- Longisa Boys retained the Bomet County rugby sevens title for a record 17th time, while Tenwek High School dethroned Kimulot Boys in basketball.
- In Narok, Kuresiet Secondary School stunned favourites Rongena to win the volleyball title in its first-ever county games appearance.
- Winners have now shifted focus to the Rift Valley Regional Games, which will be hosted in Narok County.
There were surprises and dominant performances as the secondary school Term Two Games came to a close in Bomet and Narok counties, with underdogs causing major upsets while some traditional powerhouses successfully defended their titles.
In Bomet County, Longisa Boys High School once again demonstrated its dominance in rugby after retaining the 7-aside title for the 17th time.
The champions edged out a resilient Tenwek High School side 17-12 in a thrilling final played at Kapkwen Grounds.
Longisa Boys coach Wesley Yegon praised his players for their discipline and determination throughout the tournament, noting that the team remained focused despite strong competition from other schools.
School Principal Robinson Langat congratulated the players and coaching staff for maintaining the school’s rich rugby tradition.
In basketball, Tenwek High School emerged as the new champions after dethroning defending champions Kimulot Boys High School.
Tenwek secured a convincing 12-7 victory in the final, ending Kimulot’s reign and earning the county title.
“We knew we were facing a strong Kimulot side, but the players executed our game plan well and remained focused until the final whistle,” said Boniface Ombima.
Kuresiet stuns favourites in Narok
Meanwhile, in Narok County, one of the biggest stories of the games came from Kuresiet Secondary School.
The little-known school stunned favourites Rongena Secondary School 3-0 to claim the volleyball title at Narok Boys High School grounds.
The victory was particularly remarkable because it was Kuresiet’s first-ever appearance at the county games.
The team produced an impressive campaign, winning all its matches without dropping a single set throughout the tournament.
School Principal Festus Bett described the achievement as a historic milestone for the institution, saying the players had shown exceptional commitment and determination.
He expressed confidence that the team would continue performing well at higher levels of competition.
Narok Boys reclaim basketball title
In boys’ basketball, former champions Narok Boys High School reclaimed the county title in emphatic fashion after defeating Talek Boys 14-2 in the final.
Coach Geoffrey Chumba lauded his players for their commitment and teamwork, saying the victory reflected months of dedicated preparation.
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Narok County Secondary School Sports Association Secretary Jacob Barusei congratulated the winners and urged them to intensify their preparations ahead of the Rift Valley Regional Games, which will be hosted in Narok County.
By Jeff Kirui
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