St Peter’s U19 Women’s basketball team reach national final
St Peter’s Collegiate Academy’s U19 Women’s Basketball Team secured their place in the Dynamik National Schools Final after an impressive 58–49 victory over Northampton School for Girls in the national semi-final on Monday afternoon.
Playing in front of a home crowd at St Peter’s Collegiate Academy, the team delivered a disciplined and determined performance to overcome a strong Northampton side and continue their remarkable season.
After a competitive opening quarter which saw Northampton take a 17–12 lead, St Peter’s responded emphatically in the second period. A combination of relentless defence, rebounding dominance, and transition scoring powered the Wolverhampton side to a 20–8 second quarter, giving them a 32–25 halftime lead.
The game remained tightly contested in the third quarter, but St Peter’s maintained composure and control. Strong defensive effort and key baskets in the final period ensured the team closed out the game with a 15–10 fourth quarter, securing a nine-point victory and a place in the national final.
Leading the scoring for St Peter’s was Ella Otisi with 19 points, supported by Gabrielle Romans (13 points) and Faith Omorowa (10 points). Tanya Jide-Ojo added 8 points, while Christiana Mibeko, Doretta Okyere-Darko and Kiara Nwarie all contributed important points during the contest.
Northampton School for Girls were led by England U15 international Amelia Wesley-Maryan, who scored 23 points.
St Peter’s Head Coach Douaine Anderson praised his players for their resilience and commitment throughout the game. “I am incredibly proud of the group. They trusted the process and executed the game plan with real discipline and togetherness. It’s one thing to talk about achieving something difficult, but it’s another thing entirely to go out and make it happen. The girls showed tremendous character.”
The victory marks a significant milestone for the programme, as the team returns to the Dynamik National Schools Final for the second consecutive year, where they will look to go one step further after finishing runners-up last season.
The final will take place at the University of Essex on March 25, where St Peter’s will compete for the national championship.
With a blend of defensive intensity, team depth and strong leadership on the court, the Wolverhampton side now has the opportunity to complete what Coach Anderson described as “unfinished business.”
“Last year we experienced the pain of falling just short. This year we return with the same belief, but an even stronger determination. The focus now is on preparing over the next two weeks to give ourselves the best chance to bring the national title back to Wolverhampton.”
The team will now enter a final period of preparation before travelling to Essex later this month for the national final.
Final Score:
St Peter’s Collegiate Academy — 58
Northampton School for Girls — 49
Top Scorers – St Peter’s
Ella Otisi – 19
Gabrielle Romans – 13
Faith Omorowa – 10
Tanya Jide-Ojo – 8
