Crestview vs Tiffin Columbian
Season 2024 Episode 17 | 28m 34sVideo has Closed Captions
Crestview and Tiffin Columbian high schools compete in a first round quiz bowl match.
Area high schools compete in a quiz bowl tournament. This week, Crestview and Tiffin Columbian high schools compete in a first round quiz bowl match.
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Crestview vs Tiffin Columbian
Season 2024 Episode 17 | 28m 34sVideo has Closed Captions
Area high schools compete in a quiz bowl tournament. This week, Crestview and Tiffin Columbian high schools compete in a first round quiz bowl match.
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I have a feeling we better buckle up for a bodacious brain battle.
Only one team can leave victorious.
Who's it going to be?
Only one way to find out.
"BGSU Brain Game" starts right now.
(upbeat music) And welcome to "BGSU Brain Game", Crestview versus Tiffin Columbian.
Let's meet our starting lineups.
For Crestview, led by Coach Bassett, in slot number one, we have Noah, a freshman, in slot number two, we have Samuel, a senior, and in slot number three, we have Saxton, a senior.
Now, for Tiffin Columbian, led by Coach Cole, in slot number one, we have Casey, a senior, in slot number two, we have Carlea, a senior and in slot number three, Ethan, also, a senior.
Welcome to all of our players and both of our teams.
Going to start things off, as we always do, with the Toss-up Round.
There are 10 questions in this round.
There are 10 points a piece.
There is no deduction, I repeat, no deduction for an incorrect answer, so you can play a little bit looser on your buzzers if you'd like.
You may confer before buzzing in, not after, before buzzing in, and you can, I repeat, you can steal a question in this round.
If someone does buzz in early, gets it wrong, I will finish the question for the other team.
Sound fair, good, all right.
Toss-up Round starts right now.
Multiple choice question, with possible exception of the Civil War, the Vietnam War was the most divisive the United States ever faced.
Who was the American President at the time the Vietnam War officially ended?
Was it, A, Richard Nixon, B, Jimmy Carter, or... (buzzer beeps) That would be Crestview, Noah.
- A, Nixon.
- Incorrect, or C, Gerald Ford.
Tiffin Columbian, chance to steal.
(buzzer beeps) That would be Ethan.
- B.
- Incorrect.
It was indeed C, Gerald Ford.
This island in New York Harbor was nicknamed the gateway to the... (buzzer beeps) That would be Crestview, Noah.
- Ellis Island.
- Ellis Island is correct.
Gateway to the new world.
His boyhood home was Hannibal.
Before he avidly pursued riding, he was a Mississippi River boat pilot.
Give Mark Twain's... (buzzer beeps) That would be Noah, Crestview.
- Nothing.
- Nothing?
- Nope.
- Nope, all right.
He says nothing.
Real first and last name.
Tiffin Columbian, chance to steal.
(students whisper) (buzzer beeps) That would be Casey.
- Samuel.
Yeah, I don't have the last part.
- Okay, all right.
Samuel Langhorne Clemens is what we...
I bet you guys are like (groans) I've been there, I've been there.
In the days of chivalry when a knight referred to his destrier and a lady to her palfrey, they were both talking about their what?
(bell dings) That would be their horse, their horse.
This is the term geologist used to describe the native consolidated rock that lies underneath the surface of the earth.
That would be Crestview, Samuel.
- Bedrock.
- Bedrock is correct.
Multiple choice question, this constellation bears the name of a princess who was rescued by Perseus.
(buzzer beeps) That would be Tiffin Columbian, Casey.
- Andromeda.
- Andromeda is correct.
Didn't even need the multiple choice.
It was A, by the way.
A point found in the third quadrant of the coordinate system would have an ordered pair whose members were both what?
(buzzer beeps) That would be Tiffin Columbian, Carlea.
- Negative.
- Negative is correct.
What well-known Gospel hymn contains the line, "I once was lost"?
(buzzer beeps) That would be Crestview, Samuel.
- "Amazing Grace".
- "Amazing Grace", "But now I am found, was blind but now I see."
Michelangelo's painting on the ceiling and upper wall of this house of worship... That would be Crestview, Samuel.
- Sistine Chapel.
- Sistine Chapel is correct.
Scientists have identified three common forms of bacteria.
One form is round or spherical.
One is rod shaped or bacilli.
What is the third?
(buzzer beeps) That would be Crestview, Samuel.
- Corona.
- Incorrect.
Tiffin Columbian, chance to steal.
(buzzer beeps) That would be Casey.
