 inches, what is...?
That would be St John's, Josh.
- Six inches.
- Incorrect, what is the number of inches in the perimeter of this square?
Crestview, chance to steal.
(buzzer beeping) That would be Samuel.
- 24 inches.
- 24 inches is what we needed there, yes.
Parasites may be classified into two groups depending on whether they live inside or outside their hosts.
What are the ones called that live inside the host?
(buzzer beeping) That would be St. John's, Josh.
- Internal?
- [Marc] Incorrect, Crestview, chance to steal.
(buzzer beeping) That would be Samuel.
- Endoparasitic?
- We accept that?
Yes, endoparasites is what we needed there.
Multiple-choice question, by the way.
We all know about the Boston Tea Party that took place in 1773.
How many ships had their tea dumped into the harbor that night?
Is it A, one...?
That would be Crestview, Samuel.
- Three?
- Three is correct, that was letter B, by the way.
Considered a martyr, Thomas Beckett's tomb became the site of an annual pilgrimage for many.
What position in the church did Beckett hold at his death?
(buzzer beeping) That would be St. John's, Josh.
- Bishop?
- [Marc] Incorrect, Crestview, chance to steal.
(buzzer beeping) That would be Samuel.
- Priest?
- Incorrect, Archbishop of Canterbury.
This short story tells of a New England community where the villagers come together each year with an air of excitement and festivity, but then, a black dot is drawn from a hat, and the stoning begins.
(buzzer beeping) That would be St. John's, James.
- "The Lottery?"
- "The Lottery" is correct.
If a couple is celebrating their platinum wedding anniversary, how many years of marriage are they celebrating?
(buzzer beeping) That would be St. John's, Josh.
- 50?
- [Marc] Incorrect, Crestview, chance to steal.
(buzzer beeping) That would be Samuel.
- 70.
- 70 is what we needed there, yes.
That is all 10 questions in the round, oh, a very close competition indeed!
St. John's at 40, Crestview at 50, stick around, our risk-and-reward round is coming up next.
(upbeat electronic music) (upbeat electronic music) And welcome back to "BGSU Brain Game," St. John's, 40, Crestview at 50 points, before we move on, want to welcome some new players to the game.
For Crestview, in slot number three, we have Jacob, a senior, and for St. John's, also in slot number three, is Noah, a senior, welcome to our new and our returning players from previous rounds.
This is the risk-and-reward round, both teams are going to get a chance at the same 10 questions.
Technically, nine, 10th is your choice because why?
It's the risk-and-reward round.
In that 10th question, you get to decide whether or not you want to risk up to 30 points in five-point increments on a topic that we give you, get it right, you get the bonus points, get it wrong or a non-answer, that's negative points that you risked, but the first nine, 10 points a piece, no deduction for an incorrect answer, sound good?
All right.
Let's see, St. John's, you're at 40, Crestview, you're at 50, you'll be sticking around.
St. John's, out you go, off to isolation.
All right, Crestview, are you ready for risk and reward?
- Yes.
- Starts right now.
On which side of the heart is the bicuspid valve located, right or left?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Samuel.
- Left.
- Left is correct.
Incipient, "just beginning to exist or develop."
Spell "incipient."
(buzzer beeping) That'd be Samuel.
- I-N-C-I-P-I-A-N-T. - Incorrect, E-N-T, not A-N-T. What is the formula for the exact area of a circle?
(buzzer beeping) That'd be Saxton.
- The area is equal to pi-R squared.
- Pi-R squared, yes.
Multiple-choice question, name the highest peak of the Canadian Rockies.
Is it A, Mount Robson, B, Mount Temple, or C, Mount Columbia?
(buzzer beeping) That'd be Samuel.
- Mount Columbia?
- Mount Columbia is incorrect, it is Mount Robson, is what we needed there.
How many years is the fictitious Sleeping Beauty said to have slept before her prince gave her a magic kiss?
(buzzer beeping) Samuel.
- 100.
- 100 years is correct, or a century.
During a chemical reaction, a solid separates from a liquid.
What is the solid called?
(bell ringing) Time, it is called the precipitates.
True or false?
The lion is one of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac.
(buzzer beeping) Samuel.
- False.
- False is correct.
Per the 2020 census, which state has a higher population, Florida or New York?
(buzzer beeping) Samuel.
- New York?
- Florida.
Incorrect.
Rick took out a loan for $3,900 at a 5% simple interest rate.
