SCHOOLS

Koyonzo, Kolanya and Butula unbeaten in Western Region 15s, Vihiga upset Kakamega

By Amanga collins

Posted on April 6, 2023

Vihiga High School receive trophy from KRU Director Oscar Mango. Photo Courtesy/Scrummage.

The Western Region Schools Rugby 15s tournament at Mundika High School saw Koyonzo, Kolanya, and Butula maintain unbeaten records.

On Thursday, Koyonzo defeated Chavakali 45-0, with tries from Jackson Siketa, Erick Mbakaya, Mike Mureithi, Darrel Omondi, Emmanuel, and Shakur Nyongesa. Koyonzo have already secured a place in the semis with one game to spare.

Meanwhile, Kolanya secured a spot in the semis by defeating Bungoma High School 3-0 in a closely contested match that was settled by a solitary penalty.

Koyonzo and Kolanya will face off on Friday in a Pool B decider, with both teams yet to taste defeat in the pool.

Western Region Rugby 15s Schools Champions lose

In Pool A, Butula and Vihiga lead the standings, having won a match and drawn the other. National Prescott Cup Champions Vihiga High School pulled off an upset by defeating KSSSA and Western Region Champions Kakamega School 15-3 in their second match, keeping their hopes of making it to the quarters alive.

With Butula, Vihiga and Kakamega still in contention for a spot in the semis, the win by Vihiga has opened up the pool.

Kakamega will play against Butula on Friday needing a win to reach the last four, while Vihiga will face off against Kimobo. The top two teams from each pool will proceed to the semis.