- Square.
- Incorrect.
Spirochaetes or spiral.
End of round, let's take a look at our score.
We have a very close competition indeed.
We have Crestview currently in the lead with 40 points, but right on their tail is Tiffin Columbian with 20 points right on their tail.
Stick around though, just getting started.
Risk and Reward coming up next.
Stay tuned.
(upbeat music) (upbeat music) And welcome back to "BGSU Brain Game".
Tiffin Columbian 20 points, Crestview, currently in the lead with 40 points, but that could all change very, very quickly as we move into our next round.
But before we do that, we have some new players to welcome.
For Crestview, in slot number one, we have Jacob, a senior, welcome to Jacob, and for Tiffin Columbian, in slot number two, we have Deacon, a senior and in slot number three, Amelia, a sophomore.
Welcome to our new players and our returning players from the last round.
This is the Risk and Reward Round.
Both teams are going to get the same questions.
First, nine, 10 points a piece.
No deduction for an incorrect answer, but the 10th question is the Risk and Reward question.
Oh, yes, this is where it gets interesting.
We're going to give you a topic.
You can risk up to 30 points in five-point increments on that topic.
You get it right, you get the points.
You get it wrong or a non-answer, you lose those points.
That's the risk part and the reward.
Now, if you don't like the topic though, you can simply pass.
Tiffin Columbian, you have 20.
Crestview, you're at 40.
You'll be sticking around.
Tiffin Columbian, out that way over there, and you are off to isolation.
All right, Crestview, are you ready for your Risk and Reward Round?
Starts right now.
What term, meaning first animals, refers to one-celled animals?
(students whisper) (buzzer beeps) That will be Samuel - Protozoa - Protozoa, yes, correct.
What was the Louvre before it became an art gallery?
- Club.
(buzzer beeps) - That would be Samuel.
- Social Club.
- Incorrect.
It was, well, not exactly, it's a palace, but not close enough.
What scientific term refers to the number of sets of chromosomes in a biological cell?
(students whisper) (bell dings) Time.
Sorry, not in time.
Ploidy is what we needed there.
What state provides the setting for "To Kill a Mockingbird"?
Is it Alabama or Mississippi?
(buzzer beeps) That would be Samuel.
- Alabama.
- Alabama, yes.
Is Thomas Kinkade best known as an artist, musician, architect, thespian, or dancer?
(buzzer beeps) That would be Samuel.
- Artist.
- Correct.
Disillusioned, meaning disappointed in something previously believed in, spell disillusioned.
(buzzer beeps) That'd be Samuel.
- D-I-S-I-L-L-U-S-I-O-N-E-D. - Correct.
From what movie franchise would you find the character Ellen Ripley?
(buzzer beeps) That would be Samuel.
- "Alien".
- "Alien" is correct.
Name this precious metal with atomic number 46 and chemical symbol of Pd.
- Pd.
(students whisper) (bell dings) - Time.
Palladium is what we needed there.
Multiple choice, which famous philosopher came up with the quote, "Fame is the perfume of heroic deeds"?
Is it, A, Aristotle, B, Diogenes, or, C, Socrates?
(buzzer beeps) That would be Samuel.
- Aristotle.
- Incorrect, it was Socrates.
Risk and Reward time, the topic is Roman mythology, Roman mythology.
- Do we risk 20, we risk 20?
- 20.
- We would like to risk 20.
- 20 points on Roman mythology.
In Roman mythology, she was the goddess of home, hearth, and family.
(Samuel whispers) (buzzer beeps) That would be Samuel.
- Vesta.
- Vesta is correct.
Bonus points to you, and that ends the Risk and Reward Round for you, Crestview.
It's now time for you to go to isolation.
All right, let's bring back in Tiffin Columbian.
Welcome back.
Are you ready for Risk and Reward?
Starts right now.
What term, meaning first animals, refers to one-celled animals?
- Is that like (indistinct)?
- Yeah.
- I think it is.
- Yeah.
(bell dings) - Time, in time?
Nope, protozoa is what we needed there.
What was the Louvre before it became an art gallery?
- A mansion, a palace?
(buzzer beeps) - That would be Deacon.
- A palace.
- Correct.
What scientific term refers to the number of sets of chromosomes in a biological cell?
- Oh, is it alleles, histones?
- Alleles, no.
- That'd be Deacon.
- Histones.
- Incorrect, we needed... Ploidy there is what we were looking for.
What state provides the setting for "To Kill a Mockingbird"?
