Gulu City | May 6, 2026
Day four of the Sky View Girls Schools Cricket Week ushered in the Super 8 and Placement stages after the morning wrapped up the group phase.
The shift in intensity was immediate, with established contenders asserting control while emerging sides continued to shape their tournament narratives.
Jinja SS, Olila High School, and Light SS all made strong opening statements in the Super 8, while the placement bracket delivered its own drama and redemption arcs.
MORNING
Goodheart SS vs St. Theresa – @ St. Joseph’s College, Layibi
Goodheart SS 31 all out | St. Theresa 32/1
St. Theresa won by 9 wickets
St. Theresa continued their steady rise in the tournament, comfortably chasing down a modest target to seal a convincing nine-wicket victory.
After a disciplined bowling display that restricted Goodheart SS to just 31 all out, they made light work of the chase.
The win marked their second of the campaign, reflecting a growing sense of confidence within the squad.
Despite missing out on Super Eight qualification, St. Theresa secured a respectable third-place finish in Group C and head into the placement stage with momentum.
Rwenzori High School vs St. Cornelius SS, Kalagala – @ St. Joseph’s College, Layibi (C)
Rwenzori High School 10 all out (7.3 overs) | St. Cornelius SS, Kalagala 11/2 (1.5 overs)
St. Cornelius SS, Kalagala won by 8 wickets
St. Cornelius SS, Kalagala registered a dominant eight-wicket win over Rwenzori High School in a one-sided contest.
Rwenzori’s innings collapsed dramatically as they were bowled out for just 10 runs in 7.3 overs, with Mercy Nakamya and Lillian Nanyunja sharing all ten wickets between them in a ruthless bowling display.
In response, St. Cornelius needed just 1.5 overs to complete the chase, with Cathy Zawede finishing unbeaten on 5 to guide her side home with ease.
Gulu HS vs Nyakasura – @Gulu High Ground
Gulu HS 63 all out | Nyakasura 66/5
Nyakasura won by 5 wickets
Hosts Gulu High School endured a difficult group stage, finishing without a win after falling to Nyakasura by five wickets.
After being bowled out for 63, Gulu HS could not defend their total as Nyakasura held their nerve in a low-scoring chase.
Despite the loss, Nyakasura showed resilience to close out their campaign on a positive note, gaining confidence heading into the next phase, even as they settled for fourth place in the group.
Mt. St. Henry’s HS Mukono vs Kasese SS – @ Gulu Prison Primary School Playground
Mt. St. Henry’s HS Mukono 164/4 (20 overs) | Kasese SS 49 all out (16.1 overs)
Mt. St. Henry’s HS Mukono won by 115 runs
Mt. St. Henry’s HS Mukono produced a commanding all-round display to secure a massive 115-run victory over Kasese SS.
Batting first, they posted a strong 164/4, powered by Resty Nalumansi’s 48, while Shatra Agenrwot (27*) and Catherine Mbidule (25*) provided valuable support.
In reply, Kasese SS struggled against disciplined bowling and were dismissed for 49 in 16.1 overs.
Noeline Kyaterekera led the attack with three wickets as Mt. St. Henry’s sealed a comprehensive win in style.
AFTERNOON
With qualification secured, the afternoon brought a clear shift in stakes as the Super 8 battles began and placement teams fought for pride and progression.
SUPER 8
Jinja SS vs St. John’s SS, Mukono – @ St. Joseph’s College, Layibi
Jinja SS 71/10 (20 overs) | St. John’s SS 55/9 (20 overs)
Jinja SS won by 16 runs
Jinja Senior Secondary School held their nerve in a tense low-scoring Super Eight encounter to defeat St. John’s SS Mukono by 16 runs.
Batting first, Jinja SS struggled to find rhythm, collapsing for 71 all out in 20 overs.
Despite the pressure, Elizabeth Acheng (25) and Asha Mukite (26) offered resistance, helping push the total to a competitive score.
St. John’s bowlers maintained tight lines throughout, limiting scoring opportunities and applying constant pressure.
In reply, St. John’s SS Mukono also found runs hard to come by, finishing on 55/9 in their 20 overs.
Giringish Shadia Nabulime provided the main resistance with an unbeaten 20, but lacked support from the other end as wickets fell regularly.
Sheila Namagoba was the standout performer with the ball, claiming 4 wickets in a disciplined spell that broke the backbone of the chase, while Jinja SS maintained control in key phases to seal a hard-fought victory.
