Ottawa Hills vs Pettisville
Season 2024 Episode 28 | 28m 28sVideo has Closed Captions
Ottawa Hills and Pettisville High Schools compete in a quiz bowl match.
Area high schools compete in a quiz bowl tournament. This week, Ottawa Hills and Pettisville Schools compete in a quiz bowl match.
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Ottawa Hills vs Pettisville
Season 2024 Episode 28 | 28m 28sVideo has Closed Captions
Area high schools compete in a quiz bowl tournament. This week, Ottawa Hills and Pettisville Schools compete in a quiz bowl match.
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I think we better bunker up for a bombardment of the brainiacs.
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.
(upbeat electronic music) (dramatic music) And welcome to "BGSU Brain Game," it is Ottawa Hills versus Pettisville.
Let's take a look at our starting lineups for Ottawa Hills, led by Coach Adkins.
In slot number one, we have Zach, a sophomore.
In slot number two, we have Josef, a junior.
In slot number three, we have Chris, a sophomore.
Now for Pettisville lead by Coach Sivik.
In slot number one, we have Macy, a junior.
In slot number two, we have Emily, a senior.
And in slot number three, we have Keegan the freshman.
Welcome to all of our teams, this is "BGSU Brain Game," and this is the toss-up round.
There are 10 questions in this round, they're worth 10 points a piece.
No deduction for an incorrect answer.
You may confer before buzzing in, and you can steal a question in this round.
All right, Ottawa Hills, Pettisville, here we go.
This soup with a French name is made from potatoes, leeks, and cream.
It is usually served cold, but can also be eaten hot.
The name begins with the letter V. Vichyssoise is what we needed there, Vichyssoise.
Multiple choice question, popular during the 17th and 18th centuries, this French dance was written in three-quarter time, and contained both graceful and precise steps and glides.
Is it A, the courante, B, the gavotte, or C, the minuet?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Ottawa Hill, Zach.
- Minuet.
- Minuet is correct.
C. A current in a stream or river that moves in a different direction from the main current, often is a circular motion.
The answer begins with an E. (buzzer buzzes) Pettisville, Emily.
- Ebb.
- [Marc] Incorrect.
Ottawa Hills, chance to steal.
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Chris.
- Entering.
- Incorrect.
Eddy is what we needed there, an eddy.
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay all played roles in the composition.
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Pettisville, Emily.
- The Federalist Papers.
- Correct.
Stories about a sky country named Sugarcandy Mountain entertained the characters of this novel that includes a revolution led by Snowball.
Identify- (buzzer buzzes) That would be Pettisville, Emily.
- "Animal Farm."
- "Animal Farm," correct.
According to the AKC, black, yellow, and chocolate are the three officially recognized coat colors of what breed?
(buzzer buzzes) That will be Ottawa Hills, Josef.
- Labradoodle.
- Incorrect.
Pettisville, chance to steal.
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Emily.
- German Shepherd.
- Incorrect.
Labrador retrievers is what we needed there.
Multiple choice question.
What Canadian city is home to the National Hockey League named the Oilers?
Is it A, Ottawa, B, Edmonton, or C Toronto?
(buzzer buzzes) Ottawa Hills, Zach.
- Toronto.
- Incorrect.
Pettisville, chance to steal.
(buzzer buzzes) That will be Macy.
- Edmonton.
- Edmonton is correct.
Current requirements for this distinction are 21 merit badges, 14 of which are specifically required.
Name this highest level of- (buzzer buzzes) That would be Ottawa Hills, Chris.
- Medal of Honor.
- Incorrect.
Achievement for Scouts, BSA.
Pettisville, chance to steal.
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Emily.
- Eagle Scouts.
- Eagle Scout is correct.
In the TV show "The Big Bang Theory," who owned the comic book store the guys frequented?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Ottawa Hills, Josef.
- Stewart.
- Stewart is correct.
Multiple choice question, what is the name of the German federal parliament located in- (buzzer buzzes) That would be Ottawa Hills, Zack.
- Reichstag.
- Incorrect.
Located in the Reichstag building in Berlin.
Holds significant power in European politics.
Is it A, the Bundestag?
