KSSSA Rugby 7s: St Mary’s Yala, Maseno, Gendia, and Otieno Oyoo secure quarterfinal spots

The Nyanza Region Secondary School Sports Association games are in full swing, generating excitement both on and off the field. Here are some key developments:

St. Mary's Yala ready for quarterfinal showdown

St. Mary's Yala Rugby 7s, the reigning champions, are poised for a thrilling encounter in the quarterfinals.

After dominating Group A with a perfect record, they'll face their nemesis, Maseno School, on Friday at Cardinal Otunga Mosocho.

Maseno had a more challenging path in Group B, experiencing mixed results.

Yala's confidence is high, fueled by convincing victories over Cardinal Otunga (26-14) and St. Paul's Gekano (34-5) in the group stage.

Key players Albert Otieno and Joseph Onyango were instrumental, each scoring two tries in the opening match and combining for another brace in the second.

Coach George Kerima emphasized their focus on the ultimate prize: "We are taking it one game at a time. We've seen the quality of rugby and made adjustments to reach our goal of getting to nationals."

Yala Table Tennis trio shines

Beyond the rugby field, St. Mary's Yala also celebrates table tennis success. The trio of Trevor Emmanuel, Branson Jeremiah, and Actros Otieno all secured spots in the Nyanza region finals.

They'll face a formidable challenge from Kisii School on Friday.

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Ambira High School makes a resounding return

In football action, Ambira High School has announced their return to the regional stage in emphatic fashion.

They currently sit atop Group B with a perfect record, thanks in large part to the heroics of Alex "Alonso" Mchumbe.

Mchumbe's scoring prowess continues, replicating his winning goal from the Siaya County finals against St. Mary's Yala with the match-winner against Tonga High School.

He also contributed a goal in their 3-0 victory over Matutu. Coach Jerry Opondo, while pleased, is keeping the team focused:

"The boys are focused because we know we are not there yet. Our target was to expose the talent we have at Ambira, and I am thrilled the boys are showing that on the field."

Despite securing a spot in the semifinals with a game to spare, Ambira remains grounded and determined to continue their impressive run.

Other football Group B updates

Tonga High School and Matutu follow Ambira in Group B with three points each. Matutu secured a 2-1 win over Sameta, while Tonga edged them out 1-0.

This is just a snapshot of the excitement unfolding at the Nyanza Region Secondary School games.

With the quarterfinals and semifinals approaching, the games promise to deliver intense competition and showcase the talents of young athletes across the region.

KSSSA: Nyanza region heavyweights Agoro Sare, Kisumu Day share spoils in rescheduled pool opener

Basketball 3x3 Results

Day 1: Thursday 11th July, 2024.

Venue: Kisii School

1). Girls: Ogande 06 vs 11 Tuk Jowi

2). Boys: Onjiko 22 vs 01 Ekenyoro Tech

3). Girls: Nyakach 08 vs 01 Sironga

4). Boys: Ambira 16 vs 04 Migori Boys

5). Girls: Ng'iya 16 vs 08 Asumbi

6). Boys: Agoro Sare 08 vs 10 Nyansiongo

7). Girls: Sengera 11 vs 10 Manga

8). Boys: Nyanchwa 17 vs 21 Sawagongo

9). Girls: Ogande 18 vs 17 Barchando

10). Boys: Onjiko 21 vs 14 Homa Bay School

11). Girls: Nyakach 21 vs 04 Kereri

12). Boys: Ambira 12 vs 10 Kisii School

13). Girls: Ng'iya 21 vs 05 Oyugi Ogango

14). Boys: Agoro Sare 04 vs 21 Maseno School

15). Girls: Sengera 06 vs 09 St. Barnabas

16). Boys: Nyanchwa 14 vs 05 Kanga

Thursday 11th July

Agoro Sare 1-1 Kisumu Day

Koderobara 0-0 Ongi'cha

Agoro Sare 4-1 Ongi'cha

Koderobara 2-1 Kisumu Day