Consensus Trivia

Last but certainly not least, we're highlighting our defending Champions: Glebe! After taking home a silver and a bronze in our first two seasons, Glebe came out on top last spring and has been holding on to the Rein Otsason trophy since then. This season, Glebe again finished in first place in the Ottawa Qualifier, and will be looking to defend their title against the best teams in the country this weekend. Here's what our defending champs had to say:

When coming up with a blurb, the question “what is good about Glebe’s trivia team?” was asked. From Adrien’s academic prowess to Oscar’s ball knowledge, Glebe’s dynamic chud duo brings a lot to the table. Though they share a star sign, Amy likes Timothee Chalamet, while Fionn likes Ballet and Opera. Rounding out the roster is Josh, the wild card, and Greg, the plushed griffon, who has taken a turn for the existential (see picture). Making sure everyone fills out their permission forms, Mr. John has been benevolently presiding over Glebe Trivia for well over a decade, and has built up the program to the point where we are able to compete with the top teams from across the country.

Good luck to Glebe and all of our other Championship teams this weekend! The biggest event of the year is now less than 24 hours away -- be sure to follow along on our Instagram stories to catch all the action, and let us know who you're rooting for. And if you're in Toronto, come on over to Sidney Smith Hall at U of T and watch the games live!

Next up is the team from Upper Canada College! After hosting our Fall tournament, UCC qualified off a fifth place finish at the Toronto Centre Qualifier. Let's meet the team!

What do you call the flat beak of a duck? → Bill
Which name, common in French-speaking regions, comes from Greek meaning “manly” or “brave”? → Andre
Which uncommon name has Armenian roots and is linked to strength and resilience? → Artun
What term refers both to a follower of Christ and someone about to ace this intro? → Christian
What do you call a skilled builder who works with stone or brick? → Mason
What nickname did Allied soldiers use for Germans during World War II? → Jerry
Which short, global name is used in Japan and Finland and often means “righteous” or “honourable”? → Kimi

Good luck to UCC at the Championship!

We're moving into Ontario to meet our next Championship team: White Oaks! WOSS qualified based on a strong performance at the Toronto Centre Qualifier, which included a thrilling tiebreak victory over Northern to take second place. Let's hear from the team:

We are so excited to compete at our first ever Consensus High School Championship! As the coolest team out of Oakville, we plan to represent our city well. Our favourite historical figure is Franzduke Ferdinand and we don't know who Shohei Ohtani is. We look forward to playing with everyone. Let's have some great competition!

Good luck to White Oaks in their first Consensus Championship!