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Rubare Secondary School in Ntungamo District has been selected to host this year’s edition of the Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) Ankole Zone Ball Games II, scheduled for June 25–29.
Rubare SS won the bid over several other contenders, marking the first time the school will host these games—following in the footsteps of Kyamate SS, the previous host. 
St Augustine retained the boys' volleyball trophy
This year's tournament will feature an expanded list of disciplines, increasing from seven to fifteen, and will include: Volleyball (Boys and Girls), Handball (Boys and Girls), Basketball 3×3, Rugby 7s, U16 Football, U15 Football, Woodball, Lacrosse, Dance Sport, Beach Soccer, Beach Volleyball, Mind Games (Scrabble, Chess, and Ludo), Swimming, Athletics, Girls' Netball
Ibanda RDC Coleb Tukaikiriza (white top) hands football U16 girls winners Boni Consiliii team captain Rinah Agaba the title
Zonal chairman Egidio Mucunguzi said the decision to grant hosting rights to Rubare SS followed an assessment of the school’s sports facilities, accommodation capacity, and accessibility.
“We are glad to announce that Rubare SS will host us this year. It is not only because it's their first time, but also because they are well-equipped—with ample playing fields and sufficient accommodation space,” Mucunguzi said.
Kyeizooba won the girls handball accolade
Last year’s edition was hosted at St. George’s PTC Ibanda, where the following emerged as champions: Volleyball – St. Augustine (Boys), St. Elizabeth (Girls), Handball – Ntare School (Boys), Kyeizooba Girls (Girls), Netball – Kibatsi SS, Woodball – Kitagata SS (Boys), Dance Sport – Mbarara High (Boys), Sheema Girls (Girls)
Boni Consilii retained the girls U16 football accolade
The top-performing teams from the Ankole zone will qualify to represent the region at the USSSA National Ball Games II, scheduled to take place in Tororo in July.
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