DHS Team Heads to Third Round of 'The Challenge' Quiz Show

A team of students competing in the TV quiz show The Challenge has advanced onto the show's third round, setting up a face-off with Fairfield Prep.

184 teams from across the Tri-State area compete against each other on the program, answering questions about history, arts, literature, current events, math, and science before a live audience.

After months of competition, a champion is crowned from each of the show's regions, earning $2,500 for their school and a berth in the show's Tri-State Championship. Students participating in the final game receive $500 individually, and the overall winner is awarded a grand prize of $10,000.

The DHS team includes students John Conley, Matthew Gentile, Jonathan Gill, Nicole Granath, and Reed Morgan along with academic advisor Dan Record. Their third round matchup against Fairfield Prep will air on Cablevision's MSG Varsity channel Tuesday, April 26 at 5:30 p.m. 

“The heat is on for these kids, but they can handle it," Jared Cotter, the show's host, said in a statement. "When you make it to round three, you’ve demonstrated that your team is prepared and can perform under pressure.”  

The Challenge, which began on Long Island 14 years ago, airs Sunday through Friday at 5:30 p.m. on MSG Varsity.

“We applaud each of these students who have done such an amazing job to progress to this level of the game,” Theresa Chillianis, MSG Varsity’s general manager, said in a statement.