SCHOOLS: Koyonzo renew rivalry with Kakamega High in rugby
Rugby
By
Washington Onyango
| Mar 07, 2024
The Kakamega County Secondary Schools are gearing up for an electrifying championship.
The spotlight is expected to shine brightly on the rugby field as Kakamega High School and Koyonzo Secondary School prepare to renew their intense rivalry.
This year's games, which begin today, will be held in Lugari Sub-county, marking its debut as the venue for this prestigious event.
The games will be hosted across various venues, including the National Youth Service and Lumakanda Township.
Kakamega High School's rugby team, under the experience guidance of head coach Amos Wamanga, is entering the tournament with a clear mission: to overcome the formidable challenge posed by Koyonzo Secondary School, which has proven to be a tough competitor in past years.
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Rugby enthusiasts will be keenly watching the Group D matches, where Kakamega will face off against Malava and Koyonzo, setting stage for some of the most anticipated matches of the championship.
In basketball, the boys' teams will see Koyonzo, Lumakanda, Lubinu, and Butere battle it out in Group A, while the girls' category has Eregi, Mukumu, Butere, and Mlimani in Group A.
In hockey, Butere, ABN, Namirama, and Mukumu will compete in Group A, while boys' hockey includes Kivaywa, Butere, and Mukumu in Group A.
Handball enthusiasts will witness competitive matches with St. Peter's Mumias, Musingu, and St. Kizito Lusumu featuring in Group A.
KAKAMEGA COUNTY
Rugby 15s
Group A: Kivaywa, Chebuyusi, Mukumu, Butere
Group B: Mautuma, Khwisero ACK, Soyi Sambu, Musingu
Group C: Malava, Koyonzo, Kakamega
Basketball Boys
Group A: Koyonzo, Lumakanda, Lubinu, Butere
Group B: Matunda SA, St. Peters Mumias, Silungai
Group C: Kakamega, Musingu, Malava, Mlimani
Group D: Ingotse, Kivaywa, Mukumu
Basketball Girls
Group A: Eregi, Mukumu, Butere, Mlimani
Group B: Samitsi, Nangili, Namirama, B. Sulumeti KKG
Group C: ABN, Mwitoti, St. Marys Mumias, Fesbeth
Hockey Boys
Group A: Kivaywa, Butere, Mukumu, Lumakanda
Group B: Chebuyusi, Malava
Group C: Kakamega, St. Peters MMS, Lubinu
Group D: Lugari, Musingu, Mabole
Hockey Girls
Group A: Butere, ABN, Namirama, Mukumu
Group B: Eregi, Malava, Bumini
Group C: St. Marys Mumias, St. Agnes Shibuye, Musali, Nangili, Bulimbo, Lubinu
Handball Boys
Group A: St. Peters Mumias, Musingu, St. Kizito Lusumu
Group B: Tombo, Mbururu, Koromaiti, Mabole
Group C: Lubinu, Matioli, Mukumu, Mirere
Group D: Khwisero ACK, Kivaywa, Lugari
Handball Girls
Group A: Nangili, Eshitari, Epanja, ABN
Group B: St. Marys MMS, Mukumu, Muhomo, Namasoli
Group C: Eregi, Shiyabo, Manyonyi