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Bomet County school games will spotlight a renewed boys’ basketball 3×3 rivalry between Kimulot Boys and Tenwek High School as competition begins on Wednesday.
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In Narok County, Kuresiet Senior School, Saire Secondary and St Joseph’s Oloomirani are among teams seeking strong performances and qualification to the next stage.
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Schools across both counties are targeting county honours in various disciplines as the Term Two games get underway.
Reigning Bomet county boys’ basketball 3×3 champions Kimulot Boys High School will renew their rivalry with Tenwek High School when the secondary schools term two games get underway on Wednesday at St Michael’s grounds.
The two traditional rivals have been drawn in Pool A alongside Olbutyo Boys, setting the stage for another exciting contest.
Kimulot heads into the tournament with confidence after edging Tenwek in last year’s county championship to emerge as the basketball 3×3 champions.
Pool B comprises Longisa Boys and Kaplong Boys, who have already secured places in the semi-finals. The competition is expected to attract some of the best school talents in the county as teams’ battle for county honours and qualification to the next stage.
Kimulot, representing Konoin sub-county, will not only participate in basketball but will also field teams in football, rugby and indoor games. The school’s basketball team is guided by coach Norah Chebet and enjoys the support of senior principal Erick Korir, who believes the institution has prepared adequately for the competition.
Meanwhile, attention will also shift to Narok county where several schools are targeting strong performances in various disciplines. In boys’ volleyball, little-known Kuresiet senior school will be hoping to spring a surprise during the county games set to be staged at Narok boys’ grounds.
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Kuresiet booked their place after a dominant 3-0 victory over Murkan in the Transmara East sub-county finals last weekend.
Head coach Kosilei Rono and assistant coach Sheriff Ruto have expressed optimism that the team can challenge more established schools. Their efforts have been backed by school principal Festus Bett.
In netball, former county champions Saire Secondary school are seeking a return to glory.
The team heads into the county games in impressive form after hammering Ngiito Secondary School 73-12 during the Narok Amalo sub-county games held at Rongena grounds.
Principal Leonard Tonui believes the team has what it takes to secure a ticket to the Rift Valley regional championships, which will be hosted in Narok.
In boys’ basketball, St Joseph’s Oloomirani from Narok Amalo Sub County will be hoping to make a mark under Coach Nick Kirui and principal Stephen Mutai during the county games.
The school has also acknowledged technical support from neighbouring Our Lady Queen of Peace Oloomirani girls through Principal Piria Aburili, support that has boosted the team’s preparations ahead of the county showdown.
By Philip Koech
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