How much interest will be paid in one year?
(bell ringing) - Time, 195 dollars.
Risk and reward time.
The topic is Washington D.C. Washington D.C. Can risk up to 30 points in five-point increments on this topic, or you can pass.
- Geography.
- Yeah, but I feel okay in geography.
I say 15.
- 10.
- 10.
What do you feel...?
- [Marc] What do you thinking, Crestview?
- Oh, we're going to risk 10.
- 10 points on Washington D.C. What is the street address of the White House?
(buzzer beeping) That'd be Samuel.
- 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
- [Marc] Correct!
Bonus 10 points to you, and that ends the risk-and-reward round for you.
You know what that means for you, Crestview, isolation time, right this way.
All right, let's bring back in St. John's, come on in.
Welcome back, St John's.
- Thank you.
- Risk-and-reward time, here we go!
On which side of the heart is the bicuspid valve located, right or left?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Josh.
- The right side.
- Incorrect, it is left.
Incipient, "just beginning to exist or develop."
Spell "incipient."
(buzzer beeping) That would be Josh.
- I-N-C-I-P-I-E-N-T. - Correct!
What is the formula for the exact area of a circle?
- No.
- 'Cause it's the diameter.
- Exactly, right... - [Marc] Time.
I'm sorry, not in time.
Pi-R squared is correct.
- James!
Pi-R squared.
- Multiple-choice question.
Name the highest peak of the Canadian Rockies.
Is it A, Mount Robson, B, Mount Temple, or C, Mount Columbia?
- I would go for A.
(buzzer beeping) That would be Josh.
- A?
- A is correct, Mount Robson.
How many years is the fictitious Sleeping Beauty said to have slept before her prince gave her a magic kiss?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Josh.
- 100?
- 100 years, or one century.
During a chemical reaction, a solid separates from a liquid, what is the solid called?
- It's called a precipitate.
(buzzer beeping) That would be Josh.
- Precipitate?
- Precipitate is correct.
True or false?
The lion is one of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac.
(buzzer beeping) That would be Josh.
- Not true.
- False.
- False is correct.
Per the 2020 census, which state has a higher population, Florida or New York?
- That's New York, right?
More electoral votes?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Josh.
- New York?
- Florida, incorrect.
Rick took out a loan for $3,900 at 5% simple interest rate.
How much interest will be paid in one year?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Josh.
- Just say something.
- $19 and a... $19... - [Marc] In... - $19,550?
- You were on the right track, $195.
$195, $195.
Risk-and-reward time!
Washington D.C. is our topic, Washington D.C. - All in.
30 points.
- [Marc] 30 points on Washington D.C. What is the street address of the White House?
(buzzer beeping) - Josh.
- 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
- Correct, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, to be specific, but we're going to take it, and that is the end of the risk-and-reward round for you, you get the bonus points.
It is now time to clear your score, St. John, and let's bring back in Crestview.
Welcome back to Crestview.
Let's take a look at where our teams stand, St. John's has 120 points, Crestview has 100 points.
Very, very close competition indeed.
Going to want to stick around.
Coming up next is our category round where things can really start happening fast, we have questions worth up to 30 points, and deductions are going to start, stay tuned.
(dramatic orchestral music) (upbeat electronic music) And welcome back to "BGSU Brain Game," a very, very tight competition here, we have Crestview with 100 points, St. John's with 120 points.
Before we move on, though, let's welcome some new and returning players.
For Crestview, in slot number three, we have Quinn, a senior.
And for slot number three for St. John's, we have Stewart.
And welcome back to all of our other returning players.
This is the category round.
In this round, there are six categories to choose from, inside each category are questions worth 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 points, but I must warn you, it gets real now, that's right, deductions do start, so if you go for 20 points, you're actually also risking 20 points.
You may confer before buzzing in and you can steal a question in this round, there is a double-or-nothing question hiding in there, just might be a game-changer, I guess we'll find out soon enough.
All right, Crestview, since you are at 100 points, you get to make the first selection.
- [Samuel] We'll take "Snakes" for 30.
- [Marc] "Snakes" for 30.
Identify this snake.
(buzzer beeping) That would be St. John's, Josh.
- Garter snake?
- [Marc] Incorrect, Crestview.
Chance to steal.
Samuel.
- Leaf viper.
- [Marc] Incorrect, green mamba.
Crestview, you're still in control.
