On Tuesday, 9th of May, SEK-Qatar played their first match in the Group B of the QUESS U14 Boys’ Basketball League. SEK International School Qatar hosted the match against Qatar Academy Sidra. With points scored by all five players in the SEK-Qatar’s team, SEK-Qatar secure comfortable victory of 43-21. Well done, Team!

Jorge scored 4 points.

Marios scored 4 points.

Ryota scored a total of 13 points.

Román scored a total of 14 points.

Samuel scored 8 points.

Coaches: Muhammad Mc Intee-Masud, Zisin Lee.

Squad: Jorge Brito, Marios Darby, Román Timón, Ryota Wolff, Samuel Hecker.

On Sunday 26th, ten Grade 4’s travelled to Qatar-Finland International School for the QPPSSA U10 Boys’ Basketball tournament.

International School of London Qatar 16-4 SEK-Qatar

Dukhan English School 4-0 SEK-Qatar

Qatar-Finland International School 4-6 SEK-Qatar

Doha College West Bay 10-2 SEK-Qatar

Qatar International School 4-0 SEK-Qatar

Squad: Álvaro Lozano, Aly Ibrahim, Aly Mazhar, Filip Loncaric, Jasem Paredes, Matthew Morais, Mohammed Alsuhaibani, Omar Al Maghrabi, Yazzan Soboh, Zain Khanafer.

On Monday 27th, it was time for the Grade 5’s to go on their tournament at Qatar-Finland International School.

QPPSSA U11 Boys’ Basketball tournament

Qatar International School 10-0 SEK-Qatar

Doha College West Bay 12-2 SEK-Qatar

Al Khor International School 6-4 SEK-Qatar

International School of London Qatar 2-10 SEK-Qatar

Dukhan English School 6-4 SEK-Qatar

Qatar-Finland International School 6-2 SEK-Qatar

Squad: Abdelrahman Awad, Darío Moreno, Gabriel Elbechouti, Guillermo López, Ignacio Narro, Khaled Saed, Leonardo Bettoni, Mohammed Al Rumaihi, Nicolás de la Cuesta, Yehia Elsokkar.

On the 21st of March, ten Grade 2 girls attend their QPPSSA (Year 3/Grade 2) U8 Girls’ Basketball tournament. The team was very excited about their participation, following the boys’ participation in the previous week. SEK played 5 matches, of 10 minutes each. With exceptional performances from Aina and Celia, the team improved as they progressed on the tournament, becoming Second Place overall.

These were the matches and results: Qatar-Finland International School 6 vs 2 SEK; Doha College West Bay 4 vs 2 SEK; SEK 4 vs 2 Qatar International School; Dukhan English School 4 vs 4 SEK; Nord Anglia International School Al Khor 0 vs 4 SEK.

Squad: Aina Vivas, Celia Lozano, Layla Al Lanjawi, Madison Smith, Matilde Bettoni, Mia Impellitteri, Noga Cohen, Noora Al Thani, Yasmeen Soboh, Zaina Al Muftah.

QPPSSA Grade 2 Girls’ Basketball – Runners up, in the QPPSSA Northern Divison 2016-2017.

On 22nd of March, Grade 3 girls competed in the QPPSSA U9 Girls’ Basketball tournament.

The Grade 3 girls had lots of fun taking part on this tournament of basketball, where they played against teams from Al Khor International School, Dukhan English School, Qatar International School, Nord Anglia International School Al Khor, Doha College West Bay, International School of London Qatar. They kept improving throughout, and got praised by the referees for being the team that showed better sportsmanship.

Squad: Ghala Gharaibeh, Leila Helin, Liv Muth, Jumana Moawad, Pamela Dahdah, Margherita Mino, María Constanza Ades, Shahad Al Romaihi, Sophia Khan.

SEK’s Player of the Tournament was María Constanza Top Scorer was Jumana Moawad, and Best Defender was Ghala Gharaibeh. Doha College West Bay hosted both tournaments.

On Tuesday 21st of February, the under 16 boys’ basketball team travelled to ISLQ to compete on the QUESS U16 Boys’ Basketball tournament.

SEK Qatar’s basketball players made a good effort setting screens and moving the ball around the court. Mahmoud was great on the rebounds. Ryota made a very good effort against much taller players in the oppositions. Adel made two beautiful three point shots and showed some nice ball work.

Game 1: International School of London Qatar vs SEK International School Qatar (13-9)

Ryota scored 2 free throws. Adel scored a total of 7 points (1×3 point shot, 2×2 points shots).

The first line up was: Ryota, Adel, Mahmoud, Ulises, and Jonas.

Game 2: Al Khor International School vs SEK International School Qatar (13-6)

Ryota scored 2 points, and a free throw. Adel scored a 3 point shot.

All players got some game time.

Posterior to the tournament, there was time for a couple of friendly matches.

Game 3: SEK Qatar played against Qatar International School on the outdoors court on a 2 ten minutes halves. Everybody played.

Game 4: 40 minutes of a 6 on 6 friendly match between players, Samuel’s father, and staff. It was a good practice time.

The boys had a fun time during the competition. Onwards and upwards! Well done, players and coaches!

Squad: Adel Amer, Gorkem Aris, Jack Kassardjian, Jorge Brito, Mahmoud Ladki, Nejc Petric, Roman Timon, Ryota Wolff, Samuel Hecker, Ulises Ceballos.

Players who attended to watch, and gain experience: Jonas Hecker, Marios Darby, Oliver Wolff.

On Monday, 28th of November, the U16 girls’ basketball team travelled with coaches Mr. Muhammad McIntee-Masud and Ms. Zisin Lee to compete on the QUESS U16 Girls’ Basketball Tournament at Qatar International School (QIS). The SEK International School Qatar’s squad played against three other schools.

On the first match, SEK faced QIS, with Katerina scoring 2 points, and Victoria 8 points for SEK Qatar. Final result saw a win of 10 points to 2 points for SEK. On the second match, against Dukhan English School, SEK scored a total of 10 points to 2 points from Dukhan. Gabriela scored 4 points, and Victoria another 6 points. On the third match, SEK played against a very strong side from Doha College, losing 7-9. Gabriela scored 2 points, Katerina 2 points, Victoria 3 points. On the last match, versus Al Khor International School, SEK won by 12-9. Gabriela scored 6 points, Salma 2 points, Katerina 2 points, Victoria 2 points.

SEK players’ highlights:

Victoria had the hot shot of the evening. With solid use of the backboard. Great job bringing basketball up the court.

Gabriela had a great laying-up the centre of the key. She was fast driving up the court.

Great defense from the forwards, owned their zone. Forwards also did a great job squaring up, and rebounding, especially on defense, with Katerina continuously blocking shots from opponents.

Overall, the team played a fast paced hustle. They communicated well, and supported each other in defense and offence.

With 39 points scored, SEK Qatar finished in 1st place, winning the QUESS U16 Girls’ Basketball Tournament of 2016-2017.

Squad: Gabriela de la Cuesta, Katerina Darby, Salma El-Bechouti, Tsunami Ceballos, Victoria Pérez.

Keep up the great work!