Laiser Hill set for epic final clash with St Joseph’s as Rift-Valley basketball finals loom

An epic clash is ripe at the Rift Valley secondary school Term One games as Laiser Hill Academy is stretching muscles to battle it out with tournament giants St Joseph’s Boys High School, Kitale in the basketball 5×5 final championship at Nakuru Boys High School today.

This follows after Laiser Hill from Kajiado County stamped their authority in the semi-finals with a resounding 127-37 victory over Kapsabet Boys High School.

The champions showcased their attacking prowess and defensive discipline, dominating from the opening whistle in one of the tournament’s most emphatic wins.

St Joseph’s Boys, popularly known as JOBO, were equally impressive as they dismantled Nakuru Day Secondary School 96-38 to secure their place in the final.

The Trans Nzoia County side has enjoyed a remarkable run and will head into the decider brimming with confidence as they seek to dethrone the champions.

The final promises a thrilling encounter between two of the country’s most successful school basketball programmes.

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According to the sport enthusiasts, Laiser Hill will rely on their experience and depth, while St Joseph’s will bank on their pace and intensity in what is expected to be a high-tempo showdown.

In the third-place playoff, Kapsabet Boys will take on Nakuru Day as both teams aim to finish their campaigns strongly.

In the girls’ category, St Brigid’s Girls’, Kiminini will face Cheptil High School of Nandi County in the final after commanding semi-final victories.

St Brigid’s from Trans Nzoia County recently crushed Ololokwe Mixed Girls Secondary School from Samburu 107-4, while Cheptil defeated Loreto High School Nakuru 52-24.

Loreto from Nakuru County will now meet Ololokwe in the girls’ third-place playoff as the national games conclude in Nakuru.

By Kimwele Mutuku