Varsity Quiz is a knowledge-based quiz bowl competition co-sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Las Vegas. The league consists of multiple divisions of competitive teams and standard teams and runs from September to February. The quarter-finals, semi-finals, finals, and All-Star Matches are broadcast on Vegas PBS/Channel 10 KLVX.
From October through November 2024, students from 21 Clark County high schools competed in matches at school sites in the Varsity Quiz Silver League. The 2025 Silver League final matches are played at Vegas PBS in January through March.
On March 7, 2025, Coronado High School defeated Advanced Technologies Academy with 120 -110 score in the final Silver League match of the 56th Varsity Quiz season.
After the championship match, an All-Star match was held with several players from various schools in the Silver League. Team Tannenbaum took a victory over Team Naylor.
The 2025 Varsity Quiz 'Coach of the Year" is Matt Aberman. Mr. Aberman has served as the coach of Coronado for 17 years, his passion for trivia and encouraging students to succeed drive Coach Aberman to lead his team to consecutive victories.
The 2025 Varsity Quiz Hall of Fame inductee is Tom Sarno. Tom Sarno worked at Vegas PBS as an audio engineer until his retirement in 2014 and again as an independent contractor, working with Varsity Quiz through last season. He made us sound great and always wanted to positively contribute to each broadcast; he welcomed coworkers, staff, and students with a smile and kind words. We, unfortunately, lost Tom in February 2025 and we would like to honor his memory with this induction to the 2025 VQ Hall of Fame.
The 2025 Howard Naylor Scholarship was awarded to Liberty HS senior Thomas Noone, who is a four-year Varsity Quiz competitor.
Episodes will air Mondays at 7:30 PM beginning March 17 and repeat at 12:30 PM on the following Friday. All broadcasts are on 10.1 Vegas PBS.
March 17 (Monday) at 7:30 PM- VQ Quarterfinal match: Palo Verde vs Green Valley
March 24 (Monday) at 7:30 PM- VQ Quarterfinal match: Las Vegas Academy vs Coronado
March 31 (Monday) at 7:30 PM- VQ Quarterfinal match: A-Tech vs West CTA
April 7 (Monday) at 7:30 PM- VQ Quarterfinal match: Bishop Gorman vs Clark
April 14 (Monday) at 7:30 PM- VQ Semifinal match: Palo Verde vs A-Tech.
April 21 (Monday) at 7:30 PM- VQ Semifinal match: Coronado vs Clark
April 28 (Monday) at 7:30 PM-VQ Championship match: Winners of Semifinal Matches
May 5 (Monday) at 7:30 PM-Silver All Star Match
Matches can also be accessed at https://www.vegaspbs.org/shows/varsity-quiz/
From October through December 2024, students from 11 Clark County high schools competed in matches at school sites in the Varsity Quiz Blue League. In January 2024, competition in the VQ Blue League season culminated with semi final matches between Mojave HS vs. Del Sol Academy and Moapa Valley HS vs. Spring Valley HS. Mojave HS defeated Spring Valley HS with 145-50 score in the final match of the Blue League season.
After the championship match, an All Star match was held with players from across the Blue League.
Vegas PBS Blue League Play Off Air Date Schedule
Each episode will play Mondays at 7:30 PM on the original airdate and repeat at 12:30 PM on the following Friday. All broadcasts are on 10.1 Vegas PBS.
Matches can also be accessed at https://www.vegaspbs.org/shows/varsity-quiz/
Episode 1 - Feb 17 Mojave HS vs. Del Sol Academy
Episode 2 - Feb 24 Moapa Valley HS vs. Spring Valley HS
Episode 3 - Mar 3 Blue Final-Mojave HS vs. Spring Valley HS
Episode 4 - Mar 10 Blue All Star Match
On February 23, 2024, Coronado High School defeated Clark High School with 120-155 score in the final Silver League match of the 55th Varsity Quiz season.
After the championship match, an All Star match was held with several players from various schools in the Silver League. Team Tannenbaum took a victory over Team Naylor 150 to 110.
Howard Naylor and Nate Tannenbaum were the 2024 inductees into the Varsity Quiz Hall of Fame.
Howard is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Las Vegas and has been instrumental in the development and success of the Varsity Quiz program and partnership with CCSD. He has served as a judge, scorekeeper and cheerleader. Howard also sponsors the annual Howard Naylor Scholarship for one well deserving VQ graduating senior. This years' recipient was Parth Joshi from Clark HS.
Nate Tannebaum is celebrating his 50th year in broadcasting! Since 2009 he has hosted Varsity Quiz and Junior Varsity Quiz, giving his time to celebrating student successes. We are recognized our favorite host because he is truly What's Cool at School!
The matches can be seen at vegaspbs.org >Shows>Varsity Quiz
From October through November 2023, students from 17 Clark County high schools competed in matches at school sites in the Varsity Quiz Silver League. The 2024 Silver League final matches were played at Vegas PBS in January and February.
