Battle of The Brains in Brighton, Massachusetts
Fifteen of the top academic teams in Massachusetts competed in Brighton for WGBH's High School Quiz Show last month. This is the second season of the academic game show that tests student knowledge in core subjects and current events.
The Arlington High School team, known as "Spy Ponder", rose through the ranks of the qualifier last year to earn a spot in the televised tournament, where the winners from eastern and western Massachusetts will face off in a statewide championship in June. A producer of the event said it's unique because unlike with student athletics, there are few venues for students to compete on an academic basis and receive media recognition for their accomplishments. The breakdown of questioning was 90% in core subjects like math and literature, and 10% in current events trivia.