Defiance vs St. Francis
Season 2024 Episode 10 | 26m 18sVideo has Closed Captions
Defiance and St. Francis high schools compete in a first round match.
Area high schools compete in a quiz bowl tournament. This week, Defiance and St. Francis high schools compete in a first round match.
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Defiance vs St. Francis
Season 2024 Episode 10 | 26m 18sVideo has Closed Captions
Area high schools compete in a quiz bowl tournament. This week, Defiance and St. Francis high schools compete in a first round match.
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It is Defiance versus St. Francis.
We best prepare for a mind blowing mental meltdown.
Only one team can leave victorious.
Who is it going to be?
Only one way to find out.
"BGSU's Brain Game" starts right now.
(lively upbeat music) And welcome to "BGSU Brain Game."
It is Defiance versus St. Francis.
Let's meet our teams.
Let's take a look at the starting lineups.
For Defiance led by Coach Kerr, we have in slot number one George, a junior.
In slot number two, we have Jacob, a senior.
And in slot number three, we have Kaden, a senior.
(adventurous music) Now, for St. Francis led by Coach Geding.
In slot number one, we have Jordan, a sophomore.
(adventurous music) In slot number two, we have Justin, a senior.
And in slot number three, we have Lucas, also a sophomore.
That's your starting lineup for this "BGSU Brain Game."
And we're going to start things off as we always do with our Toss-up Round.
Now in this round, there are 10 questions.
They're 10 points a piece.
No deduction for an incorrect answer.
So everyone could just take a "aah" sigh of relief and just have fun with this round.
You may confer before buzzing in and you can, I repeat, you can steal a question in this round.
Defiance, St. Francis, Brain Game starts right now.
Here we go.
Multiple choice question.
Coffee is a primary export of what Central American country whose currency is the quetzal?
Is it A, Guatemala, B, Belize or C, Panama?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Defiance.
George.
- Guatemala.
- Guatemala is correct.
Another multiple choice question.
The bone, excuse me.
This bone is much smaller in cats than in humans and is not attached to other bones.
This free floating bone allows cats to fit into small spaces.
Is it A, humerus, B, clavicle or C, scapula.
(buzzer beeps) That would be St. Francis.
Justin.
- Scapula?
- [Marc] Incorrect.
Defiance chance to steal.
That would be George.
- Clavicle.
- Clavicle is what we needed there.
Yes.
According to mythology, Hercules slew this nine-headed monster in, that would be Defiance.
George.
- Hydra.
- Hydra.
- Hydra is correct.
Ali Baba in "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves" opens the entrance to the cave containing the gold with what phrase?
That would be St. Francis.
Justin.
- Open Sesame.
- That is correct.
By what name is the spiral galaxy closest to our own known, that would be Defiance.
George.
- Andromeda.
- Andromeda is correct.
This Native American reduced the Cherokee language to writing.
His achievements helped to unite the Cherokee nation and make it one of the leading tribal nations.
Name this Native American for whom the giant redwoods were named.
(buzzer beeps) That would be Defiance.
George.
- Sequoia?
- Sequoia is correct.
Dancers Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire and Savion Glover were most closely associated with what form of dance?
(buzzer beeps) That would be St. Francis.
Lucas.
- Tap - Tap is correct.
Multiple choice question.
In what card game would you find the term "shoot the moon."
Is it A, Spades B, Hearts or C, Pinochle?
(buzzer beeps) That would be St. Francis.
Justin - C. - Incorrect.
Defiance chance to steal.
(buzzer beeps) That would be George.
- B.
- B is correct.
Hearts.
Artificial satellites are manmade spacecraft that orbit space objects.
Name the first artificial satellite.
That would be St. Francis.
Justin.
- Sputnik 1.
- Sputnik 1 is correct.
Name The United States president who met with Winston Churchill at the Casablanca Conference.
That would be Defiance.
George.
- FDR.
- FDR is correct.
That is all 10 questions in this round.
Let's take a look at our score.