Episodes will play Thursdays at 7:30 PM beginning February 29 and repeat at 3:00 PM on the following Thursday and 4:00 AM on the following Tuesday. All broadcasts are on 10.1 Vegas PBS.
2/29 (Thursday) at 7:30 PM- VQ Quarterfinal match: Coronado vs Bishop Gorman
3/7 (Thursday) at 8:00 PM- VQ Quarterfinal match: Clark vs Shadow Ridge
3/14 (Thursday) at 7:30 PM- VQ Quarterfinal match: Palo Verde vs Moapa Valley
3/21 (Thursday) at 7:30 PM- VQ Quarterfinal match: A-Tech vs Green Valley
3/28 (Thursday) at 7:30 PM- VQ Semifinal match: Coronado vs. Palo Verde
4/4 (Thursday) at 7:30 PM- VQ Semifinal match: Clark vs. A-Tech
4/11 (Thursday) at 7:30 PM-VQ Championship match: Coronado vs. Clark
Matches can also be accessed at https://www.vegaspbs.org/shows/varsity-quiz/
From October through November 2023, students from 11 Clark County high schools competed in matches at school sites in the Varsity Quiz Blue League. In January 2024, competition in the VQ Blue League season culminated with semi final matches between Del Sol vs. Northeast CTA and Mojave vs. Southeast CTA. Del Sol Academy defeated Mojave High School with 155-100 score in the final match of the Blue League season.
After the championship match, an All Star match was held with players from across the Blue League from the following schools: Centennial, Del Sol, Mojave, NECTA, SECTA, Silverado, and Valley. Team Krafve took a victory over Team Bettencourt for a 125 to 110 win.
Vegas PBS Blue League Play Off Air Date Schedule
Each episode will play Thursdays at 7:30 PM on the original airdate and repeat at 3:00 PM on the following Thursday and 4:00 AM on the following Tuesday. All broadcasts are on 10.1 Vegas PBS.
Matches can also be accessed at https://www.vegaspbs.org/shows/varsity-quiz/
Episode 1
Feb 1
Del Sol Academy vs. NECTA
Episode 2
Feb 8
Mojave HS vs. SECTA
Episode 3
Feb 15
Blue Final- Del Sol Academy vs. Mojave HS
Episode 4
Feb 22
Blue All Star
On February 24, 2023, Coronado High school defeated The Meadows School with 110-80 score in the final match of the Silver League season.
After the championship match, an All Star match was held with several players from various schools in the Silver League. Team Bettencourt took a victory over the Team Krafve 170 to 155.
The matches can be seen at vegaspbs.org >Shows>Varsity Quiz
Since 1986, a $1000.00 scholarship has been awarded to an outstanding Varsity Quiz graduating senior in the name of Harvey N. Dondero, a distinguished CCSD administrator. After 30 years, the fund was retired. To preserve continuance of the award, Kiwanis Past President Howard W. Naylor has provided funds for awards to be presented in his name beginning with the 2016-2017 competition year. Mr. Naylor and the Kiwanis Club of Las Vegas raised the scholarship amount to $2000 for the 2023 recipient who has been involved with JVQ and VQ since he was in the 6th grade.
Over the life of the program, more that $100,000.00 in competition and scholarship funds have been awarded.
How do students prepare for a Varsity Quiz competition? Go behind-the-scenes with the Silverado High School team on Student Spotlight.
On January 20, 2023, Silverado High school defeated Bonanza High School with 115-95 score in the final match of the Blue League season.
After the championship match, an All Star match was held with several players from various schools in the Blue League. Team Bettencourt took a victory over the Team Krafve 170 to 90.
The matches can be seen at vegaspbs.org >Shows>Varsity Quiz
On February 25, 2022, Clark High School defeated Coronado High School with 130-105 score in the final match of the Silver League season.
After the championship match, an All Star match was held with several players and coaches from various schools in the Silver League. Teams were named for former VQ legends. Team Ginger for retired CCSD Student Activities Director, Sandy Ginger. Team Williams is named for Gary Williams, retired director of Vegas PBS. Both Mrs. Ginger and Mr. Williams played with their teams.
Team Ginger took a victory over the Team Williams 165 to 150 final score.
The matches can be seen at vegaspbs.org >Shows>Varsity Quiz
On January 21, 2022, Advanced Technologies Academy defeated Arbor View High School with 105-90 score in the final match of the Blue League season.
After the championship match, an All Star match was held with several players and coaches from various schools in the Blue League. Teams were named for former VQ legends. Team Bettencourt for former judge Carlos Bettencourt who coached VQ teams for 16 years and then served as a moderator for both Junior Varsity and Varsity Quiz. He is an inaugural member of the Varsity Quiz Hall of Fame. Team Krafve is named for Dick Krafve. Dick was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Las Vegas and the Honorary Varsity Quiz head judge.
Team Bettencourt took a victory over the Team Krafve 140 to 125 in a close match.
The matches can be seen at vegaspbs.org >Shows>Varsity Quiz
