Bombay Scottish High School (Mahim) clinched the boys U-13 title of the Dream Sports Mumbai School Sports Association (MSSA) basketball tournament with a narrow 24–19 win over Podar International School (Powai) in a closely contested final at Azad Maidan on Friday.
The five-point margin showed the competitive nature of the match, with both teams trading blows throughout. Bombay Scottish’s ability to convert key chances and maintain their defensive composure in the closing stages proved vital.
High five for Adidev
Adidev Shreenivasan led Bombay Scottish’s scoring with five points. Krish Chalill, Nivaan Gala and Kiyan Thitira contributed four points each. Yohan John added three points, while Avighna Chury and Husain Kachwalla chipped in with two points each, ensuring the Mahim side had contributions from seven different players.
On the other hand, Podar relied heavily on Giaan Bane, who top-scored with 15 points — nearly 80 per cent of Podar’s score. Vaman Pattar and Soham Tute scored two points each, but Podar struggled to find more scoring options due to Bombay Scottish’s structured defence.
MSSA girls U-13 basketball champs Vibgyor High School, Goregaon. Pics/Atul Kamble
In the girls U-13 final, Vibgyor High School (Goregaon) registered a comprehensive 26–6 victory over St Anthony’s High School (Chembur).
Vibgyor dominated the proceedings from start to finish. The Goregaon girls outscored their opponents in every quarter, combining effective defence with consistent scoring to maintain control throughout the contest.
Gritty Dhriti top scores
Dhriti Chheda emerged as Vibgyor’s top scorer with eight points. She was supported by Keerat Kaur (six points) and Naisha Mirzan (five points) as the Vibgyor girls ensured steady scoring across the game. Tisya Khandelwal added three points, while Saanchi Saraf and Aarohi Duchawala chipped in with two points each.
Defensively, Vibgyor showcased an organised structure and disciplined marking. St Anthony’s struggled to convert opportunities, managing only three successful scoring contributions in the entire match through Bhavyaia Jeth, Riya Maroly and Aamulya Yadav, who scored two points each.