We have St. Francis with 30 and Defiance 70.
But we're just getting warmed up here, folks.
The Risk and Reward Round is coming up next.
Stay tuned.
(lively upbeat music) (lively upbeat music continues) And welcome back to "BGSU Brain Game."
Defiance 70, St. Francis 30 points.
Before we get to our next round, let's welcome one of our substitutes from Defiance.
In slot number three, we have Christopher, a junior.
Welcome to you and welcome to all of our returning players from the previous round.
This is the Risk and Reward Round.
Both teams are going to receive the same questions.
The first 9 are 10 points a piece.
No deduction for an incorrect answer, so you can play a little bit looser on the buzzers.
The 10th question, however, is the Risk and Reward question.
We will give you a topic.
You can risk up to 30 points in 5 point increments based upon that topic.
You get it right, you get the points you risk.
You get it wrong, (tongue clicks) you lose those points with an incorrect answer or a non-answer.
But if you don't like the topic, you can simply pass.
Sound good, sound fair?
All right.
Defiance 70, St. Francis, you are at 30 points.
That means St. Francis, out you go.
Off to isolation.
All right.
Defiance, are you ready for your Risk and Reward Round?
- Yes, sir.
- Let's get started.
What do we call statements like, "It was falsely true" or "His absence was a presence."
- [Christopher] Juxtaposition.
Oxymoron?
- Time.
Oxymoron is what we needed there.
Madagascar, New Guinea, Borneo, and what other island make up the four largest islands in the world?
(buzzer beeps) That would be George.
- Greenland.
- Greenland is correct.
Multiple choice question.
Apollo 11 had three astronauts aboard during the first moon landing.
Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and who?
Was it A, Jim Lovell, B, Gus Grissom or C, Michael Collins?
(buzzer beeps) That would be George.
- Michael Collins.
- Michael Collins is correct.
A nuisance is a person or thing that is annoying or troublesome.
Spell "nuisance."
(buzzer beeps) That would be Christopher.
- N-U-I-S-A-N-C-E. - Correct.
In what specific division of the NFL do the Detroit Lions play?
(buzzer beeps) That would be Christopher.
- NFC North.
- NFC North is correct.
In the Northern hemisphere, in what direction do tornadoes normally spin?
Clockwise or counterclockwise?
- Is it counter?
(buzzer beeps) - [Marc] That would be George.
- Counterclockwise.
- Correct.
Round 38.6 to the nearest 10 and square it.
Give your result.
(bell chimes) - Time.
1,600.
Multiple choice question.
The Cayman Islands is a popular vacation spot.
How many islands make up the Cayman Islands?
Is it A, three, B, four or C, five?
(buzzer beeps) That would be George.
- Four.
- Incorrect.
Three.
Metallic element with chemical symbol Cd.
(buzzer beeps) That would be George.
- Cadmium.
- Cadmium is correct.
Risk and Reward time.
The topic is United States currency.
- 15.
- 15?
- Yep.
15.
- 15 points it is on US currency.
What historic event is depicted on the back of a $2 bill?
(buzzer beeps) - [Marc] In time.
Yes, George.
- The signing of the declaration.
- [Marc] That is correct.
Defiance, that is the end of the Risk and Reward Round for you.
It is now time to clear your score and send you off to isolation.
All right, let's bring back in St. Francis.
Come on in.
Welcome back, St. Francis.
Good to have you back.
Are you ready for the Risk and Reward Round?
- Yep.
- We are.
- Starts right now.
What do we call statements like, "It was falsely true" or "His absence was a presence."
(buzzer beeps) That would be Jordan.
- Oxymoron.
- Oxymoron is correct.
Madagascar, New Guinea, Borneo, and what other island make up the four largest islands in the world?
(buzzer beeps) That would be Justin.
- Greenland.
- Greenland is correct.
Multiple choice.
Apollo 11 had three astronauts aboard during the first moon landing.
Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and who?
Was it A, Jim Lovell, B, Gus Grissom or C, Michael Collins?
(buzzer beeps) - That would be Justin.
