Match Abstract for the Finals
Women
Mt St Henry’s 78 all out in 17.2 overs
St Cornelius SS 79/9 in 17.2 overs
St Cornelius gained by 1 wicket
Boys
St John’s Kauga 93 alll out in 14.3 overs
St Cornelius SS 70 all out in 15.4 overs
St. John’s Kauga gained by 23 runs
On October 11, 2025, the Deep Finish Faculties’ Cricket Event culminated in a day stuffed with thrilling competitors, cultural performances, and celebrations of youthful spirit.
The band from St. Henry’s Excessive College college students set the tone with vibrant music, energizing the group earlier than the finals unfolded on the pitch.
Within the boys’ closing, debutants St. John’s Excessive College, Kauga, shocked spectators by clinching the title of their very first look.
Batting first, Kauga posted a modest however difficult 93 runs in 14.3 overs, anchored by aggressive boundary-hitting from Paul Emetu and Jackson Asiku.
Regardless of some early wickets misplaced, their complete proved sufficient in opposition to a disciplined St. Cornelius bowling assault.
The chase proved tough for St. Cornelius as bowlers Mustafah Mutwalibu and Derrick Okecho utilized relentless strain, taking essential wickets at key moments.
In the end, St. Cornelius was bowled out for 70 runs in 15.4 overs, handing Kauga a well-deserved 23-run victory.
The triumph highlighted Kauga’s teamwork and composure underneath strain, a testomony to their laborious work and rising expertise.
In the meantime, the women’ closing delivered equally gripping drama.
St. Cornelius Secondary College lastly broke their silver streak after two missed makes an attempt, edging out hosts Mt. St. Henry’s in a nail-biting end.
Mt. St. Henry’s posted 78 runs, struggling to interrupt by means of the tight bowling of Jovia Namutebi and Florence Nawaali.
Chasing 79, St. Cornelius misplaced wickets early however displayed outstanding grit, holding on to win by only one wicket in 17.2 overs.
This victory was greater than only a trophy for the women—it was a second of resilience and redemption, symbolizing the spirit of persistence and progress.
Collectively, the event showcased not solely the ability and fervour of those younger athletes but additionally the unifying energy of sport in nurturing confidence and camaraderie.
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
Finest Bowler (Women)- Florence Nawaali (St Cornelius)
Finest Bowler (Boys)– Derrick Okecho (St John’s Kauga)
Finest Batter (Women)- Scovia Nakyanzi (Mt St Henry’s)
Finest Batter (Boys)- Paul Emetu (St John’s Kauga)
MVP (Women)- Jovia Namutebi (St Cornelius)
MVP(Boys)- Rober Owili (St John’s Kauga)
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