Upsets and Dominance: National Games Semifinals Set After Dramatic Pool Stage!
The 2024 Brookside KSSSA National Term One Games have delivered a thrilling pool stage filled with unexpected results and dominant performances. After three days of intense competition, the stage is set for two mouthwatering semifinal clashes tomorrow, Friday, April 12th!
 Butula Boys Remain Unbeaten
Pool A saw a dominant display by Butula Boys, who secured a perfect record with three convincing victories. Their closest encounter came against All Saints Embu, whom they narrowly defeated 12-9 on Day Three. Kisii School secured the runner-up spot in the pool thanks to a decisive 12-0 win over Saint Patrick’s Iten on the same day. All Saints Embu finished third, while Saint Patrick’s Iten will look to bounce back next term.
Pool Standings After Day Three :
Pool A
| Team (Pool) | Games Played | Won | Lost | Points For | Points Against | Points Diff. | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butula Boys (A) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 84 | 12 | +72 | 1 |
| Kisii School (A) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 9 | +6 | 2 |
| All Saints Embu (A) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 44 | 21 | +23 | 3 |
| Saint Patrick’s Iten (A) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 109 | -95 | 4 |
Pool B
| Team (Pool) | Games Played | Won | Lost | Points For | Points Against | Points Diff. | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenana School (B) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 67 | 33 | +34 | 1 |
| Kitondo School (B) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 49 | 45 | +4 | 2 |
| Mang’u School (B) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 45 | 53 | -8 | 3 |
| Marafa School (B) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 42 | 74 | -32 | 4 |
Day Three threw the competition wide open with some unexpected results:
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Butula Boys Maintain Dominance: The boys from Butula Boys continued their impressive run, remaining undefeated and securing the top spot in Pool A.
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Kisii School Holds Steady: Despite a Day Three loss to Saint Patrick’s Iten (which didn’t affect their overall standing), Kisii School secured the second-place position in Pool A.
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All Saints Embu Finishes Strong: With a hard-fought victory over Saint Patrick’s Iten, All Saints Embu solidified their third-place finish in Pool A.
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Kitondo School’s Remarkable Rise: In a major upset, Kitondo School stunned Pool B by pulling off a comeback win against Marafa School. This victory propelled them to the second-place position in the pool.
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Lenana School Secures Top Spot: Lenana School emerged victorious from Pool B after an impressive showing throughout the tournament.
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Mang’u School Finishes Third: Despite starting strong, Mang’u School couldn’t maintain momentum and ended Pool B in third place.
Semifinal Showdown Announced!
With the pool standings confirmed, the stage is set for two highly anticipated semifinal clashes:
KSSSA 2024Â Rugby Semis
| Matchup | Time |
|---|---|
| Butula Boys (Pool A Winner) vs. Kitondo School (Pool B Runner-up) | 9:00 AM |
| All Saints Embu (Pool A Runner-up) vs. Lenana School (Pool B Winner) | 11:00 AM |
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Semifinal 1 (9:00 AM): Butula Boys (Pool A Winner) will face off against the surprising Kitondo School (Pool B Runner-up) in a battle for a spot in the final.
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Semifinal 2 (11:00 AM): Kisii School (Pool A Runner-up) will go head-to-head with Lenana School (Pool B Winner) in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
A Tense Wait for Friday:
The National Games have captured the hearts of fans with a series of unexpected twists and turns. With the semifinals set for tomorrow, anticipation is running high. Who will rise to the occasion and book their place in the championship match? Stay tuned to our blog for all the updates!
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