The lacrosse competition at the USSSA Ball Games II National Championship in Gulu delivered another thrilling day of action on Matchday 5, with commanding victories and crucial wins shaping the race for the knockout stages.

The USSSA Ball Games II mind games came to a thrilling close today, with chess, ludo, and scrabble all producing finalists who will now represent their schools at FEASSA.

The two teams will meet again on Wednesday, 15 July, at St. Joseph’s College Layibi, with Sacred Heart needing victories to keep their title hopes alive.

In the boys’ competition, Busoga College Mwiri are one win away from being crowned champions and will face Ngora High School on 14 July.

Scrabble players also felt the heat as the race for the titles got more competitive. With more matches still to be played on Tuesday schools will be aiming to maintain their good performances and secure a place in the next round.

Overview Allhim continues its impressive run of form at the ball games II and will be up against Namagabi SS

The boys proceed to semi Finals scheduled on Wednesday 15th July 2026:
Standard High School Zzana vs Ntare School
Mukono Kings vs St Lawrence Crown City

From the 80 teams, netball competition is now down to the last 16 having completed group stages and round of

All student basketball players participated in a mental health session focused on mental wellbeing, resilience and managing the pressures of competitive sports.

For the first time at the USSSA Ball Games II, tournament partners Sky View and Oner organized a Skills Challenge and 3-Point Contest for the players.