A fierce encounter at the USSSA Ball Game I competitions, Trinity College Nabbingo nabbed themselves a victory over St. Michael International School in the girl’s badminton category, the match showcased either team’s immense grit and determination to win as they displayed great skill throughout the match.
Match Highlights
Faridah Kabandana Nuwanga of Trinity College Nabbingo didn’t set off with the best of starts for her team as she lost to St. Michael’s number one seed Shanita Lovita Nabwire, with a 15:17 – 4:15 score.
Blessings Emily Biira of Trinity College Nabbingo followed and revived her teams hopes for victory as she defeated her opponent Peace Balongo of St. Michael International 15:13 – 15:2 which put both teams back to even ground
In the third set Vicky Ahabwe of Trinity College Nabbingo wasn’t as fortunate as she was utterly dominated by St. Michael’s Sumin Mutesi with a scoreline of 8:15 – 3:15
This meant that the ladies then had to go into doubles as the game was now 2-1, the doubles started and Trinity College was on the hunt for a comeback once again as Blessing Emily Biira and Faridah Kabandana Nuwanga defeated Peace Balongo and Shanita Lovita Nabwire in a game that had a score of 15:10 – 15:11
The game was now at 2 to 2, the deciding game was Vicky Ahabwe and Leah Jjemba Ssuubi of Trinity played against Sumin Mutesi and Sophia Nassiwa of St. Michael and with the stroke of luck and a little bit of composure the ladies from Nabbingo managed to take the game with a scoreline of 15:11 – 15:11 retrieving the day for Trinity College.
Post Match Comments
The Coach Trinity College Nabbingo, Coach Frank Muwuluzi stated “the girls remained steady through and through we have trained hard and our determination has made us triumphant we hold steady for the quarter final”
St. Michael’s vice captain Sumin Mutesi acknowledged that the loss will push them to the second slot in the group but was overjoyed with the fact that they had hopes for a quarter final still intact she said “we will definitely play a better game”
Result
Trinity College Nabbingo won the match 3-2, leaving St. Michael International School contending for the 2 place slot in order to advance to the quarterfinal stage
Badminton Results
Saturday 10/5/2025
BOYS
Group A
Kibuli SS 3-0 St. Michael High Sonde
Kings’ College Budo 3-2 Jinja College
Busoga College Mwiri 3-1 St. Michael High Sonde
Group B
Kakungulu Memorial 3-1 Lubiri SS
Kakungulu Memorial 3-0 Kinaawa High Mugongo
Seroma Christian High School 3-0 Mengo SS
Group C
St. Michael International School 3-0 Ntare School
Kinaawa High Kawempe 3-0 St. Michael International School
Ntare School 3-0 St. Henry’s Kitovu
Group D
St. Mary’s College Kisubi 3-0 Sacred Heart SS Mushanga
Namilyango 3-0 Viva College School
Mbarara High 3-0 Sacred Heart Mushanga
GIRLS
Group A
Mbogo High 3-0 Sheema Girls SS
Nabisunsa Girls’ SS 3-0 Libiri SS
Mbogo High 3-0 Nabisunsa Girls’ SS
Group B
Gayaza High School 3-0 Iganga SS
Rubaga Girls’ 3-0 Gayaza High
Mariam High 3-0 St. Micheal High Sonde
Group C
Kakungulu Memorial 3-0 Mt. St. Mary’s College Namagunga
Kakungulu Memorial 3-0 Mengo SS
Seeta A level 3-0 Mengo SS
Group D
Sacred Heart Mushanga3-0 Viva College School
Trinity College Nabbingo 3-2 St. Michael International School
Sunday 11th May 10, 2025
BOYS
Kakungulu Memorial vs Seroma Christian High School
St. Mary’s College Kisubi vs Namilyango College
Lubiri SS vs Kinaawa High Sch. Mugongo
Sacred Heart Mushanga vs Viva College School
Namilyango College vs Mbarara High
Busoga College Mwiri vs Jinja College
Mengo SS vs Kinaawa High Mugongo
Mbarara Hugh vs Viva College
GIRLS
Nabisunsa Girls’ vs Seroma Christian High Sch.
Gayaza High vs Mariam High
Mbogo High vs Seroma Christian High Sch.
Mt. St. Mary’s College Namagunga vs Seeta A level Campus
St. Michael High Sonde vs Iganga SS