School Sports Tournaments
Winnipeg High School football saw three thrilling championship games, with the Dakota Lancers securing their second straight title. In the AAA final, the Tec Voc Hornets outlasted the John Taylor Pipers 24-11, fueled by a strong defensive performance and a late fourth-quarter touchdown. Tec Voc's Noah Heppner earned MVP honors, crediting his teammates for their collective effort in bouncing back from last year’s disappointing finish.
Despite facing a series of challenges this season, the Summit High School girls' rugby team triumphed to claim their 17th-consecutive state title, continuing their dominance in the sport. The season was marred by injuries to key players, including junior Teagan Barth and senior Olivia Lyman, which forced the team to adapt and build stronger chemistry. The Summit squad, led by head coach Karl Barth, showcased resilience and determination, overcoming obstacles to maintain their winning streak.
Mountain Crest set the tone early in the 4A girls' soccer championship, scoring twice in the first three minutes to seize control and eventually defeat Timpanogos 3-1. Led by standout performances from Hadli Barrera and a rock-solid defense, the Mustangs showcased the dominance that defined their season, reclaiming the state title for the third time in four years.
After months of preparation, the Olympus High School girls' soccer team outlasted Brighton in a dramatic penalty shootout to win the 5A state championship. Goalkeeper Joss Baker delivered two clutch saves, while the Titans converted all four of their penalties to secure a 4-2 PK victory after 100 scoreless minutes. The triumph marks Olympus’s first state title since 2020, denying Brighton its first crown in a decade.
Pace Academy’s High School Girls Volleyball Team emerged victorious at the Athletics Association of Private Schools (AAPS) Quezon City District 1 Meet, showcasing outstanding teamwork and determination. The squad battled against tough competition, securing the championship title with skillful plays and unwavering dedication. Guided by expert coaching and fueled by relentless passion, the team’s performance reaffirmed Pace Academy’s strong presence in both academics and athletics.
St. George’s College dance group showcased their talent on the international stage, winning three trophies at the All Dance America competition in Panama. Competing against top dance groups from across the region, they secured first place in the modern/contemporary category while earning second and third-place finishes in the open dance categories.
Malanda State High School’s senior girls' cricket team has been crowned state champions in the Street Smarts Secondary Schools T20 Cricket Challenge. The team displayed exceptional skill and determination, securing victory over Shalom College Bundaberg in the grand final. Their success marked the culmination of an outstanding journey through district, regional, and North Queensland rounds before dominating the state finals in Brisbane.
Hoërskool Pionier made history by securing their first-ever title at the SPAR KZN Schoolgirls Fast 5s Netball Challenge, emerging as the Northern KZN Regional champions in Dundee. After a closely contested final against Vryheid High School—who had earlier held them to a draw—Pionier turned up the heat in the second half to secure a 14-9 win and etch their name onto the trophy.
Students from Camarines Sur National High School (CSNHS) showcased Filipino talent on the global stage at the First Yogyakarta International Dance Carnival in Indonesia. Competing against teams from South Africa, India, South Korea, Colombia, and Indonesia, the group won the championship title in the street dance category and secured a 2nd runner-up finish in folk dance. Their performance highlighted Bicolano culture and devotion to Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia, earning praise for their precision and artistry.
Two talented dancers from Eshowe High School, Amukelwa Xulu and Sifundo Mpungose, have made South Africa proud by representing the country at the prestigious UDO World Championship in Blackpool. After dominating local and provincial dance sports leagues, they earned spots on the all-star national team and showed off their skills on an international platform.
Adi Cakobau School (ACS) has emerged as the new champion of the 2024 Crest Chicken Secondary Schools Netball competition, edging out the defending champions, Suva Grammar School (SGS), in a thrilling final. The match, held at the Netball Centre in Laucala Bay, Suva, was a nail-biter, with ACS clinching a narrow 20-19 victory to secure the title. This win marks a significant achievement for ACS, as they dethrone SGS, who had dominated the competition in the previous year.
