Granite State Challenge
Grafton County Battle
Mascoma Valley Regional High Meets Plymouth Regional High
Two Grafton County rivals collide as the Mascoma Valley Royals face off against the Plymouth Regional Bobcats in Game Five of GRANITE STATE CHALLENGE. Plymouth Regional, a powerhouse with three championships (1996, 2013, 2019) and four recent finals appearances (2018, 2020, 2023, 2024), draws from 640 students across Plymouth, Ashland, Holderness, Campton, Rumney, Wentworth, Warren, Ellsworth, Waterville Valley, and Thornton.
Mascoma Valley, representing 340 students from Canaan, Grafton, Enfield, Orange, and Dorchester, earned its spot by toppling the Conant High Orioles in a thrilling wildcard showdown. Sparks are sure to fly when these rivals meet.
Tune in for all the action, Thursday, March 12, at 8:30 pm on NHPBS.
MASCOMA VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH ROYALS
PLYMOUTH REGIONAL HIGH BOBCATS
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Game One - Fall Mountain vs. Nashua South
Game Two - Bedford vs. Souhegan
Game Three - Bishop Brady Giants vs. Profile Patriots
Game Four - ConVal vs. Merrimack
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GSC Fun Facts
- Granite State Challenge premiered on January 30, 1984.
- 21 NH high schools have taken home the GSC Championship Trophy.
- Londonderry High School took the first championship title.
- Merrimack High School took the 2025 title.
- Merrimack holds the record for championship titles at 5.
- Over 6,900 students have participated in GSC.
- Over 138,000 questions have been asked on GSC.
- Ken Burns, Tom Bergeron, Mike O'Malley, and Stephen Colbert have all asked questions on Granite State Challenge.
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