Koyonzo, Santa Maria reign supreme at 2025 scrummage Katch 7s

Koyonzo High School and Santa Maria Secondary stamped their authority at the 2025 Scrummage Katch 7s, clinching the boys’ and girls’ titles, respectively, during the second edition of the tournament staged at the ASK Showgrounds in Kakamega.

In the boys’ final, Koyonzo displayed tactical brilliance to edge out Kabras U19 with a 10-0 victory on a rain-soaked pitch. Rodgers Alukwe broke the deadlock in the opening half, finishing off a slick move off a scrum on the right wing. Beckham Wangila then put the result beyond doubt in the second half, cutting through the defense after a structured play to seal the win.

Their road to the title was nothing short of dramatic. In the quarterfinals, Koyonzo edged past Kakamega School 10-5 in sudden death after staging a comeback to force extra time. The semifinals also saw a nail-biting contest, with St. Anthony’s Kitale needing sudden death to eliminate Menengai High 15-10 after a 10-all draw in regulation time.

Elsewhere, Butere Boys, who had been flawless on Day One, were stopped in their tracks in the quarters after a 14-0 defeat to St. Anthony’s.

1.Koyonzo

2 Kabras Academy

3 St. Anthony’s Kitale

4.Kitale Day

5.Butere Boys

6.Menengai High

7.Kakamega B

8.Otieno Oyoo B

9.Koyonzo A

10.Chavakali

11. Kakamega A

12. Gamalenga

13. Otieno Oyoo A

14. Banja

15.Ikonyero

16.Idavaga

Santa Maria Shine in Girls Category

In the girls' competition, which adopted a round-robin format, Santa Maria Secondary School from Elgeyo Marakwet emerged unbeaten to lift the title. Their flair, speed, and composure on the ball earned them top honors, underlining their dominance throughout the tournament.

Idavaga Girls finished second overall, while Bishop Sulumeti, Chakol, and Fesbeth Girls rounded off the top five.

1.Santa Maria

2.Idavaga

3.Bishop Sulumeti

4.Chakol

5.Fesbeth

Speaking to Citizen Digital, Tournament Assistant Director Shirley Anindo lauded the teams for their sportsmanship and growing standards.

“We are proud of the competitive spirit and discipline shown by all teams. The growth of the tournament in just