KSSSA: Preliminary battles conclude as teams set sights on semi final glory at National Term One Games

Day Three of action at the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term One Games marked the end of the group stage across all disciplines, with high-intensity encounters determining semi-final slots.

In girls’ basketball, Ikutha recorded the tournament’s highest score so far with a 128-6 win against Hon. DM Amin.

Kaya Tiwi maintained their unbeaten run, overpowering Olympic 86-50.

St. Joseph’s Kitale secured a hard-fought 77-54 win over Mpesa Academy, while Butere breezed past Asumbi 63-36.

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The semi-final fixtures for the girls will see Kaya Tiwi take on St. Joseph’s, while Butere face off with Olympic.

In basketball boys' basketball category, Lukenya dominated Wajir High 87-55, with Dr. Aggrey overcoming Pioneer 66-54.

Dagoretti High continued their strong showing by eliminating Friends School Kamusinga with an 87-71 win.

Laiser Hill edged Sawagongo 71-66 in a tense affair.

The boys' basketball semi-finals will feature Dagoretti against Laiser Hill, and Lukenya taking on Dr. Aggrey.

The girls’ handball category saw Moi Girls Kamusinga dispatch Hon. DM Amin 78-2 in a lopsided contest.

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Dagoretti Mixed upset Kyeni Girls 33-21, while Kadika beat Thika Girls 31-21 to secure their spot. St. Joseph’s Kitale maintained their perfect record by beating Moi Forces Academy 35-22.

In the semi-finals, Moi Kamusinga will battle Kadika, while St. Joseph’s Girls clash with Dagoretti Mixed.

In the boys’ competition, Kamito booked their semi-final place with a 27-22 win over Jaribuni.

Manyatta comfortably defeated Sabunley 48-14, while Highway edged Matiliku 20-17 in a close encounter. Kimilili outclassed Makuyu 36-17.

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The semi-finals will pit Kamito against Manyatta, and Highway against Kimilili in what promises to be a day of tactical and physical showdowns.

The hockey fields saw their fair share of drama as St. Charles Lwanga stunned Pool A leaders St. Anthony’s Boys with a narrow 1-0 victory.

Musingu High edged M-Pesa Academy 2-1 to top their pool, while Hospital Hill and Ringa settled for a goalless draw.

Matiliku and Mnyezeni also ended 0-0 in a tightly contested fixture.

In the girls’ hockey category, Tigoi Girls remained dominant with a 4-0 win over M-Pesa Academy, while Ng'iya Girls eased past St. John’s Kaloleni 3-0. St. Joseph’s Kitale beat Mwiki 1-0 in a tight clash, and AIC edged St. Charles Lwanga 2-1.

Semi-final Fixtures

Hockey Girls:

St. Joseph’s Girls vs Ng'iya Girls

Tigoi Girls vs Mwiki

Hockey Boys:

St. Anthony’s Boys vs Mpesa Academy

Musingu vs St. Charles Lwanga

Rugby 15s:

All Saints Embu vs Kisii School

Vihiga High vs Upper Hill School

Basketball Girls:

Kaya Tiwi vs St. Joseph's

Butere vs Olympic

Basketball Boys:

Dagoretti vs Laiser

Lukenya vs Dr. Aggrey

Handball Girls

Moi Kamusinga vs Kadika

St. Joseph's Girls vs Dagoretti Mixed

Handball Boys:

Kamito vs Manyatta

Highway vs Kimilili