Mobile County High Schools Compete in Hi-Q Academic Quiz

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The Hi-Q academic quiz competition returned this week for its second round of matches, as high school teams across Mobile County, Alabama went head-to-head answering questions on topics like history, math, geography, and chemistry. The top three teams will win cash awards for their schools, and individual awards will also be given out. FOX10's Cameron Taylor is serving as the quizmaster for this year's competition, which will run through late March.

Why it matters

The Hi-Q competition is a long-standing tradition in Mobile County, encouraging academic excellence and teamwork among high school students. The cash prizes provide an incentive for schools to invest in their academic programs and support their brightest students.

The details

In the second round matches, students from Cottage Hill, Baker, McGill-Toolen, Satsuma, Mary G. Montgomery, and B.C. Rain high schools competed. McGill-Toolen won the first match, while Satsuma won the other. The competition will continue over the next several weeks, with the top three teams ultimately receiving cash awards for their schools.

• The second round of the Hi-Q academic quiz competition took place this week.
• The competition will run through late March 2026.

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What’s next

The Hi-Q competition will continue over the next several weeks, with the top three teams ultimately receiving cash awards for their schools.