Southland Boys displayed their championship pedigree with a 32-15 victory over King’s High School in the Southern Schools Rugby Championship final. Leading 19-0 at halftime, Southland Boys’ weathered a strong second-half comeback from King’s, who closed the gap to 26-15 before Southland Boys’ sealed the win. Centre Crenshaw Conroy set the tone early, scoring within the first five minutes and helping his team maintain control throughout the match.
Kingsway High School edged out Kuswag Skool 12–11 in a tense and tightly contested final to win their third consecutive South Coast Regional title at the SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Fast 5s Netball Challenge. The derby match, held at Creston College, saw both teams go head-to-head in a game where every point counted, with standout shooter Olwethu Hlongwa scoring all of Kingsway’s first-half points.
Tshiawelo High School’s u/16 netball team brought pride to Limpopo after finishing as runners-up in the Botho division at the SA Netball School Championships, held at Florida High Secondary. Coach Lemmie Masia credited their success to rigorous preparation and a relentless practice routine, which fueled their impressive performance throughout the tournament
Scarisbrick Hall School has made history by winning the U13’s netball title at the WSG World Championships in Loughborough. The team emerged as champions after a dominant 19-4 victory over Manchester High School for Girls in the championship match. The win marked a significant milestone for the school, with the players showcasing remarkable teamwork, skill, and determination on the world stage.
China’s girls' basketball team secured the 2024 ISF World School Basketball Championship title with a thrilling 72-65 victory over France in Macao. Overcoming an early deficit, China rallied in the second quarter to take a halftime lead and never looked back. Led by captain Hu Ruiyan’s 19-point performance, the team showcased resilience and skill to claim the prestigious international title.
Mabhikwa High School’s under-20 netball team cemented their reputation as provincial powerhouses by clinching the Nash Matabeleland North title, securing their spot at the national finals in Manicaland next month. The Lupane-based school put on a commanding performance throughout the tournament, going unbeaten and winning most matches by significant margins.
Photo: New AgeKadamtala Purbo Basabo School and College from Dhaka triumphed in the Prime Bank National School Cricket Tournament 2023-24, defeating Government KG Union High....
Strathallan School’s U14 netball team was crowned S2 National Champions after a dominant 32–17 victory over North Berwick High in the Scottish Schools Cup Final. The win marked the end of their second consecutive undefeated season, with the squad racking up 11 wins and 365 goals this year alone.
The Uganda Secondary Schools Sport Association (USSSA) boy’s football tournament has a newly crowned champion in St Julian High School Seeta.The final took place at....
Greenwich High School’s 2024 boys’ rugby season began with an impressive 34–5 victory over rival Staples High School on 30 March. The match, held at....
Sir Arthur Lewis Community College were the St Lucia volleyball champions last week, winning both the male and female cup competitions.
Greenwich High School’s 2024 boys’ rugby season began with an impressive 34–5 victory over rival Staples High School on 30 March. The match, held at....
The OHSAA state championships took place at the University of Daytona arena over the weekend where four Ohio boys’ basketball teams claimed the state championships....
Saddleworth School Under 15s netball team clinch the national title in the Sisters in Sport National Championships.The girls qualified for the National Finals Day held....
The Denver Coliseum recently held the Colorado basketball championships.An incredible weekend of play saw many teams being crowned champions across all divisions.The Colorado Christian School....
The Par-eb-Bas Sharks were crowned Division 2 high school hockey champions at the Yarmouth Mariners Centre this past weekend, making it their second back-to-back win.The....
This weekend, the Riverview Ravens will take on the Glace Bay Panthers at the eight-team, three day tournament being hosted by the Riverview at the....
The 2023 National Schools Cup Finals at Murrayfield showcased a thrilling display of rugby talent, with teams from across Scotland competing for glory. Here's a....
At only 10 years old, Lachlan Chappell is leading the pack in Athletics, racking up the medals and smashing records as his talent shines brighter....
Mona High School made history by claiming their first Manning Cup title in their 44 year history, defeating Hydel High 1-0 in a tightly contested....
McGrath clinch inaugural Ben Francis CupIn a tense showdown at Independence Park in Kingston, McGrath High School's football team clinched the Issa Wata Ben Francis....
