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University Park Elementary wins Prince George's Science Bowl match, 235-100
Summary
On the Prince George's County Public Schools Science Bowl broadcast, University Park Elementary School beat CMIT North 235 to 100. Host Dave Zarratt praised both teams; students answered questions across six science categories during the program's 39th year.
University Park Elementary School defeated CMIT North 235 to 100 during a Science Bowl match broadcast by Prince George's County Public Schools, host Dave Zarratt announced at the show's close.
The Science Bowl pits elementary and middle school teams against one another in six categories — Green Things, Super Aid (animals), Body Systems, Let's Get Physical (physics/chemistry/space), Science Potpourri and Dateline Science — with questions ranging from five to 25 points. Zarratt noted the program is in its 39th year of competition.
University Park built an early lead in the first round and extended it in the second, answering questions on topics that included plant defenses, lunar features and basic physics. CMIT North answered multiple questions correctly and remained competitive in several categories; the broadcast highlighted individual players and coaches from both schools.
Host Dave Zarratt introduced teams and coaches at the start of the show and closed by praising all participants: “they are all winners in my eyes, and I know yours too.” The program also noted alternates and coaches who accompanied each team onstage.
The match showcased student engagement in science across Prince George's County Public Schools, emphasizing both competition and the schools' extracurricular programming. No formal awards beyond the match result were announced on the broadcast.