- C. - C is correct.
Michael Collins.
A nuisance is a person or thing that is annoying or troublesome.
Spell "nuisance."
(buzzer beeps) Justin.
- N-U-I-S-A-N-C-E. - Correct.
In what specific division of the NFL do the Detroit Lions play?
(buzzer beeps) That would be Justin.
- NFC North.
- Correct.
In the Northern hemisphere, in what direction do tornadoes normally spin?
Clockwise or counterclockwise?
- Clockwise, maybe?
(buzzer beeps) - That would be Justin.
- Clockwise.
- Incorrect.
Counterclockwise.
Round 38.6 to the nearest 10 and square it.
Give your result.
(buzzer beeps) (timer dings) Not in time.
1,600.
Multiple choice question.
The Cayman Islands is a popular vacation spot.
How many islands make up the Cayman Islands?
Is it A, three, B, four, C, five?
(buzzer beeps) That would be Justin.
- Four.
- Incorrect.
Three.
Metallic element with chemical symbol Cd.
(buzzer beeps) That would be Jordan.
- Cadmium.
- Cadmium is correct.
Risk and Reward time.
The topic is United States Currency.
Can risk up to 30 points in 5 point increments or you can pass.
- We'll risk 30.
- St. Francis says 30 points on US currency.
What historic event is depicted on the back of a $2 bill?
- Signing of the Declaration of Independence.
- [Marc] That would be Justin.
- The Declaration of Independence.
- Correct.
You get the bonus points and that is the end of the Risk and Reward Round for you.
It is now time to clear St. Francis' score and let's bring back in Defiance.
Welcome back, Defiance.
Let's take a look at where our teams stand against each other.
St. Francis has 120 points.
Defiance has 145 points.
Still a very, very close competition.
But coming up next is our Category Round where things start to happen fast.
There are six categories to choose from.
Questions worth 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 points.
Deductions, they're going to start.
Stay tuned.
(adventurous music) (adventurous upbeat music) And welcome back to "BGSU Brain Game."
We're halfway there.
Let's take a look at our score.
We have St. Francis 120, Defiance 145.
Now we're moving on to our Category Round.
In this round, the power's going to shift a little bit to you, our teams.
There are six categories to choose from.
Questions worth 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 points.
But I must warn you.
I'm serious, I'm serious.
Deductions are starting right now.
It's happening.
So if you go for 20, you're risking 20 points.
There is a double or nothing question in there.
Maybe a game changer.
We'll find out.
You may confer before buzzing in and you can steal a question in this round.
St. Francis, since you are at 120 points, you get to make the first selection.
- We'll take Greek Mythology for 25.
- Greek Mythology for 25 points.
In Greek mythology, this wife of Hercules committed suicide after mistakenly giving her husband poison- (buzzer beeps) That would be Defiance.
Christopher.
- Megara.
- Incorrect.
...rather than an intended aphrodisiac.
Name her.
(bell chimes) Time.
Deianira is what we needed there.
St. Francis is still in control.
- We'll take Greek Mythology for 20.
- Greek Mythology for 20 points.
What daughter of Zeus and Hera was the Greek goddess of youth?
(bell chimes) Time.
Hebe is what we needed there.
St. Francis still in control and we are still tied.
- [Justin] Same category 15.
- Same category for 15 points.
Hera in her jealousy took this nymph's ability to speak.
(buzzer beeps) That would be Defiance.
George.
- Echo.
- Echo is correct.
Defiance takes control.
- [George] Greek Mythology for 30.
- Greek Mythology for 30 points.
Who was the Greek God of Wine?
(buzzer beeps) That would be Defiance.
Christopher.
- Dionysus.
- Excuse me?
- Dionysus.
- Dionysus is correct.
Defiance in control.
- [George] Greek Mythology for 10.
- Greek Mythology for 10 points.
According to Greek legend, who carried Helen off to Troy?
(buzzer beeps) That would be St. Francis.
Justin.
- Paris.
- Paris is correct.
