National Champions Butula Boys once again demonstrated their championship pedigree as they successfully defended their Western Region School’s 15s title and secured qualification for the Nationals with a hard-fought 10-3 victory over Koyonzo in the final in Chavakali.
In a thrilling encounter, Butula seized the initiative early on, scoring a try in the opening minutes of the game to take a 5-0 lead. Their dominance continued as they added another try just before halftime, extending their advantage to 10-0.
Despite Koyonzo Boys’ determined efforts to tighten their defence in the second half, Butula managed to maintain their lead.
Butula’s Libondo Shimenga receives a ball from Paul Murunga in the past. PHOTO/Libondo Shimenga
However, Koyonzo Boys capitalized on a penalty awarded to them, converting a three-point kick to narrow the gap to 10-3.
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Nevertheless, Butula held firm in the closing moments of the game, securing a crucial victory and reaffirming their status as the top team in the region.
Butula High School in past National Schools event. Photo Courtesy/Butula.
With this win, Butula earns the opportunity to compete in the National championship alongside Kisii School and Mang’u High, where they will aim to defend their title against tough competition.
Pool A
Vihiga boys 15-5 Bungoma boys
Kakamega high 0-0 Mundika boys
Vihiga 17-11 Kakamega
Mundika 07-12 Bungoma
Vihiga 34-0 Mundika
Bungoma 16-16 Kakamega
POOL B
Chavakali 17-3 Kimobo
Koyonzo boys 11-08 Butula boys
Chavakali 0-23 Koyonzo
Butula 38-3 Kimobo
Chavakali 07-26 Butula
Kimobo 06-19 Koyonzo
Semi final results
Vihiga Boys 0-3 Butula Boys
Koyonzo Boys 24-6 Bungoma high
Third place playoffs
Vihiga Boys Vs Bungoma High
Finals
Koyonzo Boys 3-10 Butula Boys.
