Enkare Ngiro Secondary School are the new king of Narok County boys’ basketball after pulling off a stunning comeback to dethrone former champions and hosts Narok Boys High School 11-8 in a fiercely contested final played yesterday at Narok Boys sports grounds.
The victory was more than just a title—it was a powerful statement of resilience, redemption, and belief.
Enkare Ngiro had earlier lost 8-3 to Narok Boys in the group stage, a defeat many believed had dashed their title hopes. But when the two sides met again in the final, the script flipped dramatically.
“They beat us in the preliminaries, but we refused to be beaten twice,” said head coach and principal Seela Kuluo.
She said, “We went back, reviewed our mistakes, changed our strategy, and came back mentally stronger. That loss motivated us—it woke up the lion in us.”
Enkare Ngiro’s path to glory was anything but smooth.
In the semifinals, they faced the defending champions, Kilgoris Boys, and edged them out 9-7 in a nail-biting encounter that tested their composure and resilience.
Kuluo praised his players for their discipline, teamwork, and courage throughout the tournament, especially while playing away from home.
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“Facing Narok Boys on their turf is no small task. But we kept our cool, stayed focused, and executed the game plan to perfection. This win belongs to every boy who believed we could do it.”
The final was a tactical masterclass. Enkare Ngiro relied on quick transitions, tight defence, and intelligent playmaking to neutralise Narok Boys’ physical style. The crowd stayed on its feet as the score remained tight, but Enkare Ngiro held firm to the final whistle.
With the county title now secured, Enkare Ngiro will represent Narok County at the Rift Valley Regional Secondary School Games, set for July 15–20 in Uasin Gishu County.
Kuluo insists that this is just the beginning.
“We are not going to Uasin Gishu just to participate—we are going to compete. We want to put Enkare Ngiro on the national map,” he said confidently.
In the girls’ category, Maasai Girls Secondary School once again proved their supremacy after hammering Chebitoik Day 11-5 in the final to retain their Narok County title.
The defending champions had earlier cruised past their bitter rivals, Kilgoris Girls, 21-3 in the semi-finals, underlining their strength and consistency throughout the tournament.
Principal Cecilia Teeka, who was present to cheer the team, praised the girls for their focus and composure.
“Our girls continue to make us proud. They play with heart, with discipline, and with the spirit of champions,” she said.
Maasai Girls also booked a ticket to the Rift Valley Regional Games in Uasin Gishu, where they will join Enkare Ngiro in representing Narok County.
With both teams heading to the regionals, Narok County’s basketball hopes now rest on the shoulders of two determined squads—one celebrating a long-awaited breakthrough, the other defending a proud legacy.
By our reporter
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