Gulu City | May 8, 2026

DAY 7 RESULTS

Finals

Venue: Gulu High School Cricket Ground

Olila HS vs Light SS
Olila HS 62/8 | Light SS 65/5

Light SS won by 5 wickets

Placement Match

St. James SS vs Soroti SS
St. James SS 48/9 | Soroti SS 51/4

Soroti SS won by 6 wickets

Light Secondary School were crowned champions of the Girls Schools Cricket Week after defeating defending champions Olila High School by five wickets in the final at the Gulu High School Cricket Ground.

In what felt like a repeat of the 2024 final, Light SS once again proved too strong for Olila, completing the tournament unbeaten and sealing a second crown in Gulu.

After winning the toss and electing to bat, Olila HS struggled to build momentum and were restricted to 62/8 in 20 overs.

Captain Malisa Ariokot top scored with 22 runs while Joan Ilora added 11.

Josephine Icumar and Joan Ilora in action for Olila during the Finals

Light SS produced a disciplined bowling display led by Ritah Alio and Teddy Anyait, who both picked up three wickets, while Sarah Tino and Joyce Mary Arugo chipped in with one wicket each.

In reply, Light SS chased down the target in 18.2 overs despite a few stumbles along the way. Susan Akidi scored 14 while Ruth Kulume held the innings together with an unbeaten 15 as Akello Ruth guided the side over the line.

Susan Akidi batting for Light SS during the Final

Devine Gabriella Nyamer tried to keep Olila in the contest with a brilliant spell of 1/7 in four overs and was named Player of the Match, but Light SS held their nerve to complete a memorable unbeaten campaign and reclaim the Girls Schools Cricket Week title.

Earlier on in the 9th placement game, Soroti Secondary School signed off their Girls Schools Cricket Week campaign with a six-wicket victory over St. James Secondary School at the Gulu High School Cricket Ground.

St. James SS struggled for momentum after opting to bat, eventually posting 48/9 in their 20 overs. Namata Kevin top scored with 15 runs while extras contributed 21 to the total.

Soroti SS produced a disciplined bowling display led by Judith Iroo, who picked up three wickets, while Vivian Alibo and Sharon Ainyo claimed two wickets each to keep St. James under pressure throughout the innings.

In reply, Soroti SS reached the target in 17 overs despite losing four wickets along the way. Mary Nabuma anchored the chase with an unbeaten 8 while Sharon Ainyo added 8 runs. Extras once again played a major role, contributing 26 runs to the successful chase.

Selina Oliba and Patricia Iracha picked up two wickets apiece for St. James SS, but Soroti SS comfortably crossed the finish line to seal the victory.


INDIVIDUAL AWARD WINNERS

Youngest Player Award
Angella Ihunde (Nyakasura School) – 12 years, 8 months

Best Fielder
Mary Nabuma (Soroti SS) – 14 dismissals (10 catches, 4 run outs)

Best Wicket-Keeper
Mackline Kyosaba (Masindi SS) – 11 dismissals (6 catches, 5 run outs)

Best Bowler
Ritah Alio (Light SS) – 20 wickets for 73 runs in 28.2 overs (9 matches)

Best Batter
Malisa Ariokot (Olila HS) – 279 runs | HS: 96 | Avg: 46.5 (9 matches)

Most Valuable Player (MVP)
Sonia Nampeera (St John’s SS Mukono) – 21 wickets, 62 runs, 6 Player of the Match awards (872 points)

Individual Award winners, Malisa, Rita and Mary

GIRLS CALLED FOR U19 TRAINING CAMP

  1. Joan Ilora (Olila H/S)
  2. Sheila Namagoba (Jinja SS)
  3. Ritah Amono (Sacred Heart SS)
  4. Hanifa Noreen (Sacred Heart SS)
  5. Josephine Icumar (Olila H/S)
  6. Angel Michelle Alanyo (Sacred Heart SS)
  7. Jackline Lalam (St James SS)
  8. Mercy Tracy Kongai (Light SS)
  9. Judith Nakasagga (St Johns SS)
  10. Lucky Agwang (Olila H/S)
  11. Tino Sarah (Light SS)
  12. Divine Nyamer Gabriella (Olila H/S)
  13. Blessing Noeline Apio (Ndejje SS)
  14. Sonia Nampeera (St Johns SS)
  15. Mariam Birabawa (Jinja SS)
  16. Petra Akidi (Sacred Heart SS)
  17. Anna Mary Kisa (Jinja SS)
  18. Irene Mutonyi (St Johns SS)
  19. Rashida Tikabula (Jinja SS)
  20. Hasifa Naula (Masaka SS)
  21. Nassuna Tahia (Jinja SS)
  22. Asha Mukite (Jinja SS)
  23. Joyce Mary Arugo (Light SS)
  24. Peace Ninsiima (Masindi SS)
  25. Ritah Alio (Sacred Heart SS)

About the Girls’ School’s Cricket Week Sponsors

Skyview is a carbonated soft drink, a brand of Riham Uganda under Hariss International Limited, a leading force in Uganda’s food and beverage industry.

Movit Products Uganda are suppliers high-quality personal care products inspired by the everyday beauty needs of African families because when you look good, you feel unstoppable.

Skooli helps parents order approved school supplies, helps schools manage what enters their institutions, and helps trusted suppliers fulfil with clarity, control, and confidence.

BATBALL Program is a tailor-made Cricket Pathway Program in partnership with Cricket Uganda, to identify and grow fresh talent the NXT-Gen

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