National School Games Results and Fixtures: Volleyball, Rugby, Netball, and Soccer Updates

National School Games Results and Fixtures: Volleyball, Rugby, Netball, and Soccer Updates

On Wednesday in Kakamega County, High School volleyball powerhouse Kwanthanze defeated Senior Chief Ogle 3-0 to remain undefeated in the ongoing National School Games.

The national and East African champions defeated their North Eastern opponents 25-5, 25-2, and 25-3 to secure their second consecutive group stage victory.

Their title hopes will be put to the test on Thursday when they take on Soweto, who maintained their perfect record with a 3-0 (25-11, 25-10, 25-14) rout of Vyambani.

In other matches, hosts Mwitoti defeated Karima 3-0 (25-14, 25-13, 25-13), and Kesogon defeated Nyakach 3-0 (25-19, 25-17, 25-10), both in the Rift Valley region.

In the boys’ division, Andersen dominated the Nairobi team Ruthimitu by a score of 3-0 (25-22, 25-20, 25-19).

The Rift Valley volleyball champions hope to win their first championship and qualify for the upcoming Regional Games in Rwanda. Namwela, the hosts, extended their winning streak by defeating Vitengeni of the Coast 3-1 (23-25, 25-19, 25-15, 25-22) to advance to the semifinals.

Former champions Onjiko from Nyanza lost 3-1 (25-21, 21-25, 20-25, 22-25) to Central’s 2004 champions Tetu, while Eastern’s Tumaini swept regional rivals Furaha 3-0 (25-8, 25-10, 25-9).

Rugby: National School Games Results

Rugby 15s

Western Region teams dominated rugby 15s after a remarkable start, with incumbent champions Koyonzo, Vihiga, and Bungoma topping their respective pools and Menengai High School being the only non-regional team to top their pool.

At the Bull Ring stadium, Koyonzo defeated Alliance 32-0 to win Pool A and advance to the quarterfinals against Lenana School. Vihiga fared well in pool B after defeating Lenana 43-5, whereas Menengai topped pool C after defeating Kitondo 28-5.

Bungoma High School dominated Pool D, which appeared to be the group of death, after defeating St. Mary’s Yala (14-0) and Upper Hill (2019 champions) with relative ease.

Rugby: Sevens National School Games Results

Maseno 10 Kiambu 10
Bungoma 50 Wayam 0
Menengai 12 Kangaru 05
Koyonzo 43 Shimba 0
Yala 66 Wayam 0
Kangaru 7 Garashi 12
Bwake 31 Shimba 12

Netball: National School Games Results

In netball, Nyanza’s Oyugi Ogango demonstrated their championship aspirations by defeating Western’s Bukokholo 46-39 to win their second consecutive game.

2019 Winners Kaya Tiwi defeated Kinale 57-25 to achieve their most significant victory following a 26-57 loss to Bukokholo in the opening match. Andersen defeated St. Dorcas of Nairobi, 65-5, while Syumile defeated Hon. DM Amin of North Eastern, 104-8.

Soccer: National School Games Results

Madira held the defending champions, Wiyeta Girls, to a 1-1 draw with spirited defense.

Wiyeta fell behind early after Valerie Nekesa scored the opening goal for the Soccer Assassins at the Bukhungu Stadium following a spirited start to the match.

Five minutes before halftime, Edna Wauda scored for Wiyeta to negate the goal by the Kenya Women’s Division One golden boot winner.

The second half was a defensive exercise for Madira as Wiyeta threw bodies forward in quest of the winning goal.

Velda Auma made an outstanding save on a shot from 18 yards by Nekesa, who was attempting to score a second goal against the flow of play.

Francis Muhambe, the Ebwali head coach who took over at Madiras after leading Ebwali to the national championship last season, was pleased with her team’s performance.

“My tactics were effective today, but we were sloppy while attacking and forgot to recover swiftly, which allowed Wiyeta to punish us on the counterattack.

“We are concerned about Nekesa’s injury and will evaluate it before deciding whether she will play tomorrow,” Muhambe said.

Wiyeta head coach Edgar Manyara praised his team’s performance against KWPL-bound Madira but demanded more from her squad.

“Everyone endeavors to defeat the defending champion. Manyara stated, “We must become more ruthless because the competition is fierce.”

Group A’s top team, Butere, earned their first three points by thrashing newcomers Kombani 5-0 to achieve a total of four points.

Lwak defeated Mbitini 4-1, while Dagoretti Mixed defeated Njambini 2-1 at Mukumu Boys grounds.

When Madira Girls encounter Lwak Girls from Nyanza, Valerie Nekesa, a lethal assailant, must be ready in time for the Madira Girls.

The defending champions, Wiyeta, will face an eliminated Mbitini, while the hosts, Butere, will welcome Njambini.

The runner-up from last year, Dagoretti Mixed, will face Kombani.

Girls’ football Games Results

Madira 1 Wiyeta 1
Lwak 4 Mbitini 1
Njabini 1 Dagoretti 2
Butere 5 Kombani 0

Basketball: National School Games Results

There is expected to be fierce competition when the 3×3 basketball competition starts on Day Three of the Secondary Schools Term Two National Games in Kakamega.

Last year’s inaugural victors, Stafford Boys High School from Nakuru County and Buru Buru Girls High School from Nairobi, were defeated at the regional level.

The top three teams will qualify for the East Africa Secondary School Games, which will be held from August 18–26 in Huye, Rwanda.

The champions of the Nairobi Region, Dagoretti High School, will begin their Pool “A” campaign at Kakamega High School against Chesamisi Boys High School of the West.

Later in the day, they will encounter Thika High School from the Central Region and Agoro Sare High School from Nyanza. Despite the difficult division, Dagoretti coach Emmanuel Okuna is confident that his team will win the championship.

Langáta Boys High School, the second team from Nairobi, is also aiming for a memorable debut. Mathews Birisi was also confident that his squad, headed by captain Celestine Otieno, Geu Akhau, Joe Mwasah, Marley Jakes, and Leek Kuol Bol, would defy the odds.

Langata are in Pool “C” with Friends School Kamusinga (Western), Lukenya School from Eastern Region, and Chanagande Secondary school from the Coast Region. The first match between Langata and Kamusinga.

Thursday’s fixtures – National School Games

National School Games Results and Fixtures: Volleyball, Rugby, Netball, and Soccer Updates