The draws for the highly anticipated 2023 USSSA Ball Games II were held at the association headquarters located at GNS Plaza in Old Kampala on Thursday, July 6, 2023. The event was witnessed by numerous stakeholders, including Hajji Twahil Kitezaala, the vice president of the association, and the esteemed president Emeritus Patrick Okanya. Representatives from various schools and sports commissars were also present to witness the exciting moment.
One of the stakeholders participating in drawing teams
The draws were conducted with great anticipation, determining the groups for the different disciplines that will be showcased during the games. These include Netball, Handball, Football (U-14 & U-16), Basketball (3X3), Rugby 7’s, Woodball, and Lacrosse. The draws were executed meticulously to ensure fairness and balance among the participating schools.
“We have held successful draws for the 2023 USSSA Ball Games 2. The schools are eager to have the action kick off at St Mary’s Rushoroza in Kabale,” expressed Kitezaala, highlighting the enthusiasm among the participating schools.
USSSA CEO Christopher Banage(L) and Hajj Kiteezaala during the draws
To ensure a competitive atmosphere, the schools have been assigned to different groups within each sport. In most cases, the groups will compete against each other, with the successful teams advancing to the knockout rounds. However, sports such as Basketball (3×3) and Lacrosse will follow a round-robin format, allowing each school to face all opponents in their respective groups.
The 2023 USSSA Ball Games II are scheduled to take place from July 9th to July 18th, 2023, providing an exhilarating ten days of intense sporting action and showcasing the remarkable talents of the young athletes.
Some of the Trophies to be won by teams
Here are the full groups for each sport:
Netball:
Group A
Group B
Group C
Group D
Group E
Group F
Group G
Group H
St Mary’s Kitende
Blessed Sacrament Kimanya
Ngando S.S
Kawanda S.S
Buddo S.S
Baptist High School
St Joseph’s Bakhita
St Noa Girls
Kibuli S.S
Canan
Green Light
Ssingo S.S
Kyanja High School
Broadway
Ahmadia Muslim High School
Kawempe Muslim
Armadan Muslim
Kadugala
Dynamic
Shama High School
Mukono Kings High School
St Jude
Nankabirwa S.S
Busika Muslim
Nkoma S.S
Masese Seed
Jinja S.S
Armadan Girls
Iganga S.S
Katerema S.S
St Joseph Vvumba S.S
Great Aubrey Memorial
Mary Hill High School
Bweranyangi Girls
Bwera S.S
Boni Consili Girls
Bukedea Comprehensive
Trinity Catholic
St Adolf High School
Sironko Parents S.S
Mandela S.S
St Jeremo
St Francis Busunju
Bulo Parents
Bishop Comboni College
St Mathias Kalemba
Kihanga S.S
Kajjansi Progressive
Kazo Hill S.S
Arua Public School
St Mary’s Ediofe
Mateete Comprehensive
St John Mukono Kawuga
St Peter’s Nsambya
Kyotera Parents
|Mandela College
USSSA Official verifies drawn teams
Handball Boys:
Group A
Group B
Group C
Gombe S.S
Kakungulu Memorial
Bombo Mary
Kawanda S.S
Lubiri S.S
Wampewo Ntake
St Mark Namagoma
Namakwa S.S
Madinah Islamic
Kiira College Butiiki
St Mary’s College Lugazi
Soroti S.S
Maruzi Seed School
Ngora High School
Ntare High School
Mbarara High School
Muntuyera High School
Bishop Comboni College
Butogata High School
St Mary’s College Butoola
Handball Girls:
Group A
Group B
Group C
Kawanda S.S
Kibuli S.S
Mbogo High
Wampewo Ntake
Mbogo Mixed
Lubiri S.S
Ngora High
Namakwa S.S
Gombe S.S
St Jerome
Maruzi Seed
Bombo Army
Trinity College Nabbingo
Immaculate Heart
Mary Hill High School
St Mary’s College Lugazi
St Mary’s College Rushoroza
Bishop Comboni College
Volleyball Boys:
Group A
Group B
Group C
Group D
Standard High School Zana
Mbogo Mixed
St Joseph’s Vocational
St Augustine
Mengo S.S
Hilton High School
Bukedea Comprehensive
St Peter’s S.S
Bwera S.S
Engari S.S
Nyamirima Village
Mbarara High School
Busoga College Mwiri
Namugongo Vocational
JIPRA
Ngora High School
Kibuli S.S
Trinity Catholic
Kigezi College Butobere
Bombo Army S.S
Amus College
Volleyball Girls:
Group A
Group B
Group C
Group D
St Elizabeth Girls
Nabisunsa Girls
Katikamu SDA
Trust High Kinawa
Namugongo Vocational
Trinity College Nabbingo
Hamudan Girls
Rubaga Girls
Trinity College High
Jinja S.S
St Kirigwagyo
JIPRA
Amus College
Nyamirima Village
St Thereza Girls
Ngora High
Boni Consil
Immaculate Heart Girls
Mary Hill High
Kashaka Girls
The draws have set the stage for an exciting and competitive tournament, pitting schools from across the region against each other in their respective sports. As the participants gear up for the games, all eyes will be on St Mary’s Rushoroza in Kabale, where the action will unfold. The USSSA Ball Games 2 promises to be an unforgettable event, showcasing the immense talent and dedication of
