Thiruvananthapuram: It was a day of mixed fortunes for the under-17 junior basketball teams from Kozhikode and Thrissur at the 64th Kerala State School Games held at the Central Stadium Basketball Court on Sunday.

In the girls’ category final, Kozhikode emerged victorious over Thrissur with a 78-64 win to claim the gold medal. Vigha Lakshmi’s impressive 32-point haul helped Kozhikode seal victory, while Anna Rose’s 29 points were not enough to get Thrissur to catch up with their opponents. 

The Under-17 Thrissur boys basketball team won the gold at the 64th Kerala State School Games. Photo: Special arrangement
The Under-17 Thrissur boys basketball team won the gold at the 64th Kerala State School Games. Photo: Special arrangement

The boys’ final saw Thrissur turn the tables, defeating Kozhikode 75-58. Despite Muhammed Sinanan scoring 32 points for Kozhikode, Thrissur’s well-distributed team effort proved decisive in claiming the gold.

In the bronze medal match, Thiruvanthapuram girls defeated Kottayam 42-33, while Malappuram boys beat Alappuzha 66-33.

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Detailed score: 

Girls final- Kozhikode 78 (Vaigha Lakshmi 32, Sriya P 21) beat Thrissur 64 (Anna Rose 29, Adhina Marium 12)
Boys final- Thrissur 75 (Haroon Muhammed 17, Abhin N R 14, Muahmmed Irfan 12, Adin M S 12, Abin Sebastian 10) beat Kozhikode 58 (Muhammed Sinanan 32, Ayush T M 12)

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Bronze Medal

Girls- Thiruvanathapauram 42 (Zaya 9) beat Kottayam 33 (Shrlin Shibu 19, Deniya Mirza Dimal 9)
Boys- Malappuram 66 (Surya 16 Arnold 16, Muhammed Shihan 15) bt Alappuzha 33

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