
Crestview vs Central Catholic
Season 2025 Episode 12 | 25m 45sVideo has Closed Captions
Crestview faces Central Catholic in this weekly academic challenge show.
Crestview and Central Catholic high schools' quiz bowl teams meet in a second-round matchup from Season 13 of BGSU Brain Game.
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Crestview vs Central Catholic
Season 2025 Episode 12 | 25m 45sVideo has Closed Captions
Crestview and Central Catholic high schools' quiz bowl teams meet in a second-round matchup from Season 13 of BGSU Brain Game.
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I think we better get ready for a mighty mental mashup.
Only one team can leave victorious.
Who's it going to be?
Only one way to find out BGSU's Brain Game starts right now.
(pleasant music) And welcome to BGSU Brain Game.
It is Crestview versus Central Catholic.
Let's take a look at our starting lineups.
For Crestview led by Coach Kowalski in slot number one, we have Elijah, a sophomore and slot number two, also a sophomore is Noah and slot number three, again a sophomore is Harold.
Now for Central Catholic Led by Coach White and Farina, in slot number one, we have Zach, a sophomore.
In slot number two we have Joel, a senior, and in slot number three, we have Aiden, a senior.
Welcome to all of you and all of you at home, this is BGSU Brain Game, and we're going to start things off as we traditionally do with the Toss-up Round.
In this round, all questions are worth 10 points a piece, no deduction for an incorrect answer, so you can play a little bit looser on your buzzers.
You may confer before buzzing in and you can steal a question in this round.
Crestview, Central Catholic, you at home, Toss-up round starts right now.
Who was the second man to step foot on the moon?
(buzzer buzzing) That will be Crestview, Noah?
- Buzz Aldrin.
- Buzz Aldrin is correct.
Beijing Square that was the site- that would be Central Catholic, Joel?
- Tiananmen Square.
- Tiananmen Square.
- In the sci-fi movie "The Martian" starring Matt Damon as a botanist on Mars, what vegetable is he, that would be Crestview, Harold?
- Potatoes.
- Potatoes utilizing the Martian soil.
Who was the first American woman in space?
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Central Catholic?
Joel.
- Sally Ride.
- Sally Ride is correct.
A round flat crowned soft hat usually made of wool or felt often associated with French or military.
That would be Crestview, Noah?
- Beret.
- Beret is correct.
What structure at the entrance of a castle could be raised?
That would be Central Catholic.
Joel?
- Drawbridge.
- Drawbridge.
Yes.
A Spanish conquistador who conquered the Aztec Empire?
That would be Crestview.
Noah?
- Cortez.
- Cortez.
Correct.
Looking much like a snail, this coiled structure of the inner ear is responsible- (buzzer buzzing) That would be Central Catholic.
Aiden?
- Cochlea.
- Correct.
Transmitting vibrations.
Lewis Carroll was a pen name for what author?
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Central Catholic.
Joel?
- Williams.
- Incorrect.
- Crestview, chance to steal.
Charles Dodgson is what we needed there.
In Greek mythology, which Mountain nymph fell hopelessly in love with Narcissus but when he rejected her, withered away to the point that only her voice remained?
(bell rings) Her name was Echo.
End of round.
Let's take a look at our score.
Looks like we are tied.
Crestview 40, Central Catholic 40.
You know what that means?
You have to stick around because coming up next is the Risk and Reward Round.
Stay tuned.
(upbeat music) And welcome back to BGSU Brain Game.
We are tied.
That's right, we are tied Crestview 40, Central Catholic 40 as well.
Before we do something about that score, let's welcome a new player for Crestview.
In slot number one we have Brenton, and Brenton is a senior.
Welcome to you and to our returning players from the previous round.
This is the Risk and Reward Round.
In this round, there are three categories to choose from.
The team who chooses first will then own every single question, all 10 in the category that they choose.
First nine, 10 points apiece, no deduction for an incorrect answer.
10th question can risk up to 30 points in five point increments.
You get it right, you get the points, you get it wrong, you lose the points, a non-answer, you also lose those points.
However, we like to have fun and be fair here so if you don't like how the round went, you can just simply pass.
Okay, now one thing I do want to mention, since you will own that question, you get to confer on both sides of the buzzer.
Meaning I will finish the question.
You'll have five seconds.
To get an additional five seconds, you may buzz in.
Alright, so since we are tied leaves us a little conundrum, right?
No worries, we've got a coin and we flipped it and the winner of that coin toss is Central Catholic.
You get to choose between our three categories.
Now the question is what are the categories?
Let's get to it.
Category number one is technology.
Category number two is music and category number three is chemistry, chemistry.