St. Francis takes back control.
- [Justin] Who Makes It for 20.
- Who Makes It for 20 points.
I will describe an item.
You reply with the name of the company that makes it.
Who manufactures the mid-sized pickup truck named The Tacoma?
(buzzer beeps) That would be St. Francis.
Justin.
- Toyota.
- Toyota is correct.
St. Francis still in control.
- [Justin] Who Makes It 25.
- Who Makes It for 25 points.
What automotive company makes the Santa Fe SUV?
(buzzer beeps) That will be St. Francis.
Justin.
- Hyundai.
- Hyundai is correct.
St. Francis is still in control and just takes the lead.
- [Justin] Who Makes It for 30.
- Who Makes It for 30 points.
What brand makes and sells Chips Ahoy!
cookies.
(buzzer beeps) That would be St. Francis.
Justin.
- Nabisco?
- Nabisco is correct.
- [Justin] Who Makes It 15.
- Who Makes It for 15.
This is the double or nothing question.
Again, it's open to all buzzers.
Which video game console maker was the original creator of "Donkey Kong?"
(buzzer beeps) That would be St. Francis.
Justin.
- Nintendo.
- Nintendo is correct.
Double the points and in control.
- [Justin] Who Makes It for 10.
- Who Makes It for 10 points.
Which brand makes the snack cake The Twinkie?
(buzzer beeps) That would be St. Francis.
Lucas.
- Hostess.
- Hostess.
We'll accept that.
Yes.
Let's see.
St. Francis in control.
- [Justin] We'll take Endocrine System for 10.
- Endocrine System for 10 points.
The adrenal glands are triangular shaped glands located on top of what?
(buzzer beeps) Defiance.
George.
- The kidney.
- Kidney is correct.
Defiance takes back control.
- [George] Endocrine System 15.
- Endocrine System now for 15 points.
The pancreas serves two main functions.
One is to aid in digestion, and Defiance.
George.
- Insulin.
- Cannot accept that.
No, cannot accept that.
One is to aid in digestion.
The other is to regulate what?
- No answer, guys.
(bell chimes) - They're saying no.
Blood sugar levels specifically is what we needed there.
Let's see.
Defiance in control.
- [George] Endocrine System 20.
- Endocrine System for 20 points.
The endocrine system produces hormones that help maintain homeostasis.
What does "homeostasis" mean or equate to?
That would be St. Francis.
Jordan.
- Balance.
- [Marc] Will we accept balance?
Yes.
St. Francis in control.
- [Jordan] The Tree Leaves for 10.
- [Marc] Tree Leaves for 10 points.
Identify this tree or identify the tree this leaf- That would be St. Francis.
Justin.
- Maple.
- Maple.
Yes.
In control is St. Francis.
- [Justin] We'll take Begins with W for 10.
- Begins with W for 10 points.
Identify a person, place, idea, or thing that begins with the letter W. Chewbacca's species.
That will be Defiance.
George.
- Wookiee.
- They are indeed Wookiees.
And Defiance takes control.
- W for 15.
- W for 15 points.
Word used to tell a horse to stop.
(buzzer beeps) That would be St. Francis.
Justin.
- Whoa.
- Whoa indeed.
And St. Francis in control.
- Tree Leaves for 15.
- Tree Leaves for 15 points.
Identify the tree this leaf or leaves come from.
(bell chimes) Buckeye.
Buckeye.
- Go Blue.
- All right.
St. Francis in control.
- [Justin] Begins with W for 20.
- Begins with W for 20 points.
Descriptive term for a story in which someone dies and we need to find out who committed, that would be Defiance.
George.
- Who done it?
- Who done it?
And Defiance takes back control.
- W for 25.
- W for 25 points.
This song is Australia's unofficial national anthem.
(bell chimes) Time.
"Waltzing Matilda" is what we needed.
Defiance in control.
- [George] W for 30.
- W for 30 points.
Town in Ohio where Neil Armstrong, that would be Defiance.
Jacob.
- Wapakoneta.
