Sports
The Tenwek zonal games witnessed a thrilling display of sportsmanship and talent as Tenwek Boys High School and Chebonei Girls High School emerged as the dominant forces in the secondary schools’ term two competitions held at Chepngaina Secondary School sports grounds.
Tenwek High Boys showcased their prowess by clinching titles in boys’ football, volleyball, and indoor games. Their counterparts, Chebonei Girls, demonstrated equal determination, securing victories in girls’ soccer, volleyball, and netball.
In a nail-biting boys’ football final, Tenwek High faced off against a resilient Injerian Secondary School. The match ended in a 1-1 draw during regular and extra time, necessitating a penalty shootout to determine the winner.
Tenwek triumphed 13-12 in the tense penalty showdown. Earlier in the semifinals, Tenwek had dominated Motigo Secondary School with a 7-0 victory, while Injerian overpowered Mugango Secondary School 3-0 to book their place in the final.
Chebonei Girls’ soccer team displayed exceptional skill, defeating host Chepngaina 3-0 in the final. Their path to victory included a hard-fought 2-1 win over Injerian in the semifinals, while Chepngaina advanced by beating Mugango 3-0.
In netball, Chebonei continued their impressive run with a commanding 41-3 victory over Injerian in the final. The semifinals saw Chebonei crush Motigo 37-0, and Injerian narrowly edge out Mugango 12-7.
The girls’ volleyball competition saw Chebonei overpower Mugango 3-0 in the final. They had earlier defeated Injerian 3-0 in the semifinals, while Mugango had to battle hard to overcome Motigo 3-1. On the boys’ side, Tenwek High exhibited their dominance by easily defeating Motigo 3-0 in the final, earning themselves a ticket to the Bomet Central Sub-County Championship slated for this weekend.