The Super Quiz

Students from West Covina’s Edgewood High School react after placing first in the L.A. County Academic Decathlon. Although it accounts for only 5% of the total score, the raucous Super Quiz is traditionally a very strong indicator of how well the squads are performing. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

Feb. 7, 2015 7:53 PM PT

The Los Angeles County Academic Decathlon held its final event -- known as the Super Quiz -- at USC’s Galen Center on Saturday.

Dominique Oei, 18, from Edgewood High School reacts during the L.A. County Academic Decathlon at USC. This year’s quiz focuses on “New Alternatives in Energy: Ingenuity and Innovation.” Fifty-five teams from 43 public high schools are competing. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

Kimberly Saenz, 17, left, Karina Sandoval, 15, and Candace Godoy, 16, from Whittier High School participate in the L.A. County Academic Decathlon at USC. The game-show-style Super Quiz is held before a live audience. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

The audience watches students perform in the L.A. County Academic Decathlon at USC. The full results will be announced on Thursday. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

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