- [Samuel] We'll take "Six Letter Verbs" for 20.
- "Six Letter Verbs" for 20 points.
I will define a verb, each consisting of six letters, followed by the first letter of each verb.
You identify the verb.
"To answer with a quick, witty or angry response," the letter is R. (buzzer beeping) Crestview, Noah.
- Remark.
- [Marc] Incorrect, St. John's, chance to steal.
(buzzer beeping) That would be Josh.
- Retort.
- [Marc] Retort is what we needed there.
St. John's in control.
- [Josh] "Animals in Literature" for 20.
- "Animals in Literature" for 20 points.
What old brown bear teaches Mowgli the laws of the jungle?
That would be St. John's, Stewart.
- Baloo?
- [Marc] Baloo is correct.
St. John's in control.
- [Josh] "Animals" for 25.
- "Animals" for 25.
What was the name of the goldfish in "Pinocchio?"
(bell ringing) That would be Cleo.
St. John's still in control.
- [Josh] "Animals" for 30.
- "Animals" for 30 points.
What animal laughed in the nursery rhyme, "Hey Diddle Diddle?"
(buzzer beeping) That would be Crestview, Samuel.
- The horse.
- [Marc] Incorrect.
St. John's, chance to steal.
(bell ringing) They're saying, "No," dog is what we needed there.
St. John's in control.
- [Josh] "Animals," 15.
- "Animals" for 15 points.
What character was hit by an acorn and told everyone in the area...?
That would be St. John's, Stewart.
- Chicken Little?
- Chicken Little is correct.
- [Josh] "Animals," 10.
- "Animals" for 10 in literature, finishing off this round.
What was the name of the pig in "Charlotte's Web?"
That would be St. John's, James.
- Wilbur.
- [Marc] Wilbur is correct, that finishes off that category, St. John's in control.
- [Josh] "My Ohio" for 30?
Yeah.
- "My Ohio" for 30 points.
As of November 1st, 2024, who is the Attorney General of Ohio?
(bell ringing) Time, Dave Yost is what we needed there, St. John's in control.
- [Josh] "My Ohio" for 25.
- "My Ohio" for 25 points.
Who was the first governor of Ohio?
(buzzer beeping) That would be St. John's, Josh.
- Lucas?
- Incorrect, Crestview, chance to steal.
(bell ringing) Tiffin.
Edward Tiffin.
St. John's still in control, though.
- [Josh] "My Ohio" for 20.
- "My Ohio" for 20 points.
This is the double-or-nothing question.
As of November 1st, 2024, who is the lieutenant governor of Ohio?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Crestview, Samuel.
- Smith.
- [Marc] Incorrect, St. John's, chance to steal.
- Pass.
- [Marc] They're saying, "Pass."
John Husted, but no loss of points for you, it was double-or-nothing.
St. John's still in control.
- [Josh] 15, "My Ohio."
- "My Ohio" for 15 points.
What southern city was Ohio's first capital?
(buzzer beeping) That would be St. John's, Josh.
- Circleville?
- [Marc] Incorrect, Crestview, chance to steal.
(buzzer beeping) That would be Samuel.
- Cincinnati?
- [Marc] Incorrect, Chillicothe is what we needed there.
Chillicothe.
St. John's in control.
- [Josh] "Fi" for 20.
- "Begins with Fi" for 20 points.
Identify each of the following words that begins with the letters F-I, I will identify the part of speech, it is an adjective, "violent, raging, or very strong."
(buzzer beeping) That would be Crestview, Samuel.
- Fiery?
- [Marc] We cannot accept fiery, St. John's, chance to steal.
- Pass.
- [Marc] They're passing.
We needed the word "fierce" there, fierce.
St. John's in control.
- [Josh] "Famous Firsts" for 20.
- "Famous Firsts" for 20 points.
First U.S. president... (buzzer beeping) That would be Crestview, Noah.
- George Washington.
- Incorrect.
Married in the White House.
(buzzer beeping) St. John's, Josh.
- Grover Cleveland.
- [Marc] Grover Cleveland is correct.
St. John's in control.
- [Josh] "Firsts" for 30.
- "Firsts" for 30 points.
Discovered the nucleus of the atom.
(buzzer beeping) That would be Crestview, Noah.
- Rutherford.
- [Marc] Rutherford is correct!
Crestview takes control!
- [Samuel] "Famous Firsts," 25.
- "Famous Firsts" for 25.
