LACROSSE JOURNEY
LACROSSE JOURNEY
From Humble Beginnings to National and Regional Stardom: The Inspiring Rise of Muzza High School Lacrosse Team
Every great sporting story begins with a single step, but few journeys in Ugandan school and Lacrosse Clubs the remarkable grit, heartbreak, and eventual triumph of Muzza High School Lacrosse Team.
What started in 2024 as an unassuming school team composed primarily of S.1, S.2 and S.6 girls at Muzza High School Kabembe Mukono under the foundational leadership of Mr Mayanja George has transformed into one of the most formidable Lacrosse powerhouses in the country and in East Africa.
The Early Days: Humble Starts and Hard Lessons (2024)
In 2024, the foundation was laid. Young, eager, and full of raw potential, a squad of young schoolgirls stepped onto the pitch to represent Muzza High School Kabembe Mukono.
Their competitive baptism came in 2024 during the Super Sixes Tournament in Zirobwe Luwero District held at St Marys Zirobwe. Playing against experienced secondary school sides, Muzza High School struggled to find their footing. They managed just two victories against fellow newcomers Bombo Army and Kinaawa SSS. Though they failed to be number one for the Championship that year, the fire had been lit.
Break through, to the National Spotlight in August, 2024.
By July, 2024, the intense preparation began to yield results. At Teso college Aloet Soroti Muzza High School finished as first runner-up at the USSSA National Ball Games II Ball competitions. They replicated that strong form at the Nationals, taking the runner-up spot and securing their first-ever silver medal at Teso College Aloet Soroti.
At the Nationals, the young squad shocked onlookers by battling all the way to the semi-finals out of 08 qualified teams across Uganda.
The Chloe Memorial Tournament 2025 at Mount St Marys Namagunga
Seeking deeper exposure and higher competition to build team strength, the school registered the squad to participate in the Chloe Memorial Tournament where it emerged as the Gold medal winners of the 1st ever Memorial Tournament.
Resilience through Adversity (2025)
The addition of new players injected new firepower into the squad in 2025. Muzza High School at again National Ball Games II held in Tororo at St Peters and Tororo Girls, they finished once again as 1st Runners up securing a Silver Medal once again and securing qualification to the FEASSA games in Kakamega Kenya where Muzza fished in 4th Position out of the 7 Champions from the East Africa Region.
In 2026, Muzza High School continued to solidify its status as a top-tier school team. After finishing as 1st runner up in again the National ball games II at Sacred Heart Girls School Gulu, Muzza once again stormed back into the Finals and ranked 2nd overall in Uganda out of 8 teams qualifying once again for the FEASSA games in Morogoro Tanzania. In FEASSA games, a brilliant performance was exhibited and missed out on taking the Gold Medal, laying the groundwork for what would become a historical 2027 campaign.
The Visionaries and Team Roster
Behind every resilient squad is an unwavering support system of leaders, technical staff, and dedicated players.
Executive Management and Technical Staff
• President: Omuk Ssalongo Willson Mukiibi Muzzanganda
(Director)
• Vice President: Hajjati Naava Nuulu (Resident Director).
• C.E.O: Mayanja George (Deputy Head Teacher)
• Team Manager: Kyagella George William (Patron Lacrosse)
• Head Coach: Ndugga Mahad.
• Assistant Coaches: Kawagga Joshua
Bogere Margaret Mitchelle
Team Doctor: Nabagereka Daisy
Media Personnel: Ssekitooleko Xavier
Current Squad
• Captain: Tekakwo Karren
Capacity building team: Zawedde Mariam, Aketch Ajuang
• Players: Ijangolet Tracy, Nansubuga Phionah, Mudondo Nahia,
Nakabugo Lindah, Nakagiri Alpha, Namboozo Dorcas,
Musubika Keisha, Namusuubo Amina, Nantege Shakirah, Kwagala Hairat, Oroma Bridget.
Honored Past Contributors
• Past Players: Bogere Margaret Mitchelle, Nabukeera,Elainah,Ingwe
Phionah.
From scoring just a single point in the super sixes tournament 2024 to taking on the best teams in the country at National Ball Games II, Muzza High School, stands as a shining example of grit, faith, and patience. Win or lose in the tournaments, their journey to the top-flight Lacrosse champions are already etched into the history books of Ugandan sports.