Public Television for Western New England

As Schools Match Wits

Behind the Scenes PhotoArea high school students sharpen their wits again as WGBY and Westfield State College team-up to present As Schools Match Wits, Wednesdays at 7:30pm on WGBY.

Produced at the studios of Westfield State College and broadcast on WGBY, As Schools Match Wits delivers all of the fun of the classic high school quiz-show and introduces a new generation of high-school students to one of the few public competitions that stresses knowledge over physical ability.

And remember, if you can’t watch on Wednesdays the show repeats on Saturdays at 7pm. If you want to share an episode with a family member or friend, you’re in luck: every episode of Wits will be available ON DEMAND to Comcast and Time Warner digital cable subscribers in Massachusetts.

Full episodes are also available by video Podcast!

BroadCast Schedule

First Round Qualifying Tournament

Chicopee High: 65
vs.
Simsbury High: 135

November 11

#401

Southwick Tolland: 155
vs.
Loomis Chaffee: 195

November 18

#402

Gateway Regional: 145
vs.
Westfield High: 215

November 25

#403

Glastonbury High: 150
vs.
Chicopee Comprehensive: 170

December 9

#404

Enfield High: 115
vs.
St. Joseph's Central: 170

December 16

#405

Mohawk Trail Regional: 115
vs.
Easthampton High: 90

December 23

#406

Windsor High: 190
Vs.
The MacDuffie School: 120

December 30

#407

West Springfield High: 30
Vs.
Leadership Prep Academy: 15

January 6

#408

Monson High: 50
Vs.
East Longmeadow High: 270

January 13

#409

Hopkins Academy: 125
Vs.
Longmeadow High: 225

January 20

#410

Pioneer Valley Regional: 145
Vs.
Wilbraham Monson Academy: 130

January 27

#411

Minnechaug Regional: 200
Vs.
Agawam High: 50

February 3

#412

Lenox Memorial:
Vs.
Williston Northampton:

February 10

#413

Monument Mt.:
Vs.
Holyoke Catholic High:

February 17

#414

Hampshire Regional:
Vs.
Pittsfield High:

February 24

#415

 

The schedule of matches has not been finalized, so check back for updates as the season progresses.

 

Program Host: Beth Ward

ASMW Host, Beth WardAward-winning journalist Beth Ward covered hundreds of stories and conducted thousands of interviews during her 17-year career in television news. As an anchor and reporter in Washington, DC and in Springfield, MA she has covered everything from Presidents and the Clinton White House to city hall, from Capitol Hill to community events. Beth also spent several years as a Health Reporter during a critical time when the health care crisis in the United States started to take shape.

Beth holds a Bachelor’s degree from Western New England College in Springfield, Massachusetts. During her college career, The American University invited Beth to attend its prestigious Washington Semester Journalism Program. She also participated in a political science program at Georgetown University where she also served as an intern for then Congressman Edward Boland.

Beth began her television news career as a producer for the morning news at WFSB TV3 in Hartford, Connecticut. She then moved to WWLP TV22 in Springfield, Massachusetts eventually becoming a full time reporter at the NBC affiliate. After four years, Beth moved to Washington, DC where she worked as a reporter and anchor at CNN, FOX NEWS NETWORK, WUSA, Newschannel 8 and WJLA. During this time, along with her reporting and anchoring duties, Beth was proud to co-host a local morning television talk show showcasing positive people and stories in the Washington, DC area.

However, after six years in the Nation’s Capital, Beth and her family decided to come back home to Massachusetts where she spent the next ten years as an anchor/reporter at WGGB, the Springfield ABC affiliate. Beth filled many roles at WGGB, anchoring every show during her tenure, from the morning, noon, the early evening at the 11 p.m. broadcasts.

Beth left WGGB in 2004 to start her own Public Relations and consulting business. She continues to own and operate Ward Public Relations today.

Beth and her husband reside in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts with their two children.

"I am thrilled to be joining the WGBY and Westfield State College family. As Schools Match Wits has such a long and rich tradition in the Pioneer Valley and I'm so happy to be a part of the show's new chapter. This is an exciting time for ASMW! We are moving into this new season with a new look and feel, and we're anxious to share this with viewers. I couldn't have asked for a better role in coming back to television. I'm looking forward to an exciting year!"

As Schools Match Wits is sponsored in part by:

The Massachusetts Teachers Association