Newcomers St Mark High School have been crowned champions of the Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) Mukono Zone after defeating Mehta High School Lugazi 1–0 in a rain-soaked final.
The closely contested encounter was decided by a solitary goal, as St Mark capped off a remarkable debut campaign with a historic triumph. Their journey to the title was equally impressive, having edged former champions Seroma Christian High School 1–0 in the semifinal.
Mehta High School, who finished as runners-up, had earlier battled past Quality High School in a dramatic semifinal clash. The match ended goalless in normal time before Mehta prevailed 5–4 in a penalty shootout.
St Mark’s resilience and defensive discipline stood out throughout the tournament, conceding very little and grinding out crucial results against more experienced sides.
Both finalists, along with Seroma Christian High School who finished third, will represent the Mukono Zone at the national secondary school games scheduled for May 10, 2026, in Lira.
Earlier in the day, Seroma Christian High School defeated Quality High School to secure third place.
Despite falling short in the final, Mehta High School—Buikwe District champions—demonstrated strong form throughout the tournament. Notably, they defeated St Mark 1–0 in the opening match during the preliminary round and topped their group with maximum points.
In the girls’ category, Mukono Kings Secondary School were crowned 2026 Mukono zonal champions after edging Latifah Mixed Secondary School 1–0 in the final.
Mukono Kings Secondary School, Latifah Mixed Secondary School, and Hopeful Future Secondary School will represent the zone at the national championships in Lira.