- Wapakoneta is correct.
Defiance in control.
- Tree Leaves for 20.
- Tree Leaves for 20 points.
Identify the tree this leaf or leaves come from.
(buzzer beeps) That would be St. Francis.
Lucas.
- Oak.
- That is indeed an oak.
St. Francis takes control.
- [Justin] Endocrine System 25.
- Endocrine System for 25 point, end of round.
Let's take a look at our score.
Currently we have Defiance with 220 points, and in the lead with 310 points is St. Francis.
But it is still anybody's game because coming up next is our Brainstorm Round where questions are worth 20 points a piece, negative 20 points for an incorrect answer.
Stay tuned.
(upbeat adventurous music) (upbeat adventurous music continues) And welcome back to "BGSU Brain Game."
Defiance 220, St. Francis 310 points.
Before we get to our final Brainstorm Round, let's welcome some new players for St. Francis.
In slot number one, we have Jordan, a junior.
And in slot number three, we have Bennett, a freshman.
Welcome to our new players and all of our returning players from the previous round.
This is it.
This is the Brainstorm Round.
In this round all questions are worth 20 points a piece, negative 20 points for an incorrect answer.
You may confer before buzzing in.
Not after.
You do, negative 20 points.
And you cannot, I repeat, you cannot steal a question in this round.
Still anybody's game.
Defiance, St. Francis.
The Brainstorm round starts right now.
The words race car and madam are example, that would be St. Francis.
Jordan.
- Palindrome.
- Palindrome is correct.
To the nearest whole number, what is pi squared?
(buzzer beeps) That would be St. Francis.
Jordan.
- 10.
- 10 is correct.
How many total dots are there on a pair of dice?
(buzzer beeps) That would be St. Francis.
Jordan.
- 42.
- 42 is correct.
The Paris Peace Accords ended what war or conflict?
(bell chimes) Time.
Vietnam.
What part of speech does walrus represent?
(buzzer beeps) St. Francis.
Justin.
- Noun.
- Noun is correct.
Identify the state that is home of Stone Mountain.
(buzzer beeps) St. Francis.
Justin.
- Georgia.
- Georgia is correct.
What does the medical abbreviation BMI stand?
That would be St. Francis.
Justin.
- Body mass index.
- Correct.
A rhombus is made up of how many interior angles?
(buzzer beeps) St. Francis.
Jordan.
- Four.
- Four is correct.
Scott eats pasta whenever he gets the chance.
Identify the direct object in the, that would be St. Francis.
Justin.
- Pasta.
- Pasta is correct.
How many quarts are in 90 gallons?
(buzzer beeps) St. Francis.
Justin.
- 360 - Correct.
What automobile manufacturer makes the Dart?
(buzzer beeps) St. Francis.
Justin - Dodge?
- Dodge is correct.
How many minutes are in 1/5th of an hour?
(buzzer beeps) St. Francis.
Justin.
- 12 - 12 is correct.
Name the vein that carries the deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart?
(bell chimes) Time.
That is the vena cava.
Your motor functions are controlled by what part of your brain?
(buzzer beeps) St. Francis.
Justin.
- Motor cortex - Incorrect.
The cerebellum is what we needed there.
What empire did Genghis Khan rule?
That will be St. Francis.
Justin.
- Mongol.
- Mongol Empire.
Yes.
What is cobalt's physical state at room, that would be St. Francis.
Justin.
- Solid.
- A solid.
Yes.
Who was the Greek goddess of sleep?
(buzzer beeps) That will be St. Francis.
Justin.
- Hypna?
- Incorrect.
Persephone is what we needed there.
Change 0.80, end of round.
Let's take a look at our score.
We have Defiance with 220 points and our winner is St. Francis with 530 points.
Let's give both these teams a big round of applause.
(Marc and audience applauding) In the spirit of good sportsmanship, let's come around, meet in the middle.
Shake hands, bump fists, and hey, we'll see you at the next "BGSU Brain Game."
(upbeat adventurous music)
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