Kaplong Boys High School emerged victorious in the recently concluded Kaplong sub-zonal secondary schools term two ‘B’ games held at Kaplong Primary School playground in Bomet County.
The school showcased exceptional prowess across various disciplines, securing wins in football, volleyball, basketball 3×3, 7-aside rugby, and racquet games.
In a thrilling football final, Kaplong Boys High School, the reigning champions of Bomet County, staged a remarkable comeback against a resilient Chepkosiom Secondary School, securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory.
Chepkosiom’s Dennis Kipyegon opened the scoring with a free kick in the 20th minute, but Jackson Saitoti equalized for Kaplong Boys ten minutes later.
The home team, cheered on by chief principal Mike Yator and enthusiastic supporters, sealed the win with a decisive penalty kick converted by prolific striker Dennis Mogaka.
Kaplong Boys’ dominance extended to volleyball, where they dethroned Sotik sub-county champions Kapcholyo High School with a commanding 3-0 victory.
Similarly, in the girls’ category, Kaplong Girls Secondary School asserted their dominance, securing the title after accumulating the maximum points in a round-robin format.
In basketball 3×3 and 7-aside rugby, Kaplong Boys faced no challengers and proceeded directly to the zonal games.
Meanwhile, in indoor games, the school demonstrated prowess in table tennis, badminton, and lawn tennis, qualifying all players for the next level of competition.
Expressing his pride in the teams’ performance, chief principal Mike Yator commended the players for their skill and discipline throughout the tournament, emphasizing the elevated standard of play witnessed during the event.
“My teams have showcased exceptional talent from the onset and maintained exemplary discipline throughout the tournament,” said Yator.
By Lamech Willy.A.
