World School Sports News

Warracknabeal Secondary College’s year eight boys netball team captured the School Sport Victoria state title after a thrilling 19-18 grand final win over Catherine McAuley College. The victory capped off a strong campaign at Melbourne’s Waverley Netball Centre, where Warracknabeal bounced back from an opening loss to power through the finals.

Thomasville High School’s Tigers reached a historic milestone with their 700th varsity football victory, a 50-0 win over Sumter Central. The Tigers became just the fifth program in AHSAA history to achieve the mark, joining T.R. Miller, Oneonta, Fayette County, and Deshler in the elite 700-win club. With a current record of 700-353-49, Thomasville has built its legacy over more than a century of competition.

MaxPreps’ latest feature on the longest active state-championship streaks highlighted the dominance of U.S. high school swim programs, led by Carmel (Ind.) High School girls, who have won 39 straight titles since 1987. Guided by Coach Chris Plumb, the Greyhounds are widely regarded as the premier high school program in the nation and will pursue their 40th crown in February.

Defending 5A champion Olympus continued its midseason surge with a 1-0 win over Brighton, marking the teams’ first meeting since last year’s state final. Eliza Anderson’s first-half goal, intended as a cross, proved decisive as the Titans extended their region win streak to four.

The 2025 Capricorn Schools Netball League Finals lit up Windhoek Gymnasium as over 85 teams from 30 schools competed for national glory. Windhoek Gymnasium dominated the younger divisions, while Windhoek Afrikaanse Privaatskool (WAP) claimed double gold in the U/13 and U/14 categories. The highlight of the weekend came in the U/19 final, where Windhoek High School battled to a memorable victory.

The atmosphere at EventFinda Stadium was electric as the Premier and Senior A Basketball Finals unfolded in an unforgettable night of athletic excellence and school spirit. From buzzer-beaters to breakout performances, the evening was a celebration of hard work and community support.

The Balangay City High Performing Arts of Mati City, Davao Oriental once again claimed the top spot in the open category of Indak-Indak sa Kadayawan 2025, while Daniel R. Aguinaldo National High School–Mana Performing Arts Ensemble led the school-based division. Both champions not only secured ₱1 million each but also dominated the special awards, showcasing exceptional artistry and performance.

Sky Bound, a high school girls' soccer team made up of athletes from Matanzas, Flagler Palm Coast, and St. Joseph Academy, captured the gold medal in the High School Women’s Division at the Challenge Sports 3v3 National Championship held in Kissimmee from August 1–3. The team went undefeated through six games, securing a thrilling 4-3 win over GFC Williston in the final.

Rafael Pablo, a Grade 10 student from Ateneo de Manila Junior High School, delivered a stellar performance at the 16th Singapore Island Country Club (SICC) Invitational Swimming Championship, held from July 19–20, 2025. Representing the Philippines in the 14–15 age group, Rafael clinched one gold medal in the 4×50m Freestyle Relay and secured three bronze medals in the 200m Individual Medley, 50m Breaststroke, and 50m Backstroke.

The Glen Ridge High School boys basketball team continued its strong momentum from the winter season by claiming its first-ever Bloomfield Summer League title. The Ridgers edged out Caldwell in a thrilling 44-42 semifinal before securing the championship with a 55-44 win over host Bloomfield High School on July 24.

Rusununguko High School from Goromonzi, Mashonaland East, made history by clinching both the boys’ and girls’ titles at the 2025 NASH Under-20 national soccer tournament, hosted in Masvingo. The boys’ final saw Rusununguko edge out Chibi High 4-2 on penalties after a tense goalless match, while the girls' team claimed their championship in a dominant showing.

The University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons improved to 2-0 in the 2025 Shakey’s Super League National Invitationals after a hard-earned straight-sets victory over Notre Dame of Dadiangas University (25-16, 27-25, 25-12). Middle blocker Niña Ytang led the charge with 13 points, including a clutch performance in the extended second set that helped UP erase a seven-point deficit and eventually take control of the match.