Koyonzo pip Kakamega School in County games to reach quarters, Musingu, Mukumu unbeaten

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Kakamega County 15s Champions, Koyonzo High School, secured their spot in the quarterfinal games after clinching victory in all their matches on Thursday.

In a closely contested match against former National Champions, Kakamega School, the Stormers emerged victorious with a score of 14-6 in a thrilling encounter held in Lugari.

Kickers took center stage in the match, with Eric Simiyu of Koyonzo landing three penalties, while Rodgers Alukwe scored a crucial try for the team. The Barbarians managed to secure three points through kicks from Ryan Juma.

Maintaining their winning streak, Koyonzo concluded the day with a flawless record, defeating Malava Boys 48-3. Alukwe showcased his prowess with a brace of tries, supported by Bravin Onyango, Zachariah Omar, Simiyu, and Michael Ligendi, who each contributed a try. Simiyu also successfully converted three tries, while Timothy Wesonga added one conversion.

Despite losing to Koyonzo, Kakamega’s Barbarians advanced to the quarterfinals, thanks to their earlier dominant performance against Malava Boys, securing a resounding 49-0 victory.

In this match, the Barbarians scored seven converted tries, delivering a significant win under the leadership of Amos Wamanga, a former coach of Malava Boys.

Austine Shuma, a newcomer to the team from primary school, impressed with a brace of tries and one conversion, contributing 12 points to the victory.

Javan Odongo, another recent addition from primary school, also made his mark with a try, alongside try-scorers Shavan Ochieng, Davies Green, Rhonnie Musasia, and Bryson Makori, each adding a try to the tally. Ryan Juma successfully converted six tries for the Barbarians.

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Musingu showcased a strong performance in Pool A, securing a 27-3 victory over Mlimani and a 26-10 win against St. Peter’s, earning them a spot in the quarterfinals.

Similarly, Mukumu demonstrated their strength with a 12-6 win over Butere and a 15-5 victory against Kivaywa, positioning themselves well for the upcoming quarterfinal matches.

Kakamega County 15s results 

Pool A:

1. Musingu 27 – 03 Mlimani.
2. St. Peter’s 52 – 00 Lubinu.
3. Musingu 26 – 10 St. Peter’s.
4. Lubinu 19 – 16 Mlimani.

Pool B:

1. Malava 00 – 49 Kakamega.
2. Kakamega 06 – 14 Koyonzo.
3. Koyonzo 33 – 03 Malava.

Pool C:

1. Kivaywa 17 – 03 Chebuyusi.
2. Mukumu 12 – 06 Butere.
3. Kivaywa 05 – 15 Mukumu.
4. Butere 13 – 03 Chebuyusi.

Pool D:

1. Mautuma 10 – 13 Soy Sambu.
2. Soy Sambu 07 – 12 Khwisero.
3. Khwisero 07 – 00 Mautuma

Friday

8.00am 15 A Musingu vs Lubinu -Bishop Sulumeti
8.00 am 16 A Mlimani vs St. Peters MMS -Bishop Sulumeti
9.00 am 17 C Kivaywa vs Butere -Bishop Sulumeti
9.00 am 18 C Chebuyusi vs Mukumu -Bishop Sulumeti

12.00 Q1 A1 vs C2 -Bishop Sulumeti
12.00  Q2 B1 vs D2 -Bishop Sulumeti
12.00 Q3 C1 vs A2 -Bishop Sulumeti
12.00  Q 4 D1 vs B2 -Bishop Sulumeti

Saturday  Semi-finals 

8.00 am 23 Winner Q1 vs Winner Q2 Bishop Sulumeti
8.00 am 24 Winner Q 3 vs Winner Q4 Bishop Sulumeti
11.30 am 25 Playoffs (Loser S1 vs Loser S2) Bishop Sulumeti
12.30pm 26 Finals (Winner S1 vs Winner S2) Bishop Sulume