Gulu City | May 8, 2026
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Gulu High School Ground
Plate Final
St. James SS vs Soroti SS
10:00 AM
Final
Olila High School vs Light SS
2:30 PM
The finalists for the 2026 Sky View Girls Schools Cricket Week were officially confirmed after a thrilling Day 6 filled with dominant performances, qualification deciders, and intense knockout action.
Defending champions Olila High School and unbeaten Light Secondary School once again proved their class to book a place in the grand finale, while St. James SS and Soroti SS secured spots in the Plate Final.
MORNING SESSION
The final round of Super Eight and Placement group games got underway early across different venues, with teams battling for position and survival.
Olila HS vs St. Johnβs SS β Gulu High School Cricket Ground
Olila HS 92/7 | St. Johnβs SS 62/6
Olila HS won by 30 runs
Olila HS extended their unbeaten run with another composed performance. Despite being restricted to 92/7, their bowlers ensured control as St. Johnβs SS fell short at 62/6.
The defending champions remain the only unbeaten side heading into the semifinals.
Sacred Heart vs Light SS β Gulu High School Cricket Ground
Sacred Heart 47/10 | Light SS 50/3
Light SS won by 7 wickets
In a top-of-the-table Group B clash, Light SS confirmed their dominance with a 7-wicket win over Sacred Heart.
Mercy Kongai once again proved decisive, leading Light SS in a comfortable chase of 47. The result ensured Light SS topped Group B and avoided Olila HS in the semifinals.
Masaka SS vs Masindi SS β St. Josephβs College, Layibi (Main Ground)
Masaka SS 51/9 | Masindi SS 52/2
Masindi SS won by 8 wickets
Masindi SS ended their campaign on a high with an 8-wicket win, chasing down 51 with ease. Despite the victory, they exited the Super Eight without a semifinal place.
Gulu HS vs Soroti SS β Graceland Girls Ground
Gulu HS 14/10 | Soroti SS 15/3
Soroti SS won by 7 wickets
Soroti SS booked their Placement semifinal spot with a dominant bowling display. Judith Iroo starred with 5 wickets for no runs as Gulu HS were dismissed for just 14.
Soroti completed the chase comfortably, maintaining their perfect run in the Placement stage.
Kasese SS vs St. Cornelius SS β Gulu Prison Primary School Ground
Kasese SS 37/10 | St. Cornelius SS 38/3
St. Cornelius SS won by 7 wickets
St. Cornelius SS secured their second win of the tournament to progress to the Placement semifinals. Florence Nawali led the bowling attack with four wickets as Kasese collapsed for 37.
St. James SS vs Iganga SS β Graceland Girls Ground
St. James SS 87/10 | Iganga SS 57/10
St. James SS won by 30 runs
St. James SS booked their semifinal spot with a 30-run victory. Defending 87, they bowled out Iganga SS for 57 in a must-win clash.
AFTERNOON SESSION
The semifinals of both Super Eight and Placement categories took center stage as the tournament reached its decisive phase.
SUPER EIGHT SEMIFINALS
Olila HS vs Sacred Heart β Gulu High School Cricket Ground
Olila HS 95/3 | Sacred Heart 60/7
Olila HS won by 35 runs
Defending champions Olila HS booked their place in yet another final-four appearance with a controlled 35-run victory.
Joan Ilora anchored the innings as Olila posted 95/3 before their bowling unit restricted Sacred Heart to 60/7.
Olila adavanced to the final unbeaten and firm favorites for the title.
Light SS vs Mt. St. Henryβs HS Mukono β St. Josephβs College, Layibi
Light SS 124/3 | Mt. St. Henryβs 49/8
Light SS won by 75 runs
Light SS delivered the most dominant performance of the day, crushing Mt. St. Henryβs by 75 runs to book their place in the final.
Mercy Kongai led the charge with a destructive batting display as Light posted 124/3 before dismantling Mt. St. Henryβs for 49.
Despite Mt. St. Henryβs fairytale run, their campaign ended at the semifinal stage after consecutive low-scoring struggles against top opposition.
St. Theresa Girls SS vs Soroti SS β Placement Semifinal
St. Theresa Girls 60/10 | Soroti SS 61/7
Soroti SS won by 3 wickets
Soroti SS continued their impressive debut campaign with a narrow 3-wicket win over St. Theresa Girls. Judith Iroo once again proved decisive with a standout all-round influence.
St. James SS vs St. Cornelius SS β Placement Semifinal
St. James SS 84/7 | St. Cornelius SS 66/10
St. James SS won by 18 runs
St. James SS secured their place in the Placement final with an 18-run win. Their disciplined bowling effort ensured St. Cornelius SS fell short in pursuit of 84.
CONCLUSION
Day 6 confirmed the final structure of the 2026 Sky View Girls Schools Cricket Week.
Olila HS and Light SS set up a blockbuster repeat of recent finals after eliminating Sacred Heart and Mt. St. Henryβs respectively. Both sides remain on course for another title showdown.
In the Placement category, Soroti SS and St. Theresa Girls continue their remarkable debut runs, while St. James SS and St. Cornelius SS complete the line-up.
With finals set for Saturday, Gulu City now turns its attention to a decisive climax featuring unbeaten giants, emerging debutants, and high-stakes championship cricket.