Is it B, the Budeschwat?
Or C, the Landtag?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Pettisville, Keegan.
- A.
- A is correct, the Bundestag.
End of round, let's take a look at our score.
Ottawa Hills currently at 20, and Pettisville in the lead with 50 points.
But we're just getting started here at "BGSU Brain Game," stick around, Risk and Reward coming up next.
(intense suspenseful music) (intense suspenseful music) And welcome back to "BGSU Brain Game."
Ottawa Hills, 20 points.
Pettisville, 50 points.
Before we move on to our next round, let's welcome some new players at Ottawa Hills.
In slot number one, we have Sam.
Sam is a sophomore.
And in slot number two, we have Sahil, and Sahil is a junior.
Welcome to our new players and our returning players from the last round.
This is Risk and Reward.
Both teams, you're going to get a shot at the same questions.
The first nine are going to be 10 points a piece, no deduction for an incorrect answer, so you can play a little bit looser on those buzzers.
The 10th question, however is a Risk and Reward question.
You may risk up to 30 points in five point increments on a topic that we give you.
You get it right, you get those points.
You get it wrong, or a non-answer, you lose those points.
However, if you don't like that topic, you can simply pass.
Sound fair?
All right.
Pettisville, since you're at 50 points, you will be sticking around.
Ottawa Hills, right this way off to isolation you go.
All right, Pettisville, your Risk and Reward round starts right now.
True or false, at birth a doctor evaluates five of the baby's features, heart rate, breathing, color of the skin, muscle tone and reflex irritability.
The name of this scoring system, used to evaluate newborn babies, is known as the vitals score.
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Emily.
- True.
- It is false, it's actually the Apgar score, appearance, pulse, grimace, activity and respiration.
What do we call a drama in which the main character meets disaster?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Emily.
- Tragedy.
- Tragedy it is.
What is the term for a plant that grows on another plant but is not parasitic?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Emily.
- Invasive.
- Incorrect.
Epiphyte is what we needed there.
Red or yellow, in the game of monopoly, which properties are worth more?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Emily.
- Red.
- Incorrect, it's yellow.
What brand name of laundry detergent also means to add volume or level when referring to sound amplification?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Emily.
- Bounty.
- Incorrect, it is Gain.
That question goes out to our engineer, Josh.
"The technician wanted to galvanize the fittings for a stronger connection."
Spell 'galvanize.'
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Emily.
- G-A-L-V-A-N-I-Z-E-D. - We will accept that, yes.
According to the 2020 US Census, which has a higher population, North Dakota or Alaska?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Emily.
- Alaska.
- Incorrect.
North Dakota.
What is the name of the arena on the campus of Bowling Green State University, where volleyball and basketball games are played?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Emily.
- Falcon Stadium.
- Incorrect, the Stroh Center, but it does have a giant falcon out in front.
True or false, Russia has a larger land mass than Antarctica?
(buzzer buzzes) Emily.
- False.
- It is true.
It is true.
Risk and Reward time.
The topic is coffee.
You can risk up to 30 points in five point increments on this topic, or you can have a cappuccino and just leave.
(Emily chuckles) We're going to go with 15.
- 15 points on coffee.
What is the name of the coffee drink that is made with espresso, steamed milk and chocolate?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Emily.
- Mocha.
- Mocha is correct, you get the bonus points.
That is the end of the Risk and Reward round for you, it is now time to clear your score, head off to isolation.
All right, let's bring back in Ottawa Hills.
Come on in.
All right, Ottawa Hills, Risk and Reward time, here we go.
True or false, at birth, a doctor evaluates five of the baby's features, heart rate, breathing, color of the skin, muscle tone and reflex irritability.
The name of this scoring system used to evaluate newborn babies is known as the vitals score.
- That doesn't seem right, I was like, color of skin does not seem right.
- Yeah.
- Should we go false?
- False.
(buzzer buzzes) - [Marc] In time, Sahil.
- False.
- False, that is correct, it's known as the Apgar score.
What do we call a drama in which the main character meets disaster?
- Tragedy?
- Yeah, sure.
(buzzer buzzes) - [Marc] That will be Sahil.
- Tragedy.
