Favourites advance to semifinals

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Former national boys' volleyball champions Malava yesterday cruised to the semi-finals following their victory over Karega in Group B.

Malava, who are out to reclaim the title they lost to Cheptil in 2016, had beaten Mogonga in their opening match. 

The four-time national holders will today play Gatunga in their last group match. Malava were forced to put in more effort as Karega engaged them in a neck-and-neck battle for points in the first set.

Many years of consistency playing at the nationals proved vital as Malava secured their semis' slot 25-22, 25-18 and 25-20.

In the girls' contest, national and East Africa champions Kwanthanze remained on course to retaining their title after bagging a last four slot with victory against Nyakach in Group B.

Kwanthanze had it easy with Nyakach taking the first set 25-11. Nyakach improved in the second set but they could not outclass the three-time national winners going down 25-19 and 25-16 in the second and third sets.

Last year’s finalists Cheptil revived their hopes of winning this year’s title with victory against Tetu.

In netball, former champions Kaya Tiwi sealed their semis slot with an emphatic 106-0 win over North Eastern’s Senior Chief Ogle in Group B.

Sisters Melda Oguda and Monica Oguda once again starred for Kaya Tiwi scoring 58 and 48 points respectively.

Syumile beat 2007 winners Manor House 43-27.