In basketball, the defending champions from Our Lady of Mercy for the girls and Dagoretti High for the boys are preparing to battle through their respective pools to maintain their dominance.
Our Lady of Mercy finds themselves in Group E alongside Moi Education and Embakasi Girls, a trio that promises to deliver intense matchups and breathtaking basketball action.
Dagoretti High, on the other hand, faces Brookshine and Hospital in Group A of the boys' basketball pools. Known for their disciplined play and strategic brilliance, Dagoretti High is poised to take on their opponents with the goal of securing back-to-back regional titles.
However, with the talent spread across the groups, including the matchups in Group B with Jamhuri, Rafiki, and St Teresa's, and the intriguing contests in Group C featuring Langata High, Kibukosya, and Pumwani, the journey to the championship is fraught with challenges.
The Nairobi Region Secondary School Term One games not only offer a platform for young athletes to showcase their abilities but also play a crucial role in fostering sportsmanship, teamwork, and leadership among students.
As the tournament progresses, the spirit of competition and the pursuit of excellence will undoubtedly bring out the best in these young sportsmen and sportswomen, writing a new chapter in the region's rich sporting history.
NAIROBI REGION SECONDARY SCHOOL GAMES POOLS
Handball Girls
Group A-Dagoretti Mixed, County Girls, Kamkunji
Group B-Buruburu, Zawadi, Shammah Splendid
Group C-St Georges Girls, Ruai Girls, Embakasi Garrison
Group D-Starehe Girls, Langata Barracks, Kibera
Group E-Nile Road, St Teresa's, State House
Group F-Ruthimitu Mixed, Pangani Girls, Mogra Star
Group G-Moi Girls, Highridge, Matahri Secondary
Group H-Utawala, Ushirika, Nembu
Handball Boys
Group A-Hospital Hill, Olympic, Drumvale
Group B-Highway, Dandora, Zawadi
Group C-Lenana, Uhuru Secondary, Githurai Sceondary
Group D-Aquinas, Ruaraka, Langata High
Group E-Utawala, Dr. Rebiero, Ndururuno
Group F-Nairobi School, Upperhill, Mwangaza
Group G-Pumwani Boys, Ruthimitu, OLF
Group H-Langata Barracks, Mathari Secondary, Strathmore
Basketball Girls
Group A-Buruburu, St Teresas', Kibukosya
Group B-Raila Education, Precious Blood, County Girls
Group C-Olympic, St Hannah's, Starehe Girls
Group D-Parklands, Nembu, OLM SM
Group E-Our Lady of Mercy SB, Moi Education, Embakasi Girls
Group F-Agha Khan, Pangani, St Georges
Group G-Rafiki, Ushirika, Ngara
Group H-Dandora, Kamkunji, Soweto
Basketball Boys
Group A-Dagoretti High, Brookshine, Hospital
Group B-Jamhuri, Rafiki, St Teresa's
Group C-Langata High, Kibukosya, Pumwani
Group D-Nairobi School, Upperhill, Muhuri Muvhiri
Group E-Highway, St Hannah's, Waylight
Group F-MFA, Lenana, Dagoretti Mixed,
Group G-Aquinas, Mwiki, Starehe
Group H-OLF, Kibera Secondary, Strathmore
Rugby 15s quarterfinals
Lenana v Jamhuri
Dagoretti v Aquinas
Upper Hill v Highway
Ofafa v Nairobi School