- Is correct.
What is the term for a plant that grows on another plant but is not parasitic?
- Commensalist.
- Yeah, sure.
- Yeah.
(buzzer buzzes) - That would be Sahil - Commensalist.
- Incorrect.
Epiphyte is what we needed there.
Red or yellow, in the game of Monopoly, which properties are worth more?
- Yellow.
- No, no, no, no, no.
(buzzer buzzes) - No, no.
- That would be Chris.
- Yellow.
- Yellow.
- Correct.
What brand name of laundry detergent also means to add volume or level when referring to sound amplification?
(buzzer buzzes) - That would be Chris.
- Tide.
- Incorrect.
Gain is what we needed there.
"The technician wanted to galvanize the fittings for a stronger connection."
Spell 'galvanize.'
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Sam.
- G-A-L-V-A-N-I-Z-E. - Correct.
According to the 2020 US Census, which has a higher population, North Dakota or Alaska?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Sahil.
- Alaska.
- Incorrect.
North Dakota.
What is the name of the arena on the campus of Bowling Green State University, where volleyball and basketball games are played?
- We just saw it.
I'm just going to go Falcons Arena if no says anything.
- Just buzz.
(buzzer buzzes) - That would be Sahil.
- Falcons Arena.
- Incorrect, the Stroh Center, but like I told the other guys, it does have a big falcon in front of it though.
True or false, Russia has a larger land mass than Antarctica?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Sahil.
- True.
- Correct.
Risk and Reward time, the topic is coffee.
You can risk up to 30 points in five point increments, or you can pass and have a cappuccino.
- I think we should go 30, honestly.
- No, no, no, no.
- Should we do 20?
- No, let's pass lowkey.
- No, let's not pass.
- 15.
- 15, 15-10.
- 15, 15, 15.
- Five, let's go 15.
- 15.
- 15 points on coffee for Ottawa Hills.
What is the name of the coffee drink that is made with espresso, steamed milk and chocolate?
- It's not a cappuccino.
(buzzer buzzes) - [Marc] That would be Sahil.
- Anything.
- Frappe?
- Just go with cappuccino.
Cappuccino.
- Cappuccino.
- Incorrect, mocha is what we needed there.
Mocha.
End of round for you, it's now time to take those points away.
Let's now clear our scores, and let's bring back in Pettisville.
Welcome back, Pettisville.
Pettisville stands at 85 points, Ottawa Hill stands at 55 points, a very close competition indeed.
Stick around, the category round's coming next, where questions are worth 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 points, and deductions, they're going to start.
Stay tuned.
(intense suspenseful music) And welcome back to "BGSU Brain Game."
Ottawa Hills at 55, Pettisville at 85, a very close competition indeed.
Now, before we move on to our next round, let's welcome, for Ottawa Hills in slot number three, it is Zach, welcome to Zach, and to all of our returning players from the last round.
This is the category round, this is where the power shifts a little bit to you, our teams.
There are six categories from which you can choose.
Inside are questions worth 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 points.
But, I must warn you, oh yes, I must warn you, deductions start now.
So if you go for 20, you're risking 20, you go for 30, you're risking 30 points.
However, there is one double or nothing question hiding in there, double the points, no risk of deduction, could be a game changer in this one.
You may confer before buzzing in, and you can, I repeat, you can steal a question in this round.
Ottawa Hills, you are at 55 points, you get to make the first selection.
- Science Terms 20 - Science Terms for 20 points.
A force of attraction that holds atoms or ions.
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Pettisville, Keegan.
- Bond.
- Bond is correct.
Pettisville, in control.
- What and Where for 10.
- What and Where for 10.
Take a look at this image, what is it and where is it at?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Pettisville, Keegan.
- The Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy.
- [Marc] Correct.
In control, Pettisville.
- [Emily] What and Where, 15.
- [Marc] What and where for 15 points.
What is it, and what country is it in?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Pettisville, Keegan.
- The Sydney Opera House, Australia.
- [Marc] Correct.
In control, making a move is Pettisville.
- [Emily] What and where, 20.
- [Marc] What and Where, now for 20 points.
What is it, and what country?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Ottawa Hills, Zach.
