Prisons Kenya withstand Trailblazers onslaught for victory in KVF thriller

Former Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) men's league champions Prisons Kenya picked their fifth win of the season as they overpowered league bronze medalists Trailblazers 3-1 in a four-set thriller. 

The David Lung'aho-led warders started the match slow and were down 5-0 in the first set, prompting the tactician to call for a Timothy that turned the set and subsequently the match around. 

Prisons won the first set 25-22, following it up with a 25-21 set. However, Trailblazers, unwilling to down without a fight took the third set 21-25 much to the celebration of their fans at Nyayo Indoor Arena. They were not lucky in the fourth set as Prisons fought for a 25-22 win. 

"We started really low. The self belief was not there but I am glad the players snapped out of it quick and we played a really good game. Trailblazers are strong and they are even better indoors as they train in such conditions. I am happy for this win," Lung'aho offered. 

The tactician was full of praise for his right attacker Elphas Makuto who was the team's driving force on attack but was quick to also point out that this was a team effort. 

"Makuto did a good job, as did the rest of the field. Even with Jairus Kipkosgei who is not fully fit, I can say the risk we have taken to field him is paying off since his reception has helped us massively. We hope he will be fully fit in the next leg," the tactician added further calling his troops to maintainng the perfect streak as they face Prisons Rift Valley on Sunday.

In other matches Equity Bank came from a set down to beat Prisons Nairobi 3-1 (22-25, 25-08, 25-13, 25-18) to continue their winning run ahead of a tough encounter against Trailblazers on Sunday. 

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) who have been docked three points for fielding ineligible players in Peter Kamara and Dennis Omollo in their clash against Prisons Nairobi, managed a straight-sets victory against Kenya Army. 

EQUITY BANK VS PRISONS NAIROBI 

SET 1: 22-25

SET 2: 25-8

SET 3: 25-13

SET 4: 25-18

KENYA ARMY VS KPA 

SET 1: 23-25

SET 2: 13-25

SET 3: 18-25

PRISONS NYANZA VS PRISONS WESTERN 

SET 1: 21-25

SET 2: 21-25

SET 3: 25-27

KDF VS KFS

SET 1: 25-15

SET 2: 25-15

SET 3: 25- 21

PRISONS KENYA VS TRAILBLAZERS 

SET 1: 25-22

SET 2: 25-21

SET 3: 21-25

SET 4: 25- 22