First Whig elected to presidency.
(buzzer beeping) That would be St. John's, Josh.
- Tyler?
- [Marc] Incorrect, Crestview, chance to steal.
- Who was after Jefferson?
(buzzer beeping) That'd be Samuel.
- William Henry Harrison.
- [Marc] Correct!
Crestview in control.
- [Samuel] "Six Letter Verbs," 30.
- "Six Letter Verbs" for 30 points.
"To make an order based upon lawful authority," the letter is D. (buzzer beeping) That would be St. John's, Josh.
- Decree?
- [Marc] Decree is what we were looking for there, yes!
St. John's in control.
- [Josh] "Snakes" for 20.
- [Marc] "Snakes" for 20 points.
Identify this snake.
(buzzer beeping) That would be St. John's, James.
- Albino viper.
- [Marc] Incorrect, Crestview, chance to steal.
(buzzer beeping) That would be Samuel.
- Ghost viper.
- [Marc] Incorrect, albino python.
St. John's in control.
- [Josh] "My Ohio" for 10.
- "My Ohio" for 10 points.
(bell ringing) End of round, let's take a look at our score, currently in the lead is St. John's with 120 points, but it's not over 'til it's over.
Stick around, our "Brainstorm" round is coming up next.
(dramatic orchestral music) (upbeat electronic music) Welcome back to "BGSU Brain Game," Crestview, zero, St. John's, 120 points, but like I said, it ain't over 'til it's over, before we get to our final round, though, let's welcome back some players.
In slot number three for Crestview, we have Saxton, and in slot number three for St. John's, we have Noah, welcome back to our players.
This is the "Brainstorm" round.
This is where all the marbles get stored, that's right, this is the final round.
In this round, there are questions worth 20 points a piece, negative 20 points for an incorrect answer, you may confer before buzzing in, not after, but you cannot, I repeat, you cannot steal a question in this round.
Crestview, St. John's, still anybody's game, are you ready?
"Brainstorm" round starts right now.
In what mountain range does the Amazon River originate?
That would be St. John's, James.
- The Andes?
- Andes is correct.
With which U.S. president is the Fair Deal associated?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Crestview, Samuel.
- Theodore Roosevelt.
- Incorrect, Harry Truman.
No stealing in this round.
What would you find an abyssal...?
Or excuse me, where would you find an abyssal plane?
(buzzer beeping) That would be St. John's, Josh.
- The ocean?
- Ocean floor, yes.
If there is a dot following a music note, how much...?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Crestview, Samuel.
- One half of its value.
- One half-count is correct.
Which of your body systems is damaged by hemotoxins?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Crestview, Samuel.
- Blood.
- Will we accept blood?
Cannot, cannot, circulatory system.
No stealing in this round.
What was the name of the first submarine to reach the North Pole?
(bell ringing) Time, the Nautilus.
This is a poisonous snake of North America, identify this pit viper named for its color.
(buzzer beeping) That would be Crestview, Samuel.
- Copperhead?
- Copperhead is correct.
What is the capital of British Columbia?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Crestview, Samuel.
- Victoria.
- Victoria is correct.
What do we call the number that occurs the most times in a given...?
That would be St. John's, Josh.
- Mode?
- Mode is correct.
What instrument did Satchmo play?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Crestview, Samuel.
- Trumpet.
- The trumpet, that's right, Louis Armstrong.
Who was the American president during the Spanish-American...?
That would be St. John's, Josh.
- McKinley.
- McKinley is correct.
Who is the current president of Syria?
(bell ringing) Time, Bashar al-Assad is what we needed there.
What animal carried Hannibal's armies across...?
That would be St. John's, Josh.
- Elephants?
- The elephants, correct.
Is Paul Gaugain best known as an artist, musician...?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Crestview, Noah.
- Artist.
- Artist is correct.
Name the element whose symbol is Mg. (buzzer beeping) That would be St. John's, James.
- Magnesium?
- Magnesium is correct.
In which state is the Door Peninsula located?
(buzzer beeping) Crestview, Samuel.
- Washington.
- Incorrect, Wisconsin is what we needed there.
Science term that starts... (bell ringing) End of round, let's take a look at our score, Crestview, 40, and our winner with 240 points is St. John's.
Let's give both these teams a round of applause.
In the spirit of good sportsmanship, let's meet in the middle, shake hands, and we will see you at the next "BGSU Brain Game."
(upbeat electronic music)
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