Defending volleyball champions Kwanthanze, walloped Mwitoti in straight sets to mark a dream start to this year's Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Games in Nakuru.
The Machakos-based institution made light work of the newbies, scalping their naive opponents in sets of 25-12, 25-17, 25-21 to give the Justine Kigwari-tutored Kwanthanze three points.
Nairobi region representative Soweto delivered a composed and unflinching performance in typical champions' style. They beat Viambani from coast 3-0 with sets of 25-15, 25-12, and 25-14 to silence the minnows.
Elsewhere, Kesogon humiliated Karima by the same set margin (25-5, 25-5, 25-6). The game was reduced to a training session for Kesogon who are looking forward to dethroning Kwanthanze from the title.
Nyanza's Nyakongo slayed Amin from North Eastern in sets of 25-13, 25-13, and 25-14. Nyakongo are also making a maiden appearance at the nationals. Former Champions Cheptil came from a set down to see off Namwela 3-1 in the boys' category.
History-making Namwela who qualified for the nationals for the first time ever, took a surprise lead as they pocketed the first set 25-21. Despite the early setback, Cheptil bagged the subsequent sets 25-21, 25-22, and 25-22. The four-day competition ends on Monday.