Alright, Central Catholic, you got the win on the coin toss meaning you get to choose between those three categories.
- We'll do music.
- Music for Central Catholic.
Conventional sign used to show that the pitch of a certain note was raised by a semitone.
- Like a sharp or a flat?
-Crescendo?
(buzzer buzzing) - That would be Joel.
- Crescendo?
- Incorrect.
A sharp is what it is.
What do we call a person who directs a group of musicians?
(buzzer buzzing) That will be Joel.
- Conductor.
- Conductor is correct.
What symbol is written to the left of a note that lowers the pitch one half step.
(buzzer buzzing) That will be Joel.
- Flat.
- Flat is correct.
How many beats are given to a dotted quarter note in six, eight time?
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Zach.
- Two.
- Incorrect.
Three.
This is a multiple choice question.
Identify the Italian musical term that instructs the musician to play slower than andante and faster than Largo.
Its name translates simply to slow.
Is it a A, Adagio B, Allegro or C, Presto?
(buzzer buzzing) That will be Joel.
- Adagio.
- Adagio is correct A, Jump in when you know the musical genre described it became popular in the 1970s, combines salsa, pop, soul and funk music associated with John Travolta and the group The Tramps.
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Joel.
- Rock n' roll.
- Incorrect.
Disco.
Disco music.
In opera, what type of song for solo voice in orchestral accompaniment usually does not drive the action of the drama, but is a moment of reflection for the character.
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Joel.
- Interlude.
- Incorrect.
Aria is what we needed there.
Written to commemorate a Russian victory over Napoleon Bonaparte, this musical score complete with cannon fire was created by Tchaikovsky.
Name this overture.
- William Tell maybe?
- Give it your best guess.
(buzzer beeps) - That'd be Joel.
- William Tell.
- Incorrect.
1812 Overture's what we needed there.
Beethoven's Symphony number 3 in B flat is better known by which nickname?
The name is shared by a 1949 film depicting the composer's life and work.
- Ode to Joy?
(buzzer buzzing) - That would be Joel.
- Ode to Joy.
- No afraid not.
Eroica is what we needed there.
Risk and reward time.
You can risk up to 30 points in five point increments on the topic of music or you can cash in your points and pass.
What says Central Catholic?
(buzzer buzzing) - Let's do five points.
- Going to do five points risk and reward on music.
During both World Wars this patriotic song was meant to encourage America's young men to enlist in the Armed Forces.
Give the title of this tune associated with the movie "Yankee Doodle Dandy" written by George M. Cohen.
- I was going to say Yankee Doodle until he said the title.
(buzzer buzzing) - That'd be Joel.
- Battle Hymn of the Republic.
- Incorrect.
The song is known as Over There.
Alright, that is the end of the Risk and Reward for Central Catholic.
We now turn our attention to Crestview.
Crestview, you have the choice between technology and chemistry.
Technology and chemistry.
That would be Noah.
What do you say?
- Chemistry.
- Here we go.
Chemistry For Crestview.
This chemical element and associated compounds are used to kill pathogens such as bacteria and viruses.
Name this halogen often added to public water supplies.
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Noah.
- Chlorine.
- Chlorine is correct.
Which, this is multiple choice by the way.
Which American physical chemist discovered the covalent bond proposed the octet rule and developed the electron dot method of showing valence electrons.
Is it A, Robert Milliken, B, Gilbert N. Lewis or C, Linus Pauling?
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Noah.
- C.
- Incorrect.
- It is B, Gilbert Lewis.
This metal which until the 1980s could be found in gasoline paints and solvents, among other things, is now known to be toxic and was particularly dangerous to young children, who were exposed when they chewed on items with this element in paint.
Name it.
That would be Crestview, Noah.
- Lead.
- Lead is correct.
If you are working in a chem lab and need to heat the substance you are working on, you will probably reach for this object that delivers a blue flame.
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Brenton.
- Bunsen burner.
- Bunsen burner is correct.
What Russian chemist formulated periodic law and established an early version of the periodic table of elements.
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Noah.
- Mendeleev.
- Correct.
Alphabetically, it's the last element on the periodic table.
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Noah.
- Zinc.
- Incorrect.
Zirconium.
What is the smallest particle of a substance that retains its chemical and physical properties?
It's composed of two or more atoms held together.
(buzzer buzzing) That'd be Noah.
- Molecule.
- Molecule is correct.
What word is used to describe the conversion of a carbohydrate such as sugar into an acid or an alcohol?
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Noah.
- Fermentation.
- Correct.
A type of unstable molecule with an unpaired electron that can cause damage to cells and DNA.
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Noah.
