On Wednesday’s Jeopardy, three contestants, Diane Lochner, a librarian from Nicollet, Minnesota; Drew Goins, a journalist from Honolulu, Hawai’i; and David Erb, a puzzle designer from Seattle, Washington, competed for the top prize. David, a two-day champion, entered the game with winnings of $57,143.
The categories for the day included “Animal Groups,” “Lit-Pourri,” “Before They Were Stars,” “Classic Cocktails,” and “Old-Fashioned.” Drew Goins took an early lead, with a strong performance in the first round, adding $2,400 to his score.
As the game progressed into Double Jeopardy!, the categories shifted to “American History,” “Grammy Album of the Year,” and “Art Terms.” David Erb, despite a cautious approach, managed to secure the first Double Jeopardy! clue, earning him $8,600. Drew Goins maintained a strong performance, with a score of $13,600.
The game took an interesting turn when David Erb found the second Double Jeopardy! clue, a challenging art term. He chose to risk it all and doubled his score, taking the lead with $20,000. Drew Goins, with a score of $16,400, was unable to match David’s bold move.
As the game reached its climax, David Erb, with a score of $22,000, held a strong lead going into Final Jeopardy! Drew Goins and Diane Lochner, with scores of $16,800 and $3,400 respectively, were close behind.
Final Jeopardy! category was “Shakespeare,” with the clue: “Blood will have blood,” says this title character, who is later told, “Be bloody, bold, and resolute.” David and Diane answered correctly with “Who is Macbeth?”, with David adding a substantial $11,611 to his total, winning the game with $33,611.
The final scores were David $33,611, Drew $11,601, and Diane $4,400. David’s three-day total now stands at an impressive $90,754.
