By Tibo Onesimus Joel
The Kampala qualifiers delivered big moments and fierce battles, with Mengo SS, Kisaasi College, and Nabisunsa Girls booking their spots at the nationals.
Boys:
Game 1: Mengo SS 10–11 Kisaasi College
Kisaasi wins it at the buzzer with a clutch two-pointer.
Game 2: Mengo SS 9–6 Kisaasi College
Mengo bounces back strong to level the series.
Final (Game 3): Mengo SS 9–6 Kisaasi College
A tight battle. Mengo edges Kisaasi late with pressure free throws.
Mengo SS takes gold. Kisaasi College settles for silver.
Girls:
Game 1: Mengo SS 1–21 Nabisunsa Girls
Quick work from Nabisunsa, winning by the 21-rule.
Game 2: Mengo SS 4–22 Nabisunsa Girls
Another dominant show. Nabisunsa seals the championship in style.
Nabisunsa Girls’ take gold. Mengo SS take silver.
Qualified for Nationals:
Mengo SS boys and girls, Kisaasi College boys, and Nabisunsa Girls’ will represent Kampala at the USSSA Ball Games II Nationals, happening July 10th–19th at St. Peter’s College, Tororo.
