Kisii School emerged victorious once again in the Nyanza Region Schools 15s games, securing a hard-fought 8-5 sudden-death triumph against a determined St. Mary’s Yala in the final showdown held at Kisumu Polytechnic on Saturday.
Lee Arstone’s squad entered the match determined to defend the title they had claimed the previous year.
Kisii School lead
They managed to take the lead in the first half, with Stafford Nyambane scoring a crucial try. However, Kisii couldn’t convert the try, settling for a 5-0 lead as they headed into halftime.
Kisii School in action. PHOTO/Kisii School
Maintaining their composure and defensive prowess, Kisii held onto their narrow lead as the game progressed. Yet, St. Mary’s Yala mounted a spirited comeback effort in the second half, eventually equalizing with a last-minute try, levelling the score at 5-5 and forcing the match into sudden death.
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During the tense sudden death period, neither team managed to break the deadlock in the first half, leading to a scoreless draw.
However, Kisii seized the opportunity to clinch victory when Matrix Matangi successfully converted a penalty kick four minutes into the second half, earning his team a crucial three points and securing the championship title once again.
Mang’u and Kisii School during the Mang’u Opens. PHOTO/Mang’u
With this triumph, Kisii School earn the opportunity to compete in the Nationals once more.
Match results
Anjego 00 vs 07 Kisii
Nyabondo 12 vs 05 Agoro Sare
Maseno 29-00 Gekano
Yala 65-00 Cardinal
Anjego 26-00 Agoro Sare
Kisii 22-00 Nyabondo
Maseno 39-00 Cardinal
Yala 41-00 Gekano
Nyabondo 21-07 Anjego
Kisii 24-00 Agoro Sare
Gekano 16-00 Cardinal Otunga
Yala 00-00 Maseno
Semi 1
Kisii 03 – 00 Maseno
semi 2
St. Mary’s Yala 08 vs 05 Nyabondo
Playoffs
Maseno School vs Nyabondo
Finals
St. Mary’s Yala 5-8 Kisii School