- Colosseum, Italy.
- Correct.
Ottawa Hills takes control.
- [Sahil] What and Where, 25.
- [Marc] What and Where for 25 points.
What is it, and what country is it in?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Ottawa Hills, Zach.
- Machu Picchu, Peru.
- [Marc] Correct.
In control.
Ottawa Hills now making a move.
- [Sahil] What and Where, 30.
- [Marc] What and Where for 30 points.
What is it, and where is it?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Pettisville, Keegan.
- Chichen Itza in Mexico.
- Correct.
In control is Pettisville.
- In Sequence for 10 - In Sequence for 10.
Determine the next item in the sequence based on the pattern of elements.
Three, 9, 15, 21.
(buzzer buzzes) Ottawa Hills, Zach.
- 27.
- 27 is correct.
Ottawa Hills, in control.
- [Sahil] Sequence for 25.
- Sequence for 25.
6, 12, 24.
(buzzer buzzes) Ottawa Hills, Zach.
- 48 - Incorrect.
48.
Pettisville, chance to steal.
That would be Macy.
- 96.
- 96 is correct.
In control is Pettisville.
- In Sequence, 15.
- In Sequence, 15.
This is the double or nothing question, open to all buzzers.
Double the points, no risk.
O, N, M, L. (buzzer buzzes) Ottawa Hills, Zach.
- P?
- Incorrect.
Pettisville, chance to steal.
(buzzer buzzes) Macy.
- K. - [Marc] K is correct.
Double the points.
Pettisville in control, stepping on the gas.
- In sequence, 20.
- In sequence, 20.
January, March, May, July.
(buzzer buzzes) Pettisville, Macy.
- September.
- September is correct.
Pettisville in control - In Sequence, 30.
- In Sequence 30 points.
One, two, three.
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Ottawa Hill, Zach.
- Four.
Incorrect.
Five.
Eight.
Pettisville, chance to steal.
(buzzer buzzes) Keegan.
- 13.
- Is correct.
13.
Pettisville in control.
- [Emily] Famous Nicknames, 10.
- Famous Nicknames for 10 points.
I will read a well-known nickname of a famous American, you identify the famous American.
King James.
(buzzer buzzes) Ottawa Hills, Sahil.
- LeBron James.
- Correct.
Ottawa Hills snatches back control.
- [Sahil] Famous nicknames, 30.
- Famous nicknames now for 30 points.
Buffalo Bill.
(buzzer buzzes) Ottawa Hills, Sahil.
- Buffalo Bills.
Sorry.
- [Marc] Incorrect.
Pettisville, chance to steal.
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Emily.
- Johnson.
- [Marc] Incorrect.
William F Cody is what we needed there.
Ottawa Hills in control.
- [Sahil] Famous Nicknames, 25.
- Famous Nicknames for 25 points.
Billy the Kid.
(bell dings) Time.
that would be William H Bonnie.
William H Bonnie.
In control is Ottawa Hills.
- [Sahil] Science, 30.
- Science terms for 30 points.
What is the term for the sum of all chemical reactions within a living organism?
(buzzer buzzes) Ottawa Hills, Zach.
- Biome.
- Incorrect.
Pettisville, chance to steal (buzzer buzzes) Time.
Metabolism is what we needed there.
Ottawa Hills in control.
- [Sahil] Animal Homes, 30.
- Animal Homes for 30 points.
Identify the continent that this indigenous home, or excuse me, that is the indigenous home to each of the following animals, identify the continent.
Tasmanian Devil.
That would be Pettisville, Keegan.
- Australia.
- [Marc] Correct.
In control, Pettisville.
- Animal Houses, 15.
- Animal Homes for 15.
The gazelle.
(buzzer buzzes) Ottawa Hills, Zach.
- Africa.
- Correct.
Ottawa Hills snatches back control.
- Animal, 25.
- Animal homes for 25.
The Sumatran tiger.
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Ottawa Hills, Sahil.
- Asia.
- [Marc] Asia is correct.
Ottawa Hills in control.
- Science, 25.
- Science for 25, Terms.
Resulting vertical force on an object by- (buzzer buzzes) That would be Ottawa Hills, Zach.
