By Our Reporter
Selected Results
Rugby 15s – Boys
Rugby 15s – Girls
Basketball – Boys
Basketball – Girls
Girls Football
The USSSA Ball Games action continued today in Bukedea with several exciting encounters in girls' football, basketball, and rugby 15s.
In girls' football, FEASSA champions St. Noa Girls beat Lamenais Kyotera 1–0 to secure their second win and qualify for the Round of 32. Title contenders Boni Consilii also earned their second straight win with a commanding 5–1 victory over Acaba.
Boni Consilii has qualified for the round of 32
Other results saw Sheema Girls defeat Restore Leadership 2–0, Nyabubare pull off a dramatic comeback from 3–0 down to draw 3–3 with Kangulumira, and Hopeful Future overcome Kangole 2–0. Masaka beat Kibingo Girls 3–1, while Francis Ayume pulled off a surprise 1–0 win over hosts Bukedea Comprehensive.
In boys’ rugby, Jinja SS thrashed Kigezi High School 65–0, and Busoga College Mwiri dominated Mpanga SS 29–0. In the girls’ match, Airforce eased past St. John’s Wakitaka 22–0.
Basketball also delivered thrilling moments. Buddo SS crushed Manjasi SS 60–16 to earn their second win, while Nyakasura edged St. Laurence 22–21 and Ntare edged Kabalega 23–22. Seeta Naama beat St. Augustine 26–15, and Kisubi Mapeera upset Amus College 24–17.
In the girls’ basketball category, Gayaza High School continued their strong form with a 24–11 win over Mbale SS, and tournament favorites St. Noa Girls overwhelmed St. Cyprian Kyabakadde 39–5.
There were also victories for Seroma Christian High School, St. Mary’s Kitende, and Nabisunsa Girls as the group stages near completion.
The championship, which kicked off on Tuesday, will conclude on May 14 with the finals, closing ceremony, and awards presentation.
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