The 2025 Scrummage Katch 7s tournament, held from May 17th to 18th at the Kakamega Showground, ended on a high with top individual talents earning recognition for their outstanding performances.
In the girls’ category, Velma Chebet of Santa Maria Secondary School was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) after leading her team to an unbeaten run and ultimately lifting the title. Santa Maria, hailing from Elgeyo Marakwet, dominated the round-robin format with disciplined defence and sharp attack.
Scrummage Katch 7s Most Promising Player – Jane Carolina (Chakol Girls), Most Valuable Player – Velma Chebet (Santa Maria) and Top Try Scorer – Virginia Awuor (Bishop Sulumeti) pose for a photo. PHOTO/Vinnie Creations for Scummage
Jane Carolina of Chakol Girls was recognised as the Most Promising Player, showcasing potential throughout the tournament. Bishop Sulumeti’s Virginia Awuor was the Top Try Scorer, finishing the tournament with the highest number of tries.
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In the boys’ category, Thomas Okiidi of Butere Boys emerged as the MVP, putting in commanding performances across the tournament. Eric Mbakaya of Koyonzo High School claimed the Top Try Scorer award, playing a key role in helping his school defeat Kabras RFC U19 squad 10-0 in the final to win the tournament.
Cyril Andayi of Kabras was named the Most Promising Player.
Cyril Andayi, popularly known as Futie, was the smallest and youngest player to feature in the Scrummage Katch 7s tournament.#RugbyKe pic.twitter.com/C0wDN2D0lb
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The Scrummage Katch 7s in its second edition this year, continues to grow as a vital platform for identifying and rewarding rugby talent, especially as schools prepare for the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Term Two Games.
Scrummage Katch 7s Most Valuable Player – Thomas Okiidi (Butere Boys) pose for a photo. PHOTO/ Vinnie Creations for Scrummage.
The tournament was made possible thanks to KipMeFit Gym, Tropical Tasker, Zabab Furnished studios, Amazon Entertainment and Kabras RFC who provided the venue.
2025 Scrummage Katch 7s Award Winners:
Girls’ Category:
Most Valuable Player – Velma Chebet (Santa Maria)
Most Promising Player – Jane Carolina (Chakol Girls)
Top Try Scorer – Virginia Awuor (Bishop Sulumeti)
Boys’ Category:
Most Valuable Player – Thomas Okiidi (Butere Boys)
Most Promising Player – Cyril Andayi (Kabras)
Top Try Scorer – Eric Mbakaya (Koyonzo)
