The Bukedea District USSSA qualifiers reached a thrilling conclusion on Thursday, with Bukedea Comprehensive School and Amus College stamping their authority as the standout contenders. Both schools displayed tactical brilliance and unrelenting dominance, effortlessly advancing to the quarterfinals with unbeaten records in the group stages. Their stellar performances have set the stage for a high-stakes knockout phase, with the district’s top teams vying for a coveted spot at the regional championships.
Bukedea Comprehensive School fielded teams from both its North and South campuses, each showcasing formidable strength. The South campus, competing in Group C, swept through its fixtures with clinical precision, securing a flawless record. Led by the prolific Asega Halid, who bagged a brace in a resounding 6-0 victory over St. Theresa, the team also registered commanding wins against Kongunga High School (1-0), Kings High School (1-0), and Kidongole Seed School (4-0). Meanwhile, Bukedea Comprehensive North, under the astute guidance of coach Panda Cida, mirrored this dominance in Group B, winning all their matches while maintaining a rock-solid defense that conceded only one goal.
Amus College School further cemented its status as a district powerhouse with an electrifying attacking display. The team maintained an impeccable record in the group stage, culminating in a breathtaking 11-0 demolition of Kolir—the tournament’s most emphatic scoreline to date. With their offensive prowess in peak form, Amus College has emerged as a formidable threat heading into the knockout rounds. The girls’ category mirrored the boys’ competition, with Bukedea Comprehensive and Amus College steamrolling through their respective fixtures to comfortably secure quarterfinal berths.
With the group stages concluded, attention now turns to the quarterfinals, set to unfold on Friday at various venues across the district. Amus College is set to clash with Amus High at Okunguro Primary, while Bukedea Comprehensive North will lock horns with Kwarikwari Seed at Bukedea Dem Primary. Meanwhile, Bukedea Comprehensive South faces Bukedea Secondary School at Boma Grounds, as Malera Kabarwa Seed battles Kings High School at Bukedea Primary. The stakes are high, with teams fighting for a place in the semifinals and an opportunity to represent Bukedea at the regional level.
As anticipation builds for the knockout rounds, the road to the USSSA national championships in May is beginning to take shape. Bukedea Comprehensive School will play a central role in the girls’ tournament as the official host, while Ngora will provide the battleground for the boys’ competition. With elite talent on display, the battle for district supremacy is set to reach fever pitch, promising thrilling encounters in the quest for ultimate glory.