- Mutation - Incorrect.
A free radical.
Risk and reward time.
It is the topic of chemistry and the question goes to Crestview.
30 points in five point increments on this question or would you like to pass?
- We'll go five.
- Five points on chemistry for Crestview.
Which synthetic element discovered in 1964 shares its name with a scientist who came to be known as the father of nuclear physics and has, that would be Crestview, Brenton.
- Einsteinium.
- Incorrect.
Chemical symbol of Rf.
Rutherfordium is what we needed for that.
Unfortunately negative five points for you Crestview.
Let's take a look at our score now that we've ended this round.
Currently Central Catholic, 65; Crestview 95.
We're halfway home ladies and gentlemen.
Stick around because things are going to start heating up fast.
Category round coming up next.
Stay tuned.
(upbeat music) And welcome back to BGSU Brain Game.
Crestview 95, Central Catholic 65 as we get ready to continue this game with the category round.
But before we do that, let's welcome to Crestview slot number one, Zoriah, welcome to you, and welcome to all of our returning players from the last round.
This is indeed our category round.
There are six categories to choose from.
Inside each category are questions worth 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 points.
There is however one double or nothing question that's hiding in there that will be worth double the points.
No deduction for an incorrect answer.
So what does that tell you?
Deductions start now, gotcha.
That's right, if you go for 20, you are risking 20 points.
You may confer before buzzing in and you can steal a question in this round.
Central Catholic you are at 65 points.
You get to make the first selection.
- [Participant] We'll go professions for 30.
- Professions for 30 points.
I will describe a profession, you name the profession.
Starts with a P, a healthcare professional who is trained to draw blood from patients.
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Crestview, Zoriah.
- Phlebotomist.
- [Host] Correct, Phlebotomist and Crestview in control.
- Wild cats 15.
- Wild cats for 15.
This is our image category.
Identify this cat.
That would be Crestview.
Noah.
- Jaguar.
- [Host] A Jaguar is correct.
Crestview in control.
- Wild cats 20.
- Wild cats for 20 points.
Identify this cat.
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Noah.
- Jackal.
- [Host] Incorrect.
Central Catholic chance to steal.
(bell rings) Time, an African Lynx is what we needed there.
Let's see, Crestview in control.
- Wild cats 25.
- Wild cats for 25.
Identify this cat.
That would be Noah.
- Serval.
- Incorrect.
That's an ocelot, ocelot.
Oh, that was supposed to have a chance to steal.
That's my bad.
That's on me ladies and gentlemen, my bad.
Crestview in control.
- B-Four 10.
- B-Four 10 points.
Identify each four letter word that begins with a B. An ointment that heals or eases pain.
(bell rings) Balm is what we needed there.
Balm.
Crestview in control.
- Wild cats 10.
- Wild cats for 10 points.
Identify this cat.
That would be Crestview, Noah.
- Cheetah.
- [Host] Cheetah is correct.
Crestview in control.
- Wild cats 30.
- Wild cats for 30 points.
Identify this species of cat.
That would be Noah.
- Jackal.
- Incorrect.
Central Catholic chance to steal.
(bell rings) Time.
That is a serval right there.
Crestview in control.
- [Noah] Professions 15.
- Professions for 15 points.
In the production of a movie, which technical creative professional creates the final version of a film that is viewed by an audience following the input and instructions of the screenwriter and the director.
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Central Catholic.
Zach?
- Editor.
- Editor is correct.
Central Catholic takes control and the lead.
- [Zach] Professions for 10.
- Professions for 10 points.
These people manage financial systems and that would be Crestview, Noah.
- Accountants.
- Accountants is correct.
Crestview takes back control and back the lead.
- [Noah] B-four 15.
- B-Four 15.
A distinctively shaped and marked flotation sometimes anchored to mark, that would be Crestview, Harold?
- Buoy.
- [Host] Buoy is correct.
Crestview in control.
- B-Four 20.
- B-Four 20.
To suggest, indicate or forecast the nature of something such as a future event or outcome.
(bell rings) Time.
Bode is what we needed there.
Crestview in control.
- [Noah] B-Four 25.
- B-Four 25.
An old fashioned name for one's boyfriend.
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Crestview, Zoriah.
- Beau.
- Beau is correct.
Crestview in control.
- B-Four 30.
- B-Four 30, 8 bits.
(buzzer buzzing) Crestview, Noah.
- Byte.
- A byte is correct.
Crestview in control.
- Professions 20.
- Professions for 20 points.
A professional who designs, constructs, and maintains the infrastructure that supports modern society.
That would be Crestview, Noah.
- Architect.
