{
  "id": 18861543,
  "title": "KETASCO champions of KGL Mental-Slam in Volta Region",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/ketasco-champions-of-kgl-mental-slam-in-volta-region",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T04:51:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ketasco-champions-of-kgl-mental-slam-in-volta-region/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Keta Senior High Technical School (KETASCO) emerged victorious in the Volta Region's KGL Mental-Slam basketball competition, securing top honors in both the boys' and girls' categories. The boys' team defeated the local hosts, Mawuli School, by just one point in the final, with a score of 22-21. KETASCO showcased their dominance early on, earning 25 points in a 42-point match against Awudome Senior High School, securing their place in the final. In the girls' category, KETASCO left Mawuli School and Havio in their wake, winning both games with a decisive 30-6 and 6-3 margin, respectively. KETASCO's strong performance earned them the highest number of points, totaling 55, while Ola Girls Senior High School secured third place after defeating Awudome Senior High School. The KGL Foundation presented the winning teams with trophies and gold medals, while the second and third-placed teams received silver and bronze medals, respectively. The Head of Programmes for the KGL Foundation, Nii Ankonu Annorbah-Sarpei, lauded the winning teams and encouraged the losing teams to persevere in their sports endeavors. He emphasized that the Mental-Slam competition aimed to promote mental health among teenagers, who are at risk of anxiety disorders and depression. Annorbah-Sarpei highlighted that KGL plans to establish mental health initiatives in selected schools across the country, including KETASCO, Mawuli School, Bishop Herman College, Ola Senior High School, and Awudome Senior High School. The foundation aims to rehabilitate some of these schools' counseling centers to provide proper support for students, particularly those engaged in sports, who are advised to avoid doping and rely on natural energy sources.",
  "summary": "Keta Senior High Technical School (KETASCO) were crowned champions in the girls' and boys’ categories of the Volta Region version of the KGL Mental-Slam basketball competition. The KETASCO boys beat the hosts, Mawuli School, by just one point in a thrilling final to lift the trophy and claim the bragging rights in the four-school tournament. The game ended 22–21 in favour of KETASCO. They kicked…",
  "key_points": [
    "KETASCO wins KGL Mental-Slam in boys and girls categories",
    "KETASCO defeats Mawuli School by 1 point in final match",
    "KGL Foundation presents trophies and medals to winners"
  ],
  "editors_take": "KETASCO’s dual victory highlights a growing intersection between competitive athletics and the KGL Foundation’s broader mission to integrate mental health support and counseling services into regional school systems.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}