Olympic, Dagoretti claim Nairobi region’s basketball 3x3 titles

Buruburu Girls drew the first blood in the opening minute with a sublime two-pointer before Olympic levelled a minute later.

However, Buruburu reclaimed their lead in the fourth minute, scoring a superb basket to lead 5-2. The defending champions looked set to win by halftime, but Taghread Abdulhamid displayed magic, scoring two three-pointers to stage Olympic’s comeback giving them an 8-5 lead.

Olympic then brilliantly defended their lead, limiting Buruburu to attacks while scoring to extend their lead and complete the basketball double in Nairobi region this year, having clinched the 5x5 title in March.

Abdulhamid, who also inspired her side to the basketball 5x5 title in the first term bagged the MVP award and couldn’t hide her joy after once again tormenting their bitter rivals.

“I’m so glad to help my team win today. It was our target to win and this has been a big achievement for me. We now want to go to the national stage and bring the trophy home.”

Her words were echoed by the captain Yusra Adam who praised her teammates' resilience.

“I’m happy we gave everything and won the game. I hope we can replicate the same on the national stage and proceed to East Africa.”

In the boys' category, Dagoretti High School defended their crown after spanking hapless Upper Hill 21-07 in a one-sided final.

In Volleyball, both Ruthimitu Secondary and Soweto Academy are on course to defend their regional titles after stunning Ruaraka and State House Girls in straight sets respectively.

Final clashses will be a repeat of last year’s matchups as defending champions Ruthimitu clash with perennial rivals Hospital Hill while Soweto will battle Brown Hill for a national slot in a highly anticipated clash.

Football on the other hand will enter the semi-finals on Saturday with Highway clashing with Starehe after topping Pool A with nine points.

Olympic, who saw off Waylight Secondary School 4-2 in their last match will square off against Upper Hill for a final slot in another semi-final clash.

In Girls category, Dagoretti Mixed will face Buruburu Girls in the first semis while Huruma Girls will clash with Our lady of Fatima in another semi-final match. 

Meanwhile in the Rift Valley region, Tenwek high school clinched the regional football title after staging a remarkable comeback to stun Menengai High School 3-2 in a thrilling final staged at Narok High School. St. Joseph's Girls Kitale defended the girls' title after thrashing Nasokol Girls 3-1.

The Kitale-based school also defended its basketball 3x3 title after edging Cheptil 12-9 in a pulsating final.

Kesogon and Chepsaita Secondary School won volleyball titles after defeating Kosirai Girls and Andersen High School in straight sets.