Bayelsa, Enugu berth in Equitorial Conference’s semifinals

St. Jude Girls Secondary School, Amarata, Bayelsa State will battle with Trans Ekulu Girls Secondary School, Enugu State, in one of the semifinals of the ongoing Nestle Milo Secondary School Basketball Championship Equitorial Conference at the indoor sports hall of the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium.

The Bayelsa girls earned their ticket to the last four after overcoming Emeka Aghasili High School Nuse, Anambra State in a ruthless 45 to 02 points victory.

Tena Ikidi and Grace John were the outstanding players, whose explosive moves disorganized the girls from Anambra.

Trans Ekulu Girls Secondary School, Enugu State, had to wait till the last quarter to claim a 12 to 09 victory against hard fighting Federal Airport Authority Secondary School, Calabar, Cross River State.

Holy Rosary International College, Owerri, Imo State, got more than what they bargained for, as they were beaten 18 to 11 points by their more illustrious opponents, Marist Comprehensive Secondary School, Uturu, Abia State.

The last quarterfinal match saw Fortune High School, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State outclass Annunciation Secondary School, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State 19 to 14 points.