Champions Kwanthanze and regional queens Kesogon Mixed storm semis

Defending national girls’ volleyball champions Kwanthanze and East Africa champions Kesogon Mixed stormed the semi-finals as the National Term Two Games entered the third day in Kakamega yesterday.

Kwanthanze beat Bishop Sulumeti in straight sets of 25-19, 25-21, 25-13 to finish top of their group, while Kesogon beat Eldas 3-0 (25-13, 25-16, 25-5) to make the last four. 

Kwanthanze play Nairobi’s Soweto Academy in the semis while Kesogon face Western region’s Bishop Sulumeti today at Masinde Murilo University of Science and Technology. 

In the boys’ category, defending champions Cheptil will play debutants Mwaluphamba from Kwale, while former champions Malava take on Nyanza’s Gogo Mixed.

Cheptil outclassed Kambaa 3-0 (25-14, 25-12, 25-12, 25-25-14) while Malava came from two sets down to beat Mwaluphamba 3-2 (15-25, 12-25, 25-12, 25-18, 15-15) in an entertaining game. Gogo, coached by their principal Tom Achila, saw off Furaha 3-0 (25-19, 25-10, 25-19).

In girls’ football, defending champions Butere maintained their 100 per cent record after defeating Ruiru 3-0 to book a semi-final date with Nyanza region champions Kobala. Kobala sailed to the semis after a 3-0 win over Mwamambeyu.

Kobala team manager Julius Aming’a said, despite being underdogs, they are ready for Butere. “They are defending champions, but that will not count for anything,” said Aming’a. In the second semi-final, Western giants Madira play Rift Valley’s Nasokol. Madira stormed to the semis after a 2-1 win over Dagoretti Mixed while Nasokol battled to a 1-1 draw with Dr Charles.

 In boys’ football, favourites St Joseph’s, Kitale, Musingu and Nyanza champions Agai Mixed all booked semi-final slots. St Joseph’s Kitale completed their pool games when they edged Kirangari 3-1, while Musingu narrowly beat Agai 1-0. Defending champs Highway defeated Serani 2-0.

St Joseph’s Kitale play Agai Mixed while Musingu’s Scorpions have a date with either defending champions Highway or Kirangari. The two teams tied on points and goals. Officials were to meet last evening to determine which team proceeds.   

 In netball, defending champions Oyugi Ogango remained on course to retain their title. Oyugi Ogango will play Kaya Tiwi in the semis while St Joseph’s,  Kitale, face Western region’s Bukokholo. Oyugi Ogango, coach Cliffton Omondi said: “I expect the girls to win the semis and the final. So far, they have played as per our expectations.”

In the last group matches on Thursday, St Joseph’s Girls Kitale walloped Hon DM Amin 151-4 while Oyugi Ogango beat Bukokholo 65-39 in a thrilling game.

In rugby 7’s, defending champions Bwake face Musingu in the quarters while former champions Koyonzo face Nairobi School.

In other quarter matches, Bungoma High School will play Lenana, while St Mary’s School Yala will battle it out with St Peter’s Mumias.