May 8, 2026- Gulu City

The Soroti Cricket Academy schools delivered a standout collective performance at the Girls Schools Cricket Week, with Light Secondary School crowned champions, Soroti Secondary School finishing their campaign on a winning note, and Olila High School completing a strong runner-up run.

At the centre of the academy’s success was an impressive showing across both finals and placement fixtures held at the Gulu High School Cricket Ground.

Light SS Crowned Champions in Unbeaten Campaign

Finals

Venue: Gulu High School Cricket Ground

Toss: Olila won the toss and opted to bat

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

Light SS won by 5 wickets

Light Secondary School completed a dominant unbeaten tournament run to lift their second Girls Schools Cricket Week title after edging defending champions Olila High School by 5 wickets in the final.

Olila were restricted to 62/8, with captain Malisa Ariokot top scoring on 22. Light’s disciplined attack, led by Ritah Alio and Teddy Anyait (3 wickets each), set the tone.

In the chase, Light held firm despite pressure, with Ruth Kulume (15*) and Susan Akidi (14) guiding them to 65/5 in 18.2 overs, sealing yet another triumph over Olila in a repeat of recent finals.

Soroti SS End Campaign on Winning Note

Soroti Secondary School wrapped up their nationals campaign with a composed 6-wicket victory over St. James SS.

St. James were restricted to 48/9, before Soroti chased down the target in 17 overs, led by a steady unbeaten 8 from Mary Nabuma and strong support from Sharon Ainyo.

The Soroti bowling unit impressed once again, with Judith Iroo, Vivian Alibo, and Sharon Ainyo applying consistent pressure throughout.

Olila SS Finish Strong but Fall Short in Final

Olila High School showed resilience throughout the tournament but fell short at the final hurdle despite a disciplined bowling effort from Divine Gabriella Nyamer, who returned 1/7 in four overs and was named Player of the Match.

Soroti Cricket Academy Standouts

The tournament further highlighted the depth within the Soroti Cricket Academy system:

• Ritah Alio (Light SS) – Named Best Bowler after finishing with 20 wickets
• Mary Nabuma (Soroti SS) – Best Fielder with 14 dismissals
• Divine Gabriella Nyamer (Olila HS) – Player of the Match in the Final
• Strong all-round contributions across Light SS, Soroti SS, and Olila HS squads

Key Award Winners

• Best Batter: Malisa Ariokot (Olila HS) – 279 runs
• MVP: Sonia Nampeera (St John’s SS Mukono) – 21 wickets, 62 runs
• Best Bowler: Ritah Alio (Light SS)

U19 Training Camp Call-Ups (Soroti Academy Influence)

Soroti Cricket Academy players are to feature prominently in the national U19 training camp as 7 players were selected including Joan Ilora, Josephine Icumar, Mercy Tracy Kongai, Joyce Mary Arugo, and Ritah Alio among others.

Summary

The Girls Schools Cricket Week once again underlined Soroti Cricket Academy’s growing dominance in women’s school cricket, with Light SS’ unbeaten title run, Soroti SS’ strong finish, and Olila HS’ consistency reinforcing the academy’s depth across the national stage.