The spirit of competition reached fever pitch as the 60th edition of the Southern Volta Interschools Sports Festival unfolded across the twin arenas of KETASCO and KETABUSCO, leaving a lasting imprint on the region’s rich legacy of athletic excellence.
In a show of skill and nerve, Zion College (ZICO)—Volta Region’s pioneering second-cycle institution and defending champions—clinched yet another dramatic victory in the boys’ soccer final. Their hard-fought win over Keta Senior High Technical School (KETASCO) was sealed in a gripping penalty shootout, sending waves of celebration through the ZICO camp and affirming their dominance on the pitch. Applause also greeted ZICO’s own Ms. Nutifafa Kwawukume, Headmistress and Chair of the Southern Zone Schools Sports Association, for her pivotal leadership.
On the girls’ front, it was KETASCO’s soccer queens who took the crown, showcasing their relentless determination and tactical finesse.
In the track and field battles, ANSECO won with 130 points in the girls’ athletics division, they edged out fierce challengers KETASCO (112) and ZICO (109) in a nail-biting contest. Their efforts earned them the ultimate accolade: Overall Champions of this year’s Southern Zone competition.
Here’s a look at the final medal standings for both Men’s and Women’s competitions :
| Rank | School | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total Medals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KETASCO | 4 | 9 | 0 | 13 |
| 2 | ZICO | 4 | 0 | 4 | 8 |
| 3 | KETABUSCO | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9 |
| 4 | ANSECO | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 5 | ABORSCO | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | AFIASEC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 7 | ANYASCO | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 8 | MASEC/VOLTASCO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The festival climaxed with remarks from Hon. Wisdom Seade, Municipal Chief Executive of Keta, who commended the young athletes for their stellar performances and pledged full municipal backing for the Southern Zone’s preparation toward the Inter-Zonal Championship slated for July 13, 2025. As a gesture of support, he awarded GHS 1,000 to ZICO and GHS 500 to KETASCO’s boys’ soccer teams, with similar incentives extended to their female counterparts.
With school anthems echoing through the fields and friendships forged across rival banners, the 60th Southern Volta Interschools Festival was not just a contest—it was a celebration of spirit, unity, and youth potential.
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Great. Congratulations to ZICO my alma mater