The USSSA Ball Games I National Tournament 2025, hosted by Bukedea Comprehensive School and Amus College School in Bukedea District, Eastern Uganda, featured an exciting basketball competition from May 5th to 14th. The event brought together 88schools, including 42 girls’ schools and 46 boys’ schools, competing in 3×3 U16 and 5×5 U20 categories. Basketball games were held at Sapir Hill on Amus College School, utilizing three courts, and an additional court at Bukedea Comprehensive School.
Basketball Results:
Boys U20:
- Round of 16:
- St. Joseph’s College Layibi 25:29 Seeta High School Mbalala
- Kibuli SS 44:34 Mbogo Mixed
- Merry land HS 36:52 Buddo SS
- Hope SS 38:33 St. Balikudembe
- Nyakasura School 27:57 Seeta A level Campus
- Seroma CHS 48:45 St Michael International
- Elite High School 30:46 St. Cyprian Kyabakade
- Masaka SS 28:48 Amus College School
- Quarterfinals:
- St. Cyprian Kyabakade 38:25 Buddo SS
- Amus College School 38:21 Seroma CHS
- Seeta A level Campus 37:32 Seeta High School Mbalala
- Hope SS 29:32 Kibuli SS
- Semifinals:
- Amus College School 56:28 Seeta A level Campus
- Kibuli SS 32:38 St. Cyprian Kyabakade
- Finals:
- Amus College School defeated St. Cyprian Kyabakade 57:42
- Third Place: Kibuli SS
- MVP: Abdullah Musa (Amus College School)
Girls U20:
- Round of 16:
- Tororo Girls 28:35 Seeta A level Campus
- Seroma CHS 40:22 Zana Mixed
- Naalya SS 37:42 Kibuli SS
- Gayaza HS 12:55 St. Noa Girls
- Ndejje SS 26:18 Kisubi Mapeera
- Nabisunsa Girls 42:30 Gombe SS
- St. Mary’s Kitende 57:20 Jinja SS
- Elite High School 31:25 Exodus High School
- Quarterfinals:
- St. Mary’s Kitende 27:20 Seroma CHS
- Seeta High School Mbalala 18:47 Nabisunsa Girls
- Elite High School 09:49 St. Noa Girls
- Kibuli SS 37:20 Ndejje SS
- Semifinals:
- St. Noa Girls 48:32 Nabisunsa Girls
- Kibuli SS 40:20 St. Mary’s Kitende
- Finals:
- St. Noa Girls defeated St. Mary’s Kitende 50:36
- Third Place: Nabisunsa Girls
- MVP: Namwanje (Nabisunsa Girls)
3×3 U16:
- Boys: Seeta A level Campus won gold
- Girls: St. Mary’s Kitende won gold
- MVPs: Derrick Benson Hause (Seeta A level Campus) and Anena Joviah (St. Mary’s Kitende)
Tournament Highlights:
The tournament featured thrilling matches, with teams showcasing impressive skills and determination. The closing ceremony on May 13th marked the end of the games, with trophies and medals awarded to the winners. The teams that emerged victorious celebrated with their fans, bringing the tournament to a successful conclusion. On May 14th, most schools departed, marking the official end of the tournament.