The senior school’s inter-class carnage is anything but quiet — after the day of fierce quarterfinals, the pitches and courts are still buzzing with sweat, shouts and school spirit. With Classes 9–12 throwing everything they’ve got into football, basketball, volleyball and touch rugby, the knockout rounds have delivered close calls, last-second plays and plenty of heart. Now, with the semifinals scheduled for the end of September, everyone’s asking the same question: who will emerge as champion?
The quarterfinals unfolded as a day full of highlights. Teams arrived fired up, whistles blew, and from the first whistle to the final buzzer players showed why these matches matter — not just for trophies, but for pride. There were deft through balls in football, ankle-snapping crossovers on the basketball court, thunderous spikes in volleyball and snappy, tactical plays in touch rugby. Classmates crowded the sidelines, and cheers rose whenever a clever intercept or spectacular save shifted momentum.
Hot tip of the tournament? 9-B. That team has been in blistering form, currently leading the pack in all four sports. Their football side has shown cohesion and calm in tight moments; the basketball squad has displayed clutch shooting and hard defensive rotations; the volleyball team’s timing at the net has been a nightmare for opponents; and the touch rugby outfit has combined speed with smart support play. Whether it’s training, teamwork or sheer will, 9-B has positioned themselves as the team to beat — and naturally every other section is gunning to take them down.
But this competition has never been a one-team story. Underdogs have sprung surprises, veteran players have pulled teams through when the going got tough, and fresh faces have announced themselves in memorable fashion. Healthy rivalry is the theme: antagonism on the scoreboard, encouragement off it. Coaches praise hustle and fair play; captains shake hands after hard fouls; rivals trade tips between matches. That sportsmanship keeps the atmosphere electric but respectful — a real win for school culture.
As we edge toward the semifinals, speculation is unavoidable. Will 9-B translate quarterfinal dominance into silverware across the board? Which dark horse will rise on the big day? Can a single squad maintain momentum across four very different sports? The answers will come soon enough.
Mark your calendars: semifinals are set for the end of September. Expect more high-octane action, louder crowds and the sort of finishes that get talked about for weeks. Grab your banners, polish those sneakers and bring your loudest cheers — this is where the best stories begin.
Who will lift the ultimate honours this season? Will 9-B complete a clean sweep, or will a challenger snatch victory at the last? Stay tuned to find out — the semifinals are coming, and the hunt for glory is just beginning.
Written by Ananya Jena