World School Sports News

B D Public School won the 3rd Fr Gordon Murphy SJ Memorial Inter-School Basketball Tournament 2026 (U-19 Boys) after defeating host St Michael’s High School 31-20 in the final on Thursday. Gaurav Kumar led the winning side with a standout performance and was named both Best Scorer of the Tournament and Man of the Match. Atharv Shekhar of St Michael’s High School received the Best Player of the Tournament award, while his schoolmate Sarvesh Kumar was honoured as the Best Emerging Player. Trinity Global School finished third after beating Army Public School in the playoff match, because apparently even bronze has to be fought for like a kingdom.

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Athletics Club put on a spectacular performance at the 2026 University Sport South Africa (USSA) Track and Field Championships, securing their second consecutive title with a remarkable 347-point victory in Cape Town. Competing at the University of the Western Cape from April 23 to 25, the "Orange Army" showcased their dominance, amassing a total of 38 medals, including 11 gold, 12 silver, and 15 bronze. The team excelled across various events, from sprints and jumps to middle-distance races and throws, with standout performances from national 100m champion Joviale Mbisha and 100m sprint star Tshepo Tjantini.

Defending champions Far Eastern University-Diliman and Ateneo de Manila University opened their UAAP Season 88 High School 3x3 Basketball campaigns with convincing victories on Monday at Ayala Malls Manila Bay. FEU-D, the two-time reigning 19-and-under boys’ champion, cruised past Adamson, 22-9, behind a balanced effort from Sam Hall, Marc Burgos, Cabs Cabonilas, and JB Cagurangan. Hall sealed the win with a late two-pointer, while Cabonilas, who also had six rebounds and four assists, said he wants to end his high school run by helping the Baby Tamaraws complete a “golden double” after their earlier 5-on-5 title. In the 16-and-under division, Ateneo also began its title defense in firm control, beating UPIS, 21-14, as reigning MVP Sky Jazul fired 11 points, including four two-pointers and the game-winner. Tiny orange ball, huge teenage pressure.

Sainik School Ambikapur triumphed at the All India Sainik School Football Tournament (Group F), held from April 21 to 25. The school emerged as the overall champion, outperforming teams from Korukonda, Bhubaneswar, Sambalpur, Bilaspur, and Bemetara. Ambikapur also dominated the junior and sub-junior boys' categories, securing victories in both, defeating Bhubaneswar 2-0 in the junior final and Bemetara 3-0 in the sub-junior competition.

Methodist Girls' School (MGS) successfully defended its B Division netball title at the National School Games (NSG) on April 24, securing a commanding 32-14 victory over CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh). MGS coach Joanne Ong employed a unique "rojak" approach to training, where players rotated through various positions to enhance their versatility. This strategy proved crucial in the final, as goal shooter Cayla Ho and goal attack Sarah Lim switched roles to compensate for Cayla's knee injury. Despite the change, the dynamic duo delivered impressive performances, with Sarah adapting to goal attack for the first time in a full NSG match.

In a dramatic overtime finish, Klein Cain made history by securing its first-ever UIL Class 6A Division I Boys Soccer state championship with a 1-0 victory over Alief Elsik. Junior forward Parker Glenn scored the game's only goal during the first overtime period, earning him the title of Most Valuable Player. Glenn credited his team's unity and perseverance for the victory, expressing how surreal it felt to win the championship alongside teammates, a new coach, and a supportive community. His heartfelt words underscored the deep emotional significance of the win, making it an unforgettable moment for him and the entire team.

Batswana Commercial High School's under-18 netball team delivered an exceptional performance at the North-West University (NWU) High Schools Netball Tournament, claiming first place in a thrilling final on 21 March 2026. Hosted at NWU’s Mahikeng Campus, the event brought together seven competing schools, including International School of South Africa (ISSA), Curro Mahikeng, Mmabatho High School, St Mary’s High School, Living Faith, and Tetlano Secondary School. The tournament saw exciting matches throughout the day, culminating in Batswana’s 26–12 victory over Mmabatho High School.

Photo: American School of GuatemalaThe American School of Guatemala delivered an impressive performance at the AASCA Volleyball 2026 (Atlantic Division), held at Village School Guatemala....

While many high school students are still determining their paths, four remarkable athletes from Heritage High School have already reached the pinnacle of success. These talented hurdlers recently claimed the title of National Champions in track and field, a victory that exceeded their expectations and solidified their place among the best. Under the guidance of Coach Shawn Webb, who has over two decades of experience, the team traveled to New York City for the Adidas Track Nationals, initially aiming for an enjoyable experience. However, they ended up securing the top spot, leaving with much more than they anticipated: a national title.

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The Charles E Mills Secondary School Relay Team showcased remarkable resilience to defend their title at the 2026 National High School Track and Field Championships, securing another national victory. With dominant performances across events, the school finished the competition with an impressive 29 gold, 20 silver, and 25 bronze medals. The final event, the 4×400 Relay, proved crucial, as the team held off a strong challenge from Charlestown Secondary School, which claimed second place with 27 golds, 27 silvers, and 25 bronze medals. Verchilds High School rounded out the top three with 18 golds, 22 silvers, and 12 bronzes.

San Joaquin Memorial High School captured the 2026 CIF State Division II Boys Basketball Championship, earning a major title for its program, players, coaches, and school community.

Mater Dei High School has earned a proud place in soccer history after winning the 2026 CIF State Division I Boys Soccer Championship. The team’s victory reflects months of discipline, teamwork, and steady commitment from the players, coaches, and supporters who stood behind them throughout the season.

Congratulations to Lowell High School on earning the 2026 CIF State Division V Girls Soccer Championship. The team’s title win marks a proud moment for the players, coaches, school, and supporters who followed their season.

Photo: England LacrosseDowne House staged a dramatic comeback to defeat last year’s champions Berkhamsted and claim the Under 15A National Schools Championship title.The Berkshire school....

Jeppe High School for Boys emerged as the champions of the Switch Schools SA20 Volume 2, defeating St Andrew’s School of Bloemfontein by six wickets in a thrilling final at Tuks Oval in Pretoria. The Johannesburg team, having only suffered one loss in the tournament, demonstrated their resilience and skill, adding their name to the prestigious list of winners following Bishops Diocesan College’s triumph in the inaugural edition. St Andrew's, the only undefeated team heading into the final, struggled with the bat, managing only 105/7 in their 20 overs, with Grové du Preez top-scoring on 36*.