Is it Alabama or Mississippi?
- Mississippi.
- Okay.
(buzzer beeps) - That would be Deacon.
- Mississippi.
- Incorrect, Alabama.
Is Thomas Kinkade best known as an artist, musician, architect, thespian, or dancer?
- Kinkade.
Let's call architect.
- Sure, I dunno.
(buzzer beeps) - That would be Deacon.
- Architect.
- Incorrect.
Artist is what we needed there.
Disillusioned, meaning disappointed in something previously believed in, spell disillusioned.
That would be Casey.
- D-I-S-I-L-L-U-S-I-O-N-E-D. - Correct, you're ready for that one, weren't you?
Boom.
From what movie franchise would you find the character Ellen Ripley?
- Ellen Ripley, hmm.
- Is it the dolphin one?
(bell dings) - In time, nope, "Alien", "Alien".
Name this precious metal with atomic number 46 and chemical symbol of Pd.
- Is it- - Do you know that?
- It's not lead?
- No.
(buzzer beeps) - That would be Deacon.
- Palladium.
- Palladium is correct.
Multiple choice question, which famous philosopher came up with the quote, "Fame is the perfume of heroic deeds"?
Is it, A, Aristotle, B, Diogenes, or, C, Socrates?
- I like Diogenes.
- Sure.
(buzzer beeps) - That would be Deacon.
- Diogenes.
- Incorrect.
C, Socrates is what we needed there.
Risk and Reward time, Roman mythology is the topic.
Oh, they seem excited.
You can risk up to 30 points in five-point increments or you can pass.
On Roman mythology, what says Tiffin Columbian?
- Can we compromise?
- No, we got to do all.
- Can we compromise, please?
- No, we got to go all 30.
30, she's smart at it, she's really... - Yeah, she's got Roman, okay, 30.
- 30 points it is.
30 points it is on Roman mythology.
In Roman mythology, she was the goddess of home, hearth, and family.
(Amelia sighs) - Her name is Hestia in Greek.
(bell dings) - Time.
Vesta is who we were looking for, Vesta.
That is the end of the Risk and Reward Round for Tiffin Columbian.
It's now time to clear the score, and let's bring back Crestview.
Come on in.
All right, let's take a look at our scores.
Tiffin Columbian has 20 points.
Crestview has 110 points, but we're only halfway home, ladies and gentlemen.
That's right, our Category Round is coming up next where things can happen very, very fast.
There are six categories to choose from and questions worth up to 30 points.
Stay tuned.
(suspenseful music) (upbeat music) And welcome back to "BGSU Brain Game".
Tiffin Columbian 20 points, Crestview at 110 points.
Before we move on though, we have some new faces to recognize here.
For Crestview, in slot number one, we have Noah, in slot number three, we have Quinn, a senior, and for Tiffin Columbian, in slot number one, we have Parker, a senior, and in slot number three, we have Ethan.
Welcome back to our new and our returning players from previous rounds.
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, oh, yes, 30 points, but I would neglect my duty if I did not tell you the deductions do start now.
If you go for 15, you are risking 15 points.
There is one double or nothing question hiding somewhere in there.
Might be a game changer, you never know.
You may confer before, buzzing in, not after, and you can steal a question in this round.
Tiffin Columbian, at 20 points, you have the privilege of making the first selection.
- [Deacon] Let's go College Team Nicknames for 30.
- College Team Nicknames for 30 points.
I will name a United States University and/or college, and if necessary, the state where it is found.
You are to name the school's current sports nickname.
Texas Tech University.
(buzzer beeps) That'd be Tiffin Columbian, Deacon.
- Red Raiders.
- Correct.
Tiffin Columbian, in control.
- [Deacon] College Team Nicknames for 25.
- College team nicknames 25 points.
Georgetown University, Washington DC.
(students whisper) - Go for it.
(buzzer beeps) - That would be Tiffin Columbian, Parker.
- Bulldogs.
- Incorrect.
Crestview does have a chance to steal.
(bell dings) Time.
The Hoyas is what we needed there.
Tiffin Columbian is still in control.
- [Deacon] College Team Nicknames for 20.
- College Team Nicknames for 20 points.
Pennsylvania State University.
(buzzer beeps) That would be Tiffin Columbian, Deacon.
- Nittany Lions.
- Correct.
Tiffin Columbian, still in control.
- [Deacon] College Team Nicknames for 15.
- College Team Nicknames for 15 points.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
(buzzer beeps) That would be Crestview, Quinn.