Olila HS vs Mt. St. Henry’s – @ Gulu High Ground
Mt. St. Henry’s 59/5 (20 overs) | Olila HS 60/6 (19.2 overs)
Olila HS won by 4 wickets
Defending champions Olila HS showed composure under pressure to edge Mt. St. Henry’s by 4 wickets in a low-scoring Super Eight clash.
Mt. St. Henry’s managed 59/5 in their 20 overs, with Olila’s bowlers keeping things tight and denying any real momentum in the innings.
In response, Olila HS also struggled against disciplined bowling but held their nerve in a tense chase, reaching 60/6 in 19.2 overs.
Despite pressure in the final stages, they managed to complete the job and maintain their strong tournament form.
With a highly anticipated clash against Jinja SS looming, Olila continue to look well composed and battle-ready.
Masindi SS vs Light SS – @ St. Joseph’s College, Layibi (C)
Masindi SS 46/10 (18.3 overs) | Light SS 47/8 (15.4 overs)
Light SS won by 2 wickets
Light SS edged a tense low-scoring Super Eight thriller, defeating Masindi SS by 2 wickets in a nervy chase.
Masindi SS were bowled out for just 46 in 18.3 overs, with Peace Ninsima (10) and Mackline Kyosaba (10) providing brief resistance in an otherwise difficult innings where wickets fell regularly.
In reply, Light SS also struggled under pressure but managed to scrape through to 47/8 in 15.4 overs.
Susan Akidi (10) top-scored in a tense chase, as Masindi’s bowlers kept the game alive until the final stages.
Despite the pressure, Light SS held their nerve late on to complete a hard-fought victory and continue their strong tournament run.
PLACEMENT GAMES
Gayaza HS vs Rwenzori HS – @ St. Joseph’s College, Layibi (B)
Gayaza HS 128/6 (20 overs) | Rwenzori HS 93/7 (20 overs)
Gayaza HS won by 35 runs
Gayaza High School powered into the next stage with a 35-run victory over Rwenzori HS in the Eliminator.
Batting first, Gayaza posted 128/6 in their 20 overs, led by Phoebe Nakiyimba’s unbeaten 34, with Ruth Mwanga (14) and Druscilla Kisakye (14) adding useful contributions.
In response, Rwenzori HS managed 93/7, with Lenny Peace (23*) offering resistance but lacking support at the other end.
Patricia Nakato Nambooze’s 3-wicket spell proved crucial in keeping them under control.
Gayaza’s balanced performance with both bat and ball ensured a comfortable passage forward.
Ndejje SS vs Soroti SS – @ Graceland Girls Ground
Ndejje SS 54/10 (19.3 overs) | Soroti SS 55/9 (18.3 overs)
Soroti SS won by 1 wicket
Soroti SS survived a dramatic low-scoring Eliminator to edge Ndejje SS by 1 wicket in a nail-biting finish.
Ndejje SS struggled throughout their innings, collapsing for 54 in 19.3 overs.
Blessing Apio (32) stood out with a fighting knock, carrying the batting effort almost single-handedly.
In reply, Soroti SS also found conditions difficult but held their nerve in a tense chase, reaching 55/9 in 18.3 overs.
Mary Nabuma (17) played a key role at the top, while Apio Blessing also impressed with the ball, taking 4 wickets in a strong all-round display.
Despite the pressure, Soroti SS edged through in a dramatic finish to book their place in the next round.
Nyakasura School vs St. Cornelius SS, Kalagala – @ Gulu Prison Primary School
Nyakasura School 73/10 (18.4 overs) | St. Cornelius SS 44/10 (12.1 overs)
Nyakasura School won by 29 runs
Nyakasura School produced a disciplined bowling performance to defeat St. Cornelius SS Kalagala by 29 runs in the Eliminator.
Batting first, Nyakasura were bowled out for 73 in 18.4 overs, with Evelyn Desire Katisiime (13) and Kebirungi Aliganyira (10) making the main contributions in a difficult batting effort.
In response, St. Cornelius collapsed for 44 in 12.1 overs as Prillah Ninsiima tore through the lineup with a five-wicket haul.
Despite late resistance from Lillian Nanyunja (4*), the chase never recovered.
Nyakasura’s disciplined bowling ensured a comfortable progression to the next round.
CONCLUSION
Day four marked a clear separation between contenders and chasers.
Jinja SS, Olila HS, and Light SS all demonstrated different dimensions of strength experience, composure, and resilience as they opened their Super 8 campaigns with victories.
Meanwhile, in the placement bracket, teams like Gayaza are building momentum, while others continue to search for consistency.
With semifinal spots on the line, the competition intensifies tomorrow, highlighted by a blockbuster clash between Olila and Jinja SS two sides that have set the benchmark in this year’s tournament.
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