USSSA Lira City: Girls' Tournament Update! Results, Fixtures & Standings

As the USSSA Lira City girls' tournament approaches its climax, the competition has been fierce, with teams vying for a coveted spot in the semi-finals. With only six games left in the group stage, teams are strategizing their paths to the finals of the 2025 edition.

St. Mary's Magdalene Dominates

St. Mary's Magdalene has emerged as the team to beat, showcasing an impressive performance throughout the tournament. With a perfect record, they have won all their matches, each by a minimum of four goals. Currently leading Group A with 12 points and an astounding goal difference of +37, St. Magdalene has proven themselves unmatched in skill and teamwork. Their dominance raises the bar for the other teams, making them the clear favorites heading into the semi-finals.

King James Comprehensive School Secures Semi-Final Spot

In Group B, King James Comprehensive School has also made a strong showing, currently sitting at the top with 10 points and a goal difference of +7. They have already secured their place in the semi-finals but will be looking to solidify their top position in the group. A draw in their upcoming match against COTN Marani will guarantee them the top spot, allowing them to head into the knockout stage with confidence.

The Race for Semi-Final Spots

While St. Mary's Magdalene and King James appear to be safely through, the battle for the remaining semi-final spots is heating up. St. Katherine is in a precarious position; they must secure a win against Nexus with a significant margin to keep their hopes alive. Additionally, they will be relying on Rachele to drop points against LTC to enhance their chances of progression.

The mathematics of the tournament are complex, with several scenarios playing out as teams fight for their futures in the competition. The stakes are high, and every goal counts as teams strategize their final matches.

Girls Football Table Standing 

Group A

1. St Mary Magdalene - 12pts

2. Topstar SS - 7pts

3. HILL City Col - 6pts

4. Lira City Comp SS - 5pts

5. Bsp Tarantino Col - 3pts

6. Lira SS - 0pts

Group B

1. King James Comp SS - 10pts

2. Rachele Comp SS - 7pts

3. St Katherine SS - 6pts

4. Lira Town Col - 5pts

5. COTN Marani SS - 4pts

6. Nexus High School - 0pts

Upcoming Fixtures

The remaining fixtures are set to be crucial in determining which teams will advance. 

Day Three Fixtures - Sunday 16th March 2025.

8:00am

M25. Magdalene Vs Lira SS at Lira P7

9:30pm

M26. Topstar Vs BTC at Lira P7

11:00

M27. Hill City Comp Vs Lira City Comp at Lira P7

12:30

M28. King James Vs COTN Marani at Lira P7

Unspecified Time 

M29. LTC Vs Rachele (Venue TBC)

M30. St. Katherine Vs Nexus (Venue TBC)

Day Two Results - Saturday, 15th March 2025.

Day Two Results (Saturday 15/3/2025)

Lira City Comp 1-1 Topstar

King James 2-0 Rachele Comp

BTC 3-0 Lira SS

LTC 3-0 Nexus High

Magdalene 4-0 Hill City

St Katherine 1-1 King James

Lira SS 1-3 Topstar

Nexus High 0-3 Rachele

Hill City 2-0 BTC

King James 2-0 LTC at Ambalal 

Lira City Comp 0-16 Magdalene

COTN Marani 0-2 St Katherine