Lenana School coach Nicholas Abok.[Washington Onyango, Standard]

Under the guidance of former Maseno School alumni Nicholas Abok, Lenana displayed formidable prowess, edging out Upperhill 6-5 in a tightly contested final. Reflecting on their triumph, Abok said the team is ready to tackle the nationals after years of absence.

"We've worked tirelessly to reclaim our position on the national stage. The boys have shown remarkable resilience and skill, and we're determined to make a statement at the upcoming finals," said Abok.

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Meanwhile, in basketball, Buru Buru Girls stamped their authority by dethroning Our Lady of Mercy to secure the Nairobi Region basketball girls' title and book a ticket to the national finals.

In Nyanza, a new era dawned as Onjiko High School and Ototo Mixed Secondary School relinquished their grip on boys' and girls' basketball crowns respectively.

 Kisumu Girls celebrate after winning Nyanza Region rugby 15s title.[Washington Onyango, Standard]

In rugby 15s, Kisumu Girls dethroned Koru Girls to reach the nationals for the first time. Under the tutelage of former Maseno School coach Paul Nyamita, Kisumu Girls stunned Koru 6-0 in the final.

In Rift Valley, St Joseph Girls Kitale, the reigning national handball champions, faced a stunning upset as Murundiko emerged victorious in girls' handball final.

 Kisumu Girls rugby players during a training session.[Washington Onyango,Standard]

In a nail-biting encounter, Murundiko sealed their triumph with a narrow 19-18 win over the formidable St Joseph Girls Kitale, signaling a changing of the guard in the region.

With new champions crowned and established titans humbled, anticipation builds ahead of the KSSSA national Term One games in Machakos next week.

Regional Champions

Basketball

Nyanza-Agoro Sare, Ng'iya Girls

Nairobi-Dagoretti High, Buru Buru Girls

Eastern-Lukenya School, Ikutha Girls

Coast-Dr Aggrey, Kaya Tiwi

Central-Pioneer School, Mpesa Academy

Handball

Nyanza-Manyatta Boys, Ulanda Girls

Nairobi-Hospital Hill, Dagoretti Mixed

Eastern-Mbooni Boys, Kwanthanze Secondary

Coast-Mwangea, Moi Forces Girls

Central-Handege, Nyathuna

Hockey

Nyanza-Ringa Boys, Nyamira Girls

Nairobi-Nairobi School, Pangani Girls

Eastern-Meru School, Nyayo Girls

Coast-St Charles Lwanga, St Charles Lwanga

Central-Muranga High, Mpesa Academy

Rugby 15s

Nyanza-Kisii School, Kisumu Girls

Nairobi-Lenana School, Hidden Talent

Eastern-All Saints Embu, Kivandini Girls

Coast-Marafa, Paul Harris

Central-Mang'u High, Kinale