- Buoyancy.
- [Marc] Buoyancy is correct, by a static fluid.
Ottawa Hills in control, making some moves.
- [Sahil] World History, 30.
- World History for 30 points.
I will describe an event from world history, you state the year the event occurred.
In what year was Alaska purchased from Russia?
(bell dings) Time.
1867.
Ottawa Hills in Control.
- World History, 20.
- World history for 20 points.
Louisiana Purchase.
(buzzer buzzes) Ottawa Hills, Sam.
- 1803.
- Correct.
Ottawa Hills, making some moves.
- Famous Nicknames, 20 - Famous Nicknames- (bell rings) End of round.
Let's take a look at our score.
Ottawa Hills, 90, Pettisville currently at 265, but coming up next is our final round.
It is the Brainstorm Round, questions worth 20 points a piece, negative 20 points for an incorrect answer.
Stay tuned.
(intense suspenseful music) (intense suspenseful music) And welcome back to "BGSU Brain Game."
Ottawa Hills, 90 points.
Pettisville, 265 points.
Before we move to our final round though, let's welcome a player to Ottawa Hills in slot number one, it is Josef, welcome to you Josef, and all of our returning players from the previous round.
All right, this is it, this is where all the marbles are going to be found, this is the Brainstorm Round.
In this round, all questions are worth 20 points, negative 20 points for an incorrect answer.
You may confer before buzzing in, but you cannot, I repeat, you cannot steal a question in this round.
Pettisville, Ottawa Hills, your Brainstorm Round starts right now.
When water from a puddle disappears, what process has taken- (buzzer buzzes) That would be Ottawa Hills, Sahil.
- Evaporation.
- Correct.
What is the meaning of the term "ante meridiem"?
Meridiem.
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Ottawa Hill, Zach.
- The like Prime Meridian like rotated like 90 degrees, like antimeridian.
- Incorrect, it means before noon.
What is 268 divided by four?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Pettisville, Macy.
- 27 - Incorrect, 67.
What was the 49th state to join the United States?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Pettisville, Keegan.
- Alaska.
- Correct.
What is the name of the green pigment in plants that absorbs- (buzzer buzzes) That would be Ottawa Hill, Sahil.
- Chlorophyll.
- Chlorophyll is correct.
In computers, what does CPU stand for?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Ottawa Hills, Sahil.
- Central processing unit.
- Correct.
Which two consecutive months, both have 31 days- (buzzer buzzes) Ottawa Hills, Zach.
- August and September.
- Incorrect, July and August.
What is the nickname of the Major League baseball team from Arizona, the Arizona what?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Ottawa Hills, Josef.
- Suns.
- Incorrect, Diamondbacks.
What is the name of the actor that played Peter Quill or Star- (buzzer buzzes) That would be Ottawa Hills, Sahil.
- Chris Pratt.
- Chris Pratt is correct.
In 2024, what artist released the hit song "Lose Control"?
(buzzer buzzes) Ottawa Hills, Sahil.
- Sam Smith.
- Incorrect, Teddy Swims.
What company is most famously associated with manufacturing crayons in the United States?
(buzzer buzzes) Ottawa Hills, Sahil.
- Crayola.
- Crayola is correct.
If a truck is traveling at 60 miles per hour, how many miles will it travel in 20 minutes?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Ottawa Hills, Zach.
- 20.
- 20 is correct.
Which state is known as the "Show Me State"?
(buzzer buzzes) Ottawa, or, no, Pettisville, Keegan.
- Missouri.
- Missouri is correct.
Who wrote the "1812 Overture" to celebrate Napoleon's defeat at the Battle of Waterloo?
(bell dings) Time, Tchaikovsky.
Who served as President William or Bill Clinton's Vice President?
(bell dings) Time.
Al Gore.
End of round.
End of round, end of game, let's take a look at our score.
Ottawa Hills, 130 points, and our winner with 285, is Pettisville, let's give both these teams a big round of applause.
In the spirit of good sportsmanship, let's come out, meet in the middle, bump fists, shake some hands.
And we're going to see you at the next "BGSU Brain Game."
(upbeat music)
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