The Vodafone Fiji Secondary Schools Basketball Championships are set to kick off today at the Multi Purpose Court in Lautoka. Laisiasa Puamau, the Chief Operations Officer of Fiji Basketball, expressed his enthusiasm for the large turnout of schools participating in this three-day event.
“We are pleased to see 70 teams registered to compete over the next three days in Lautoka. We are excited to welcome Lautoka Muslim, Votualevu College, and the return of St. Thomas High School, with RKS also joining us this year,” Puamau mentioned.
In the U15 Boys division, Pool A features notable teams such as ISS, SGS, and MBHS 2, along with CCL, ISN, and SHC. Pool B includes YSS, MBHS 1, LDS, Tilak High School, and FAMS, ensuring a competitive atmosphere.
For the U15 Girls, Pool A consists of YSS, LDS, ISN, and CCL, while Pool B is made up of SGS, SJSS, Votualevu College, and ISS, paving the way for an exciting championship.
The U17 Boys division is split into three pools: Pool A includes CCL, SVC, RKS, SGS, and MBHS 2; Pool B features LDS, NHS, ISN, QVS, and ISS; and Pool C consists of YSS, THS, FAMS, and MBHS 1. In the U17 Girls category, Pool A showcases THS, NHS, SGS, GHS, and SJSS Blue, while Pool B includes CCL, SVC, SJSS White, YSS, and LDS, promising exhilarating matches.
The U19 Boys compete in three pools as well, with Pool A featuring MBHS 1, FAMS, CCL, JWC, and QVS; Pool B showcasing YSS, SGS, Votualevu College, LMC, and MBHS 2; and Pool C comprising LDS, SVC, STHS, THS, and Ratu Kadavulevu School (RKS). In the U19 Girls division, Pool A consists of ACS, LDS, FAMS, and SJSS, while Pool B includes SGS, YSS, SVC, and ISS, all vying for a place in the finals.
This event is set to deliver high-energy matches, exceptional performances, and unforgettable moments for players and spectators alike.