Auckland House School Boys Shine at CISCE HP Zonal Basketball Tournament
The CISCE Himachal Pradesh Zonal Basketball Tournament held at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla, from July 12 to 13 witnessing a dominant performance by Auckland House School Boys. They clinched gold medals in both the Under-17 and Under-19 categories, and finished as runners-up in the Under-14 category.
The tournament featured four participating schools: Bishop Cotton School (Shimla), Auckland House School Boys (Shimla), Sacred Heart Senior Secondary School (Dharamshala), and Almighty Public School (Hamirpur).
In the Under-17 final, Auckland Boys defeated BCS 53-36 in a thrilling match. Jayas Larje delivered an outstanding performance in this category, showcasing skill and agility that helped lead the team to victory.
In the Under-19 final, Auckland again defeated BCS convincingly with a score of 73-32. Players like Sushant, Ishan Rana, Samarth Thakur, Chaitanya Joshi, and Aarhan played vital roles, exhibiting coordination, precision, and strong defense.
In the Under-14 category, Auckland beat Almighty Public School Hamirpur in the semi-final but lost to BCS in the final, finishing as runners-up.
The overall spirited performance of Auckland House School Boys has reinforced their position as a strong sporting contender in the region and highlighted the growing talent among young basketball enthusiasts in Himachal Pradesh.
