WPBS-TV Announces WHIZ QUIZ Season 45 Champions

WATERTOWN, NY (December 16, 2025) – WPBS-TV is excited to announce the completion of production for the 45th season of its local quiz show Whiz Quiz. Congratulations to the 2025 Whiz Quiz Champion, Lowville Academy and Central School from Lowville, New York.
 
Hosted by Mel Busler, Whiz Quiz is a quiz bowl-style competition that brings together over 30 high schools from across the North Country. Competing students test their knowledge in a variety of subjects including Math, Geography, Literature, and the Arts. Filming for the show takes place each fall, and the program airs on WPBS-TV from October through December.
 
In the 45th season of Whiz Quiz, 31 American high schools competed in the single-elimination tournament. The Championship title was claimed by the team from Lowville, NY, consisting of Brayden Gillette, Josh Weiler, Anthony LaPuma, Ira Blavvelt, and alternates Connor Munn, Elizabeth Hyde, Cooper Lincoln and Paige Zehr. Under the guidance of Advisor Jackson Hyde, the team showcased exceptional academic skills to secure their victory over Massena Central School District. The hour-long U.S. Championship match aired on WPBS-TV on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00 pm.
 
The production of Whiz Quiz Season 45 culminated with a festive banquet and awards celebration on October 23, 2025, at WPBS Studios. During the event, the Season 45 Champion, Lowville Academy, was presented with the Glenn Gough Championship Trophy and a scholarship prize of $3,500. Massena Central School District, who secured second place in the competition, received a scholarship prize of $2,000. South Jefferson Central School District and Thousand Islands Central School District each received $500 for their third-place finish. The gathering marked the successful conclusion of another exciting season, honoring the academic achievements of all the participating teams.