Jinja SS, Jinja Progressive to fight for supremacy as USSSA district qualifiers start

By Emmanuel Sekago

Jinja Secondary School (Jinja SS) and Jinja Progressive Academy (JIPRA) are poised to ignite the competitive spirit as they gear up to compete in the USSSA Jinja district school’s qualifiers.

These qualifiers that kick off on March,10th 2024 with screening first on March, 7th 2024, mark the beginning of an exhilarating journey as both schools vie for supremacy and strive to showcase their athletic prowess on the field.

The USSSA district qualifiers serve as a battleground where Jinja SS and Jinja Progressive Academy will lock horns in a series of intense competitions across various sporting disciplines.

With a rich tradition of sports excellence, both schools are determined to leave an indelible mark and clinch victory in their respective events.

For Jinja SS, the qualifiers represent an opportunity to uphold its legacy as a powerhouse in secondary school sports. With a storied history of achievements and a roster of talented athletes, Jinja SS is poised to assert its dominance and set the pace for success in the district qualifiers.

On the other hand, Jinja Progressive Academy enters the arena with a hunger for victory and a thirst for glory.

Armed with determination and grit, the school’s athletes are prepared to go the extra mile, defy the odds, and challenge the status quo as they seek to carve out their place at the top of the podium.

As the district qualifiers unfold, spectators can expect a display of skill, strategy, and sheer determination from both Jinja SS and Jinja Progressive.

The competition promises to be fierce, with athletes pushing their limits and leaving everything on the field in pursuit of victory.

Beyond the quest for supremacy, the USSSA district qualifiers offer a platform for personal growth, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

Athletes from Jinja SS and Jinja Progressive will not only compete for glory but also forge bonds of camaraderie and mutual respect that transcend the boundaries of competition.

As the battles commence and the stakes rise, all eyes will be on Jinja as Jinja SS and Jinja Progressive embark on their quest for supremacy in the USSSA district qualifiers.

With passion, perseverance, and pride on the line, these schools stand ready to write the next chapter in their storied history of sporting excellence.

Meanwhile in the meeting sitting at St James secondary school released the draws with defending champions of the district, Jinja progressive academy drawn in group A while Jinja secondary school in group H, and if both progresses, they are likely to face off again in finals that will be staged at Kakindu stadium.

Draws;

Group A; Jinja Progressive Academy, Busende Seed, Buyengo Sec Sch, St John Wakitaka, Glory Land School, Honest Hill and Late Comer-1

Group B; Lubani Sec Sch, BC Mwiri, PC Muguluka, St Gyavira School, Wanyange Seed and Nsube SDA

Group C; Jinja City, Kakira sec school, Iman school, Wanyange Progressive, Jinja College, Buwenge Modern and London College

Group D; Jinja Comprehensive, Holy Cross, Buwenge Seed, IQRA sec school, Mpumudde Seed and Kiira View

Group E; Lake View, Wairaka College, Nyanza High school Harding Christian School, Jinja Central and Late Comer-2

Group F; St Joseph Sec School, City Parents, St Gonzanga, Hope Community, Bugembe Islamic, Good Heart and Nsaka Secondary School.

Group G; Viva College, NetWork for Hope, Buwenge College, St Stephen Budondo, King of Kings, Masese Seed and St Peters High School

Group H; Jinja sec school, Kakira High, HillSide College, Kiira College Butiiki, Jinja City Sec School, Iziru school and St James sec School