- Tar Heels.
- Tar heels is correct.
Crestview Snatches control.
- [Samuel] Animated Characters, 15.
- Animated Movie Characters for 15 points.
Who was the forgetful fish in "Finding Nemo"?
(buzzer beeps) That would be Tiffin Columbian, Deacon.
- Dory.
- Dory is correct.
Tiffin Columbian in control.
- [Deacon] College Team Nicknames for 10.
- College Team Nicknames for 10 points.
University of Michigan.
(buzzer beeps) That would be Tiffin Columbian, Deacon.
- Wolverines.
- Wolverines is correct.
Tiffin Columbian in control, clawing their way back.
- [Deacon] Animated Characters for 30.
- Animated Movie Characters for 30 points.
In "The Lion King", what were the names of the comedic duo?
(buzzer beeps) That would be Crestview, Samuel.
- Timon and Pumba.
- Timon and Pumba is correct.
Crestview in control.
- [Samuel] Science with G, 15.
- Science with G for 15 points, science that begins with the letter G. What is the scientific study of the Earth's physical features?
(buzzer beeps) That would be Crestview, Samuel.
- Geology.
- Geology is correct.
Crestview in control.
- [Samuel] Science beginning with G, 10.
- Science Begins with G for 10 points.
Transition metal from group 11 with atomic number 79.
(buzzer beeps) Crestview, Samuel.
- Gold.
- Gold, yes.
Crestview in control, making a move.
- [Samuel] Begins with EM, 10.
- Begins with EM for 10 points.
Identify each of the following words, places, or things that begins with the letters EM.
A person who is paid to work.
(buzzer beeps) That would be Tiffin Columbian, Parker.
- Employee.
- Employee, correct.
Tiffin Columbian takes control.
- Savory Dishes for 30.
- [Marc] Savory Dishes, our image category for 30 points.
Identify this dish or food.
(buzzer beeps) That would be Tiffin Columbian, Deacon.
- Bratwurst and sauerkraut.
- We accept that?
We will accept that, yes.
In control is Tiffin Columbian.
- [Deacon] Savory Dishes for 25.
- [Marc] Savory Dishes for 25.
Identify this dish or food.
(buzzer beeps) That would be Tiffin Columbian, Deacon.
- Lamb chops.
- Lamb chops is correct.
In control, Tiffin Columbian.
- [Deacon] Savory Dishes for 20.
- [Marc] Savory Dishes for 20 points.
Identify this food or dish.
(buzzer beeps) That would be Tiffin Columbian, Deacon.
- Tiramisu.
- Tiramisu is correct.
In control, Tiffin Columbian.
- [Deacon] Savory Dishes for 15.
- [Marc] Savory Dishes for 15.
Identify this dish or food.
(buzzer beeps) - That would be Crestview, Quinn.
- Lasagna.
- More specific please.
- Spinach ricotta lasagna.
- [Marc] She's going to accept that, you got it.
In control is Crestview.
- [Samuel] Animated Characters for 10.
- Animated Characters for 10 points.
In the movie "Frozen", what was the name of the lovable and eternally... (buzzer beeps) That would be Crestview, Samuel.
- Olaf.
- Olaf is correct.
In control is Crestview.
- [Samuel] Animated Characters, 25.
- Animated Characters for 25 points.
What was the name of the inflatable hero in... (buzzer beeps) That would be Tiffin Columbian, Deacon.
- Baymax.
- Baymax is correct.
In control is Tiffin Columbian.
- [Deacon] Savory Dishes for 10.
- [Marc] I figured you'd be hungry for that question.
Name this food or dish.
(buzzer beeps) That would be Crestview, Samuel.
- Chicken pot pie.
- Chicken pot pie is correct.
Great category, great category.
In control is Crestview.
- [Samuel] Women in History, 10.
- Women in History for 10 points.
Which First Lady was a delegate to the United Nations?
(buzzer beeps) That will be Crestview, Noah.
- Eleanor Roosevelt.
- Correct.
In control is Crestview.
- [Samuel] Women in History, 15.
- Women in History for 15 points.
This is our Double or Nothing Question.
In what state was Amelia Earhart born?
(buzzer beeps) That would be Tiffin Columbian, Deacon.
- Texas.
- Incorrect.
Crestview, chance to steal.
(buzzer beeps) That will be Samuel.
- New York.
- Incorrect.
Kansas is what we needed there.
No deductions there though, no deductions.
In control is Crestview.
- [Samuel] Beginning with EM, 15.
