For the second time in a row, Koyonzo High School have won the KSSSA National Rugby 7s title, this time around beating Vihiga School 22-12 in a final played at the Bull Ring in Kakamega.
The two were facing off in a repeat of the 2023 Western Region final which Koyonzo, commonly known as Stormers won 17-7.
Unbeaten in KSSSA National Rugby 7s
To retain the title, Koyonzo went on an unbeaten run from the sub-county level to book another ticket to the East African games for the second year in a row.
The Stormers stamped authority by taking a 15-7 lead to the break and despite the second half ending with just one converted try for them, the job was already done.
Joseph Jibril bagged a brace while Brandon Mulefu and Kevin Otieno who have enjoyed a good scoring run in the tournament also scored a try each.
Owen Kedera landed one try for his side while Victor Wawire had a try and conversion for Vihiga in the loss.
St Mary’s Yala have qualified for the East African games after a 40-5 win over Kitondo in the third-place playoffs. They join Koyonzo and Vihiga on the travelling list.
Bwake Boys finished fifth after a 24-7 over Bungoma High in fifth-place playoffs.
Koyonzo High School squad for KSSSA National Rugby 7s
Paul Angu’ra
Darrell Omondi captain
Erick Simiyu
Joseph Jibril
Siketi Jackson
Maxwell Kipsang
Tiberius Khisa
Brandon Mulefu
Otieno Kevin Maiche
Rodgers Alukwe
Miracle Kiptoo
Omar Ali
