Fireworks are expected across the country as the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Term Two regional games kick off from July 10 to 12, with schools vying for tickets to the nationals set for Kakamega County later this month.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsIn Eldoret, Rift Valley’s sporting giants have converged for what promises to be a thrilling contest.National volleyball champions Cheptil Secondary headline the event in boys’ volleyball, with principal Kipyego Ngetich expressing confidence while remaining cautious of opponents.##NAJAVA_MECA_9009725##“We are confident of winning the Rift Valley regional trophy in boys’ volleyball, but we are not going to underrate our opponents,” said Ngetich.“Last year, Burundi denied us the East African trophy and our dream this year is to qualify for the national games and from there, we will do our best and return to East Africa to redeem ourselves.”Cheptil will also feature in girls’ 3×3 basketball, while Kosirai Girls take up Nandi County’s spot in girls’ volleyball.Ong’icha cleared to represent Kisii at Nyanza Regional games after dramatic finalIn football, Hill School Eldoret will host action-packed fixtures with hosts Wareng High School making a return to the regional stage after six years.They are pooled with Narok, Nakuru, and Elgeyo Marakwet, while St Joseph’s Kitale, fresh from a turbulent but triumphant county campaign, face Baringo and West Pokot in Pool A.St Joseph’s previously stunned St Anthony’s Boys 5-0 in a rematch semi-final and edged Bwake Boys 1-0 in the final.Michael Olunga’s hand in St. Joseph’s High School Kitale’s rebirthIn Nyanza, matches are being held at Moi Stadium and Jomo Kenyatta Grounds, with Kisumu, Migori, Homa Bay, Siaya, Kisii, and Nyamira represented.Pool A features Karabok (Homa Bay), Ong’icha (Kisii), Anjego (Migori), and Agai Mixed (Kisumu), while Pool B includes St Mary’s Yala (Siaya), Kisumu Boys (Kisumu), Rapogi (Migori), and Gekendo (Nyamira).Notable absentees this year include powerhouses Kisumu Day, Agoro Sare, Barding, Thur Gem, and Kisii School.How Harambee Stars assistant captain’s pep talk inspired Butere Boys to break Regional Games jinxKarabok, back in the limelight after knocking out Agoro Sare and Ringa Boys, are tipped as contenders, while Ong’icha benefited from the disqualification of Sameta High over portal registration issues.Anjego were awarded a sub-county slot following a court ruling, later overcoming Rapogi to qualify, while Agai Mixed sealed their spot with a dominant showing in the county games.Kisumu Boys rejoined the fray after Kisumu Day was found guilty of fielding ineligible players.##NAJAVA_MECA_9012051##In Western, Musingu High School will not defend their crown after being disqualified, paving the way for new champions.Butere Boys emerge as Kakamega County winners, joined by Green Commandos, with Ebwali, Mabunge, Kibabii, Emusire, John Osogo, and Teremi also in the mix.School Games: Musingu, Kakamega High penalised in scandal over player ineligibilityThe girls’ category will see Madira Girls, Ibubi Girls, Brenda Girls, Mbakalo, Chakol, Kingandole, and Archbishop Njenga lock horns for a spot in Kakamega.With traditional giants missing out and fresh blood stepping up, this year’s regional games promise to deliver gripping drama and new narratives in school sports.
