DASH TO VICTORY: Upper Hill defeat hosts Lenana in Nairobi Northern sub-region games

Nairobi 15s rugby champions Upper Hill defeated hosts Lenana 17-0 in the Nairobi Northern Sub-Region final yesterday.

Saidi Abdalla, who was in a formidable form in Upper Hill's last year campaign, was yet again instrumental this year as he helped his side defeat one opponent after another, on their way to victory.

Moi Forces Academy beat Dagoreti 15-3 in the third-place playoffs to grab the remaining ticket for the regional games.

Upper Hill captain Harrison Ojuang told Feverpitch that they are prepared for this year's challenge and want to go all the way to the national games.

"Seven of our first team players finished Form Four last year, but we are still strong and want to return to the nationals. We are ready to face any opponent because we have been working very hard in our training," Ojuang said.

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Ojuang, Saidi Abdalla and Smith Rolf scored a try each, while Newton Mose converted once in their clash against Lenana. On their way to the final, Upper Hill thrashed Moi Forces Academy 36-0, while Lenana edged Dagoreti 5-0.

In hockey, Moi Nairobi Girls defeated Precious Blood Riruta 18-0 in girls' round robin matches. Jeriah Nyanchama was on fire as she scored nine times in the lopsided encounter. Lucky Adhiambo scored a hat-trick, while Faith Wangari and Rukia Atieno bagged a brace each.

Merab Anyango and Faith Wanjiru sounded the boards once. In their second match, Moi defeated perennial rivals Hillcrest 2-0. Atieno and Wanjiku scored for Nairobi champions. Hillcrest on the other hand thrashed Riruta 10-0.

In boys' hockey, Hillcrest were crowned champions following their 1-0 victory over hosts Lenana. On their way to the finals, Hillcrest beat Upper Hill 2-1 in a penalty shootout after their match ended 1-1 in regular time.

In the other semi, Lenana thrashed Dagoreti High 10-0. In the third-place playoffs, Upper Hill defeated Dagoreti 6-0 to secure a ticket to the Nairobi Region games to be held at Nairobi School in two weeks.

Meanwhile, national boys basketball champions Upper Hill defeated Lenana 76-16 in the final. St Hannah's beat Moi Girls Nairobi 38-22 to win the girls' title.