A free throw of St Cyprian High School Kyabakadde star player against Ndejje SS | Credit: David Isabirye

It was a brilliant start for St Cyprian High School Kyabakadde, Buddo Secondary School, Amus College, Bethel Convenant School, Elite School and other schools during the opening day of boy’s basketball at the 2024 USSSA Fresh Dairy Games in Luweero.

Boys’ basketball threw off at Janan Secondary School courts on Sunday, 28th April 2024.

St Cyprian High School Kyabakadde opened with a 38-22 win over hosts Ndejje SS before a 44-22 victory against St Leo’s Kyegobe during a late evening duel.

The brave performance is attributed to the outstanding display from their star players as Joseph Ngama, Mustafa Hamuli, Wal Wakow, skipper Malcom Omondi, Aman Gulan and others.

“The start was promising and good. We want to keep winning game after game” Daudi Mwasa, games master at St Cyprian High School Kyabakadde stated.

St Cyprian High School Kyabakadde basketball players walk to the court | Credit: David Isabirye
Action between Buddo SS and Kibuli SS at Janan SS courts. Buddo won 34-14 | Credit: David Isabirye

Defending champions Buddo Secondary School defeated Masaka SS 53-16 and humbled rivals Kibuli SS 34-14 in a tense enticing duel.

Elsewhere, debutants Amus College School also had a brave start with two victories over Ssaku and Kabalega SS; 52-12 and 30-17 respectively.

The other school that won both of their matches was Janan Secondary School.Optimizing upon the home advantage, Janan SS condemned Aga Khan 37-14 and Jinja SS 44-07 to set the ball rolling.

Part of the crowd watching basketball at Janan Courts during the 2024 Fresh Dairy Games | Credit: David Isabirye

Girls’ basketball is happening at Ndejje Senior Secondary School courts.

Match day two will continue on Monday as well as the official opening of the games at Ndejje University sports complex.

Besides basketball, the Fresh Dairy Games also involve Hockey, Rugby (15’s), Girls’ football, Table Tennis and Badminton.

Match day 1 results:

  • St Cyprian High School Kyabakadde 44-24 St Leo’s Kyegobe
  • St Cyprian High School Kyabakadde 38-22 Ndejje SS
  • Amus College 52-12 Ssaku SS
  • Amus College 30-17 Kabalega SS
  • Buddo SS 53-16 Masaka SS
  • Buddo SS 34-14 Kibuli SS
  • Janan SS 37-14 Aga Khan
  • Jinja SS 07-44 Janan SS
  • Masaka SS 41-16 Seeta A Level
  • Aga Khan SS 20-36 Light Academy
  • Mbogo Mixed 36-24 Kabalega SS
  • Bethel Convenant College 35-14 St Mary’s Rushorozza
  • Elite High School 32-22 St Andrew Kaggawa
  • St Mary’s Rushorozza 14-34 Kira College Butiki
  • Bethel High School 39-17 Gombe High
  • Seeta A Level 56-28 Emma High School

David Isabirye is a senior staff writer for Kawowo Sports where he covers most of the major events.

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  1. David, how do I access all the results and standing performance as of today for all the different sports disciplines in Ndejje and Masaka SS

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