Maseno School Aims to Return to KSSSA Rugby 7s National Championships

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Maseno School, seeking to revive its sporting glory, is intensifying preparations to participate in the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) rugby 7s national championships. The school's sports director, Caleb Olang'o, announced that the institution will host a Maseno School Elite Tournament this weekend, which will serve as part of their pre-season training. The tournament, set to feature both boys and girls in rugby 7s and basketball 3x3 competitions, will attract a Sh2,500 entry fee from participating teams. Maseno School's last appearance at the national championships was in 2023, and they hope to make a comeback this year.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Maseno School Elite Tournament will feature rugby 7s and basketball 3x3 competitions for both boys and girls, with an entry fee of Sh2,500 per team.
  • The tournament aims to serve as part of the school's pre-season training for the KSSSA rugby 7s national championships.
  • Maseno School last participated in the national championships in 2023 and aims to make a comeback this year.
  • Participating teams include former national 15s champions, Butula Boys, Nyanza regional 7s champions St Mary's School Yala, and Bungoma High School.
  • Sawagongo High School, the Nyanza regional 5x5 basketball champions, will feature in both the 5x5 and 3x3 basketball competitions.
  • Agoro Sare will use the tournament as part of their pre-season to target the 3x3 basketball title.
  • The Kinale Open Tournament will also take place at the school, featuring volleyball, rugby 7s, netball, and football competitions for junior and senior secondary school teams.

Statistics:

  • Sh2,500: the entry fee for participating teams in the Maseno School Elite Tournament.
  • 2023: the last year Maseno School participated in the KSSSA rugby 7s national championships.
  • Saturday and Sunday: the dates for the Maseno School Elite Tournament and the Kinale Open Tournament.
  • 6 teams: the number of teams enlisted for the Maseno School Elite Tournament.

Sources:

  • Caleb Olang'o, Director of Sports, Maseno School, in an interview.