Future Kids School hoopsters brooked no challenge as they swept the finals in the Under-14 and Under-19 boys’ and girls’ categories at the Rising Stars Basketball Championship at St Joseph’s School in Habsiguda, Hyderabad.
In the Under-14 girls’ category, Future Kids School edged out NASR School 10-9 in a thrilling final. Both teams had entered the final with resounding victories in the semifinals. Future Kids School defeated SJPS Vanasthalipuram 24-13, while NASR School shut out Holy Family 24-16.
In the Under-14 boys’ final, Future Kids School defeated YMCA 26-19 in a match which Future Kids dominated. In the semifinals, Future Kids overcame SJPS-KK 19-14 and YMCA overcame a fighting Brother Academy 14-10.
In the Under-19 girls’ final, Future Kids School thrashed Johnson Grammar School 28-18. In the semifinals, Future Kids had a tough time against NASR School before winning 34-29. Johnson Grammar School too had to fight past DPS 34-28.
In the Under-19 boys’ category, Future Kids School defeated Teen Titans 45-38 in the final. In the semifinals, Future Kids School overcame SJPS-KK 32-28 and Teen Titans got the better of KVBR Stadium 42-34.
Results: U-14 girls’ final: Future Kids School beat NASR School 10-9. Semifinals: Future Kids School beat SJPS Vanasthalipuram 24-13; NASR School beat Holy Family 24-16.
U-14 boys’ final: Future Kids School beat YMCA 26-19. Semifinals: Future Kids School beat SJPS-KK 19-14; YMCA beat Brother Academy 14-10.
Under-19 boys’ final: Future Kids School beat Teen Titans 45-38. Semifinals: Future Kids School beat SJPS-KK 32-28; Teen Titans beat KVBR Stadium 42-34.
Under-19 girls’ final: Future Kids School beat Johnson Grammar School 28-18. Semifinals: Future Kids School beat NASR School 34-29; Johnson Grammar School beat DPS 34-28.