The Deep End Schools Cricket Tournament came to a close with an electrifying day of competition, cultural performances, and celebrations of youthful sporting spirit. St. John’s High School, Kauga, made history by winning the boys’ title in their debut appearance, while St. Cornelius Secondary School claimed the girls’ title after a nail-biting finish.
Boys’ Final: Kauga Makes History
St. John’s High School, Kauga, stunned spectators by clinching the boys’ title with a 23-run victory over St. Cornelius. Kauga posted a total of 93 runs in 14.3 overs, with Paul Emetu and Jackson Asiku anchoring the innings. The Kauga bowlers, Mustafah Mutwalibu and Derrick Okecho, applied relentless pressure, bowling out St. Cornelius for 70 runs in 15.4 overs.
Girls’ Final: St. Cornelius Claims Historic Win
In the girls’ final, St. Cornelius Secondary School edged out hosts Mt. St. Henry’s in a thrilling finish. Mt. St. Henry’s managed 78 runs, but St. Cornelius’s Jovia Namutebi and Florence Nawaali bowled with precision, restricting the hosts. Chasing 79 for victory, St. Cornelius faced early setbacks but displayed remarkable grit and resilience, winning by just one wicket in 17.2 overs.
Individual Awards
- Best Bowler (Girls): Florence Nawaali (St. Cornelius)
- Best Bowler (Boys): Derrick Okecho (St. John’s Kauga)
- Best Batter (Girls): Scovia Nakyanzi (Mt. St. Henry’s)
- Best Batter (Boys): Paul Emetu (St. John’s Kauga)
- MVP (Girls): Jovia Namutebi (St. Cornelius)
- MVP (Boys): Robert Owili (St. John’s Kauga)
