Rift Valley Region Secondary Schools Term One Games kicked off in Eldoret and defending handball champions Saniak Boys from Nandi County are off to a great start. They thrashed Kericho Day 31-18 in a Pool ‘A’ match at Chebisaasa Boys High School. They are looking to retain their title.
Saniak captain and goalkeeper Humphrey Kibet says Kamito is their toughest opponent. In girls’ category, St Joseph’s Girls from Trans Nzoia made a statement by beating Anin from Elgeyo Marakwet 54-13 in a Pool ‘B’ match.
Handball Results
- Boys’ Pool C: Kabartonjo (Baringo) 26-20 Siwot (Bomet)
- Girls’ Pool B: Rogena (Narok) 22-9 AIC Moi Girls (Samburu)
In hockey, defending boys’ champions St Anthony’s Boys (Trans Nzoia) crushed Kituro High (Baringo) 10-1. In rugby, Kabianga Boys (Kericho) blanked Kapsabet Boys (Nandi) 26-0 at University of Eldoret grounds.
Nairobi Regional School Games
In Nairobi, the Rugby 15s semi-finals are set to be exciting:
- Lenana School vs. Nairobi School (“Patch”)
- Upper Hill vs. Dagoretti High
Lenana made it to the semis by beating Jamhuri High, while Nairobi School annihilated Strathmore 43-0. Dagoretti beat Ofafa Jericho 19-7, and Upper Hill defeated Aquinas 62-0.
Coast Regional School Games Begin in Mombasa
The Coast Secondary Schools Sports Association (CSSSA) has confirmed that the competition will be held in different venues across Mombasa, with Aga Khan Academy (AKAM) hosting basketball.
Girls’ Basketball (Pool B):* Kaya Tiwi (Kwale) vs. Aga Khan Academy (Mombasa) vs. Mwasere Girls (Taita Taveta)
- Pool A: Tumaini Secondary (Kwale) vs. St John’s Girls Kaloleni (Kilifi) vs. Witu Secondary (Lamu)
Girls’ Basketball (Pool A):
- Mwiyanda Secondary vs. Shimo la Tewa (Mombasa) vs. Kaya Tiwi vs. Aga Khan Academy (Mombasa)
Boys’ Basketball (Pool A):
- Dr Aggrey High (Taita Taveta) vs. Lamu Boys vs. Shimo la Tewa (Mombasa)
- Pool B: Timbila High vs. Kaya Tiwi vs. Chanagande Secondary vs. AKAM
In handball, defending boys’ champions Mwangea Secondary (Taita Taveta) are up against Shimba Hills (Kwale), while Moi Forces Girls begin their title defence against Mwatate Secondary.
Hockey:
- Boys’ champions St Charles Lwanga vs. Mnyenzeni
- Girls’ champions St Charles Lwanga vs. Matuga Girls
Nyanza Regional School Games – Champions Make Strong Starts
The Nyanza Region Term One Games at St Joseph’s Rapogi Boys (Migori County) saw reigning and former champions making impressive starts.
Basketball Results:
- Agoro Sare (Homa Bay) 82-60 Migori Boys
- Maseno School 47-39 St Joseph’s Rapogi Boys
- Girls: Nyakach 77-28 Kadika Girls; Tuk Jowi 46-18 Kereri Girls
Hockey:
- Ng’iya Girls (Siaya) 4-0 Huma Secondary (Kisumu)
Handball:
- Manyatta Boys (Migori) 25-23 St Mary’s Yala
However, logistical issues delayed matches involving Nyamira County schools due to lack of facilitation from the Ministry of Education.
Conclusion
With high-scoring matches and dominant performances, this year’s regional school games are looking exciting. As teams fight for national qualification, standout performances from Saniak Boys, St Joseph’s Girls, St Anthony’s Boys, Maseno School and Kaya Tiwi are the highlights of the tournament.