A blend of ruthless dominance and edge-of-the-seat drama defined the latest round of lacrosse fixtures at the ongoing USSSA Ball Games II National Championship in Gulu, as schools intensified their push for qualification to 2026 FEASSA Games.
The most gripping contest of the day unfolded in the boys’ category, where St. Peter’s College Tororo held firm to edge Bombo Army School 15-13 in a fiercely contested duel.
The two sides went goal for goal in a pulsating encounter, but St. Peter’s composure in decisive moments ultimately proved the difference.
Elsewhere in the boys’ division, Kigezi High School delivered a statement performance, overpowering Lumino High School 21-8 in a high-scoring clash.
Their fluid attacking patterns and clinical finishing left little room for resistance as they cruised to a commanding victory.
In the girls’ competition, Mt St Mary’s College Namagunga produced one of the most dominant displays of the round, dismantling Trinity College Nabbingo 16-3.
Namagunga dictated proceedings from start to finish, combining defensive solidity with relentless attacking precision.
Empower International Academy also impressed, registering a solid 12-7 triumph over Kigezi High School.
Their structured build-up play and sharp execution in the final third ensured control throughout an entertaining contest.
Bombo Army School capped off the girls’ fixtures with a convincing 12-5 win against Tororo Girls School, capitalizing on their efficiency in front of goal to seal a deserved victory.
With momentum building and stakes rising, teams remain firmly focused on accumulating crucial points as the championship race gathers intensity in Gulu.
Full-Time Results
Girls
Kigezi High School 7-12 Empower International Academy
Mt St Mary’s College Namagunga 16-3 Trinity College Nabbingo
Tororo Girls School 5-12 Bombo Army School
Boys
Kigezi High School 21-8 Lumino High School
Bombo Army School 13-15 St. Peter’s College Tororo
