Kisozi High School rocked back to edge Madina Islamic Nsangi out of the Wakiso Zone Netball Qualifiers for the USSSA Ball Games II, set for July 8–19 at Sacred Heart Gulu.
In the round of 16 clash, Madina Islamic Nsangi saw their journey cut short by rivals Kisozi High School.
At some point in the game played at Mwererwe grounds, Madina Islamic who had won the earlier tie 21–16 took an 11–7 lead. However, Kisozi High School rebuked their opponents’ strong performance, just as they had done in the Nsangi USSSA district final.
Eventually, Kisozi High School held on to win 23–20, ending Madina Islamic’s title chase. However, Madina still have a chance to join the top eight and fill one of the ten available slots for Wakiso Zone at Nationals.
In the quarterfinals, Kisozi High School will battle powerhouse Kawanda SS on Friday morning, June 19, ahead of the semifinals and final later in the evening.
In other intense round of 16 fixtures, Green Light Islamic struggled past Merryland 17–13, defending champions Buddo SS comfortably defeated Mehan 32–12, while St Mary’s Kitende overwhelmed Emirates College Nkoowe 45–10.
Round of 16 Results
- St Mary’s Kitende 45–10 Emirates College
- Kajjansi Progressive SS 30–18 Fairway
- St Noa Girls SS 33–15 Rines SS
- Light College Katikamu 24–12 Boston High School
- Kisozi High School 23–20 Madina Islamic Nsangi
- Kawanda SS 25–15 Light High School Sseguku
- Green Light Islamic 17–13 Merryland
- Buddo SS 32–12 Mehan
Quarter-final Fixtures
- St Mary’s Kitende vs Kajjansi Progressive SS
- St Noa Girls SS vs Light College Katikamu
- Kisozi High School vs Kawanda SS
- Green Light Islamic vs Buddo SS