- Incorrect including roads, bridges, buildings, dams, water supply systems and others.
(bell rings) In time, not in time.
Civil engineer is what we needed there.
Crestview in control.
- Muscles for 10.
- Muscles for 10 points.
Identify each of the following terms related to the muscles in the human body.
These make up the majority of the muscles in your body.
They are considered voluntary muscles, meaning you control how and when they move.
(bell rings) Time.
Skeletal or striated muscles.
Crestview in control.
- [Noah] Martial arts for 10.
- Martial arts for 10 points.
Originated in China, uses various martial arts styles, includes strikes, kicks, aerobatics and elaborate forms.
(buzzer buzzing) That will be Central Catholic.
Zach.
- Kung fu.
- Kung fu is correct.
Central Catholic takes control.
- Professions for 25.
- Professions for 25 points.
A young adult from another country who temporarily lives with a host family that will be Central Catholic.
Joel.
- Foreign exchange.
- Incorrect.
To provide childcare while experiencing a cultural exchange.
Crestview chance to steal.
(bell rings) Time.
Au pair is what we needed there.
Central Catholic in control.
- [Zach] Feudals for 25.
- Feudal system for 25 points.
In 12th century Japan, what name was given to the military directors who distributed land, that will be Central Catholic, Zach.
- Shogun.
- Shoguns is correct.
(bell rings) End of round.
Let's take a look at our score.
We have Central Catholic at 90, Crestview currently at 135.
Stick around, our brainstorm round is coming up next.
(upbeat music) And welcome back to BGSU Brain Game.
Central Catholic 90, Crestview 135 points.
I want to welcome back for Crestview in slot number one, Brenton.
Welcome back to you and to all of our returning players from the previous round.
This is the brainstorm round where it all comes down to.
In this round, questions are worth 20 points apiece, negative 20 points for an incorrect answer.
You may confer before buzzing in but you cannot, I repeat you cannot as much as you want to, you cannot steal in this round.
Alright, Crestview, Central Catholic, you at home, Brainstorm starts right now.
Give the city and state the major league baseball team the pirates call home.
That will be Central Catholic.
Joel.
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Correct.
What part of speech does ‘because represent?
(buzzer buzzing) That will be Central Catholic, Zach.
- Preposition - Incorrect, conjunction.
Who is Princess Leia's Twin?
(buzzer buzzing) That will be Crestview.
Noah?
- Luke Skywalker.
Correct.
What literary device involves giving human qualities or character- That would be Crestview, Noah.
- Personification - Correct.
On the great seal of the United States, what is the eagle holding in its left, that would be Central Catholic, Joel.
- Olive branch.
- Incorrect.
13 Arrows of War.
What Christmas song contains the line, “You really are a heel?” (buzzer buzzing) That will be Central Catholic.
Joel?
- Mr.
Grinch.
- Will we accept that?
We will accept that, yes.
What do we call the receptors in the retina of your eye that allow you to see in color?
(buzzer buzzing) That will be Central Catholic.
Aiden?
- Rods - Incorrect.
They're cones.
What percent of eight is six?
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Central Catholic.
Joel.
- 75.
- Correct.
50% of what number is 60?
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Central Catholic.
Joel.
- 120.
- Correct.
Science term that starts with an I, not carbon based.
(buzzer buzzing) Central Catholic.
Zach?
- Ionized.
- Incorrect, inorganic.
Noun.
Another name for a violin.
(buzzer buzzing) Central Catholic.
Joel?
- Viola - Incorrect.
A fiddle.
What name is given to the group in which bees live and work?
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Central Catholic.
Joel?
- Hive.
- Incorrect.
Colony is what we needed there.
Who makes the soft drink Sprite?
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Central Catholic.
Joel?
- Coca-Cola.
- Correct.
Tom Hanks movie Saving Private blank.
(buzzer buzzing) Crestview, Harold?
- Ryan.
- Correct.
What color is associated with danger or warning in- That would be Central Catholic.
Joel?
- Red.
- Correct.
What is a group of lions called?
(buzzer buzzing) That will be Crestview, Harold.
- A pride.
- Correct.
What president was in office during the panic of 1873?
(buzzer buzzing) Crestview, Noah?
- Grant.
- Grant is correct.
What is 3.5 times the square root of 144?
(bell rings) End of round.
Sorry, not in time.
The number was 42 by the way.
Let's take a look at our score.
Central Catholic 90.
With 235 points, our winner is Crestview.
Let's give both these teams a big round of applause.
(group clapping) In the spirit of good sportsmanship, let's come around, meet in the middle, shake some hands, bump some fists and we will see you at the next BGSU Brain Game.
(upbeat music)
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