Koyonzo Boys rugby have redeemed themselves and have been crowned Western region rugby 7s champions after a 24-07 win over Vihiga Boys at St Peter’s Grounds.
With another repeat of last year’s western region rugby 7s final, Koyonzo were determined to go for the crown and established a tough run over Vihiga managing a 12-00 score in the first half.
Koyonzo concede
In the second half, the Vihiga boys determined to launch a comeback and managed to shake the Koyonzo’s defence to score their first try and a conversion to change the board 12-07.
Action between Vihiga and Koyonzo during Scrummage Katch 7s. PHOTO/Vicmass
Koyonzo proving prowess managed to tighten their defense and also launching a tough attack, they managed two other tries to culminate the match 24-07 with two converted tries.
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In the girls category, Madira girls played Mbakalo girls in the finals after they secured a frustrating 19-00 win in their semis over Kimobo after the appeal against them was dismissed.
Koyonzo in action against St Anthony. PHOTO/Vicmass
In the finals, Madira Girls secured a hard-fought 15-05 win over Mbakalo girls to lift the Western region girls crown.
BOYS QUARTERS
Q1. Koyonzo 22-00 Kibabii
Q2. Kimobo 05-15 Musingu
Q3. Vihiga 19-10 Kakamega(FT)
Q4. St. Peter’s Vs Chavakali(failed to show)
GIRLS’ QUARTERS
Q1. B. Sulumeti 22-00 MGK
Q2. Mbakalo 15-00 Eregi
Q3. Madira 15-7 Mwira
Q4. Kimobo 12-05 Kongit
GIRLS SEMIS
S1. B. Sulumeti 10-12 Mbakalo(FT)
S2. Madira 19 Vs 00 Kimobo(after outcome of Mwira appeal)
BOYS SEMIS
S1. Koyonzo 38-12 Musingu
S2. Vihiga 15 Vs 12 St. Peters
BOYS FINALS
KOYONZO 24-07 VIHIGA
GIRLS FINALS
MADIRA GIRLS 15-05 MBAKALO GIRLS
