Upper Hill emerged as the champions of the 2024 Prescott Cup in a thrilling final held at the RFUEA Ground.
The match which was marked by intense competition and strategic play which saw Upper Hill clinch victory over Rift Valley Academy with a final score of 15-10.
Prescott Cup finals
Rift Valley Academy drew first blood, taking an early lead with a successful conversion that energized them as they took a seven points step in first minutes of the game.
Upper Hill quickly responded by capitalizing on the seven though three points, not enough but helped narrow the gap 07-03.
Before the end of the first half, Upper Hill strategically broke through Rift Valley’s defenses, scoring their first try to take a lead 08-07 after a widely kicked conversion.
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The second half witnessed the Upper Hill team, who intensified both their offensive and defensive strategies to hold the Rift Valley Academy side.
With a well established effort on defense and offense, their efforts were rewarded as they broke through RVA’s defense once again, scoring a try which was successfully converted to take the lead.
The Rift Valley Academy side fought hard but only managed three points through a penalty off an Upper Hill mistake before the final whistle confirmed Upper Hill’s triumph with a 15-10 scoreline.
