Jinja, January 25, 2024 – The netball courts at Jinja Senior Secondary School Grounds were ablaze with excitement as the Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) Elite Games 2024 kicked off on Thursday, January 25th. The opening day featured intense matches between some of the top schools in the country.
Day 1 Highlights:
Bukedea Comprehensive School 19 vs. 29 Kawempe Muslim S.S
- The day commenced with a face-off between Bukedea Comprehensive School and Kawempe Muslim S.S, with the latter emerging victorious with a final score of 29-19.
Jinja Senior Secondary School 21 vs. 46 Buddo Sec School
- Jinja Senior Secondary School faced a tough challenge from Buddo Sec School, ultimately falling short with a final score of 46-21.
Ahmadiyya Muslim S.S 27 vs. 30 Baptist High School
- In a closely contested match, Ahmadiyya Muslim S.S battled Baptist High School, with the latter securing a narrow victory with a final score of 30-27.
Kawempe Muslim S.S 19 vs. 40 Baptist High School
- Kawempe Muslim S.S returned to the court, this time facing off against Baptist High School. Baptist High School claimed the victory with a final score of 40-19.
Jinja Senior Secondary School 34 vs. 21 Bukedea Comprehensive School
- Jinja Senior Secondary School redeemed themselves in a thrilling match against Bukedea Comprehensive School, securing a convincing win with a final score of 34-21.
Buddo Sec School 35 vs. 18 Ahmadiyya Muslim S.S
- Buddo Sec School continued their winning streak by defeating Ahmadiyya Muslim S.S with a commanding score of 35-18.
Bukedea Comp School 12 vs. 47 Baptist High School
- Baptist High School concluded the day with another victory, defeating Bukedea Comprehensive School with a dominant score of 47-12.
| Team | W | D | L | GF | GA | Goal Average | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddo Sec School | 2 | 0 | 0 | 81 | 39 | 2.076 | 42 | 4 |
| Baptist High School | 3 | 0 | 0 | 117 | 58 | 2.017 | 59 | 6 |
| Bukedea Comp School | 0 | 0 | 3 | 52 | 110 | 0.472 | -58 | 0 |
| Ahmadiyya Muslim S.S | 0 | 0 | 2 | 45 | 65 | 0.692 | -20 | 0 |
| Jinja Sen Sec School | 1 | 0 | 1 | 55 | 67 | 0.820 | -12 | 2 |
| Kawempe Muslim S.S | 1 | 0 | 1 | 48 | 59 | 0.813 | -11 | 2 |
These table standings provide an overview of the teams’ performance in the USSSA Elite Games 2024, showcasing their wins (W), draws (D), losses (L), goals for (GF), goals against (GA), goal average, goal difference (GD), and total points.
Day 2 Fixtures (Friday, January 26th):
Bukedea Comp School vs. Ahmadiyya Muslim S.S
Jinja Sen Sec School vs. Kawempe Muslim S.S
Kawempe Muslim S.S vs. Buddo Sec School
Kawempe Muslim S.S vs. Ahmadiyya Muslim S.S
Jinja Sen Sec School vs. Baptist High School
Bukedea comp School vs. Buddo Sec School
Jinja Sen Sec School vs. Ahmadiyya Muslim S.S
Day 3 Preview (Saturday, January 27th):
Baptist High School vs. Buddo Sec School
- The anticipation is building as Baptist High School prepares to face Buddo Sec School in what promises to be a thrilling encounter on the third day of the USSSA Elite Games 2024.
Fans, parents, and supporters are encouraged to join the festivities at Jinja Senior Secondary School and Jinja College Grounds as the USSSA Elite Games 2024 continue.