- Begins with EM for 15 points.
Small pieces of glowing coal in the ashes.
(buzzer beeps) That would be Tiffin Columbian, Deacon.
- Embers.
- Embers is correct.
Tiffin Columbian, back in control.
- [Deacon] Begins with EM for 30.
- Begins with EM for 30 points.
To give off or... (buzzer beeps) That would be Crestview, Samuel.
- Emit.
- Emit, correct.
In control, Crestview, back and forth we go.
- [Samuel] Women in History, 20.
- Women in History for 20 points.
Who did Jacqueline Kennedy marry after... (buzzer beeps) That would be Crestview, Noah.
- John F. Kennedy.
- Incorrect.
After president JFK was killed.
Tiffin Columbian, chance to steal.
(students whisper) (bell dings) Time.
Aristotle Onassis is what we needed there.
Crestview, still... Oh, end of round, let's take a look at our score.
Tiffin Columbian, 195, Crestview, 235.
Still anybody's competition to win.
We're going to find out next 'cause Brainstorm, it's coming up right after this.
Stay tuned.
(suspenseful music) (upbeat music) And welcome back to "BGSU Brain Game".
Tiffin Columbian, 195, Crestview at 235.
After a seesaw battle in the Category Round, it is still anybody's game.
Before we move on to our final round though, let's welcome back some returning and new players.
For Crestview, in slot number one, we have Noah and in slot number three, we have Saxton, and making the first appearance, in slot number three for Tiffin Columbian is Kenton, a sophomore.
Welcome to all of our new and our returning players from previous rounds.
This is the Brainstorm Round, is a timed round.
All questions in this round are 20 points.
Negative, I repeat, negative 20 points for an incorrect answer.
You may confer before buzzing in, but no stealing, I repeat, no stealing in this round.
All right, Tiffin Columbian, Crestview, this is it.
Are you ready?
Brainstorm Round starts right now.
What are the two ends of a magnet called?
(buzzer beeps) Crestview, Samuel.
- Poles.
- Poles is correct.
What is the slope of a horizontal line?
(buzzer beeps) That will be Tiffin Columbian, Parker.
- Zero.
- Zero is correct.
Whose image is on a $10 bill?
(buzzer beeps) That will be Crestview, Noah.
- Hamilton.
- Hamilton is correct.
Who succeeded Dick Cheney as Vice President of the United States?
(buzzer beeps) That will be Crestview, Noah.
- Joe Biden.
- Joe Biden is correct.
What effect does a catalyst have on a chemical reaction?
(buzzer beeps) That will be Tiffin Columbian, Parker.
- To enhance.
- Will we accept to enhance?
We will accept that.
How many ounces are in one quarter of a gallon?
(bell dings) Time.
That would be 32 ounces.
Who gave the famous "Give me liberty or"... (buzzer beeps) That would be Crestview, Noah.
- Patrick Henry.
- Patrick Henry, "Give me liberty or give me death."
What US state is the home of the Gila Desert?
(bell dings) Time, Arizona.
In the Bible, what did Jesus tell Simon he would catch instead of fish?
(buzzer beeps) That would be Crestview, Noah.
- Disciples.
- Will we accept that?
We will accept that, yes.
Iowa shares its border with how many other states?
(buzzer beeps) That will be Tiffin Columbian, Deacon.
- Five.
- Incorrect, six.
Your plastic surgeon performs rhinoplasty.
(buzzer beeps) That will be Tiffin Columbian, Deacon.
- Nose.
- Nose is correct.
What country celebrates Dominion Day as their Independence Day?
(bell dings) Time, Canada.
How many US states share a border with Mexico?
(buzzer beeps) That would be Tiffin Columbian, Deacon.
- Four.
- Four is correct.
If a square has a perimeter of 32 centimeters, what is its area?
(buzzer beeps) Tiffin Columbian, Parker.
- 64.
- 64, was that enough?
We need more, 64.
Which gland produces oxytocin?
(buzzer beeps) That would be Tiffin Columbian, Parker.
- Pancreas - Incorrect.
The pituitary gland is what we needed there.
The terms clucked, nipped, scabbed, and amped are most closely associated with what sport?
(bell dings) Time, that would be surfing.
Let's take a look at our score.
Tiffin Columbian, 255, and our winner with 335 is Crestview.
Let's give both these teams a huge round of applause.
(people clap) In the spirit of good sportsmanship, let's come out and meet in the middle, and we will see you at the next "BGSU Brain Game".
(upbeat music)
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