Quiz bowl is a Jeopardy-like academic game in which two teams compete head-to-head to answer questions from all areas of knowledge including history, literature, science, fine arts, current events, sports, and popular culture.
The defining feature of quiz bowl is the use of a "buzzer system" (or, more formally, a "lockout device") that lets players interrupt the reading of a question when they know the answer. That element adds a dimension of confidence, anticipation, and rapid recall to what is primarily a game about knowing facts. Those "tossup" questions are answered individually, but doing so earns one's team a chance at a multipart "bonus" question. Bonus questions are worth more points and allow collaboration, but are generally more difficult.
Christian Academy participates in a regional challenge against other SCISA schools for the right to compete for the State Championship.