World School Sports News

Baylor Stanton and Hannah Claire Jowers delivered standout performances at the Gwinnett County Swim League Championship, each breaking multiple records during the high-energy meet at Georgia Tech. Stanton, a Cal commit from Gwinnett Aquatics, shattered two longstanding LSC records in the 50 backstroke (21.59) and 50 freestyle (20.32), while also winning the 100 free and anchoring impressive relay splits.

Nomzamo Secondary and Hoërskool Menlopark claimed their first-ever DStv Schools Netball Challenge (DSNC) titles in a groundbreaking tournament that highlighted resilience, development, and equal opportunity. Nomzamo dominated in the Ubuntu stream with a commanding 25-17 win over Lambalati Secondary, while Menlopark staged a dramatic comeback to edge Paarl Gim 22-21 in the Botho stream final.

St Joseph’s Boys High School (JOBO) from Trans Nzoia County emerged victorious in the 2025 Rift Valley Region Secondary Schools Sports Association (RVSSA) football championship after edging Kimuron Boys 1-0 in a dramatic final. The match was decided by a 91st-minute strike from standout striker Instin Simiyu, who capped off a stellar tournament performance.

St Mary’s School Yala showcased resilience and flair as they overturned a 10-0 deficit to defeat Anjego 26-15 and successfully defend their Nyanza Region rugby sevens crown at Kisumu Polytechnic. Tries from Henry Oduor (2), Innocent Indeche, and Ayub Sisia sealed the comeback, earning Yala a spot at the national championships.

Kalamazoo Christian girls soccer claimed the 2024-25 Division 4 state championship on June 14 at Michigan State’s DeMartin Stadium, capping off a dominant season. Their title victory not only solidified their place in program history but also earned them the distinction as the Kalamazoo area’s Ultimate High School State Champion.

Corinth Secondary School (CSS) ended a 10-plus-year title drought with a dominant six-wicket win over Choiseul Secondary in the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports Under-15 School 40 Over Cricket Championship. Led by Ethan St. Marthe’s devastating bowling spell and a steady batting response, CSS reasserted its cricketing legacy at Gros Islet Playing Field.

Redhill School's U-17 netball team from Johannesburg has achieved a historic victory by winning the World Schools Netball Cup in the UK — a first for any South African school, and remarkably, on their debut appearance. Going undefeated through every match, the team impressed international spectators with their structured and composed style of play, despite only having two months to prepare.

Choiseul Bay PSS came within a point of toppling reigning champions Panatina CHS in their opening match at SISSG25, narrowly losing 11–10 after leading for most of the game. Their late arrival in Honiara following a rough sea journey and missed opening ceremony didn’t stop them from delivering a gutsy performance.

The Somerset Berkley Regional High School boys basketball team was honored in a heartfelt ceremony where players, coaches, and staff received their Division 2 state championship rings. Head coach Bob Slater and team captain Max Finlaw proudly tried on their rings, joined by teammates and assistant coaches who celebrated the moment together around the school logo.

The City of O’Fallon proudly honored O’Fallon Township High School’s girls soccer team by proclaiming June 16, 2025, as “OTHS Girls Soccer State Champions Day.” The team captured the IHSA State Championship on June 7 with a thrilling 1-0 overtime win against Naperville North, capping off a dominant 23-1-1 season.

Nomzamo High School’s senior girls netball team captured the Ubuntu section title in a thrilling 18–17 win over Kayamandi at the Western Cape DStv Schools Netball Challenge, sparking celebration on Bredasdorp Primary's courts. Coach Athi Dlakana praised her team’s resilience and expressed confidence that they can challenge for the national crown at the finals in Gauteng later this month.

Archbishop Sentamu Academy in Hull made headlines on Sunday, 15 June, as their Year 10 Girls’ team clinched a historic win in the inspiresport RFL....