Scholastic Scrimmage is a high school quiz bowl game show that was launched in 1975.
Other hosts have included Karen Walton, vice president of academics at DeSales University (1995–2017), Joseph Pacitti, English teacher at Salisbury High School (2017–18), and author and Bethlehem Area Public Library director Josh Berk (2018–2019).
Another version of the show is aired on WVIA-TV, currently hosted by Paul Lazar, in the Scranton media market.
The newest version, launched in 2022, airs on Erie's WQLN-TV hosted by Dr. Glenn Holland.
Two teams of four players from Pennsylvania high schools field questions on a diverse range of academic subjects and score points with correct answers.
The first player to buzz in and give the correct answer earns ten points and a chance at a related bonus question for their team.
At the end of the Scholastic Scrimmage season, the winning school is awarded $4000, with the runner-up receiving $2000.
The first player to buzz in and give the correct answer earns 10 points and a chance at a related bonus question for their team.
If the player who buzzes in answers incorrectly on the rebounded toss-up question, his or her team does not lose any points, and the contest continues.
After half-time, play continues exactly as it had in the first segment until a buzzer sounds signaling that time has expired.
The winning team also receives medals, a plaque for their high school's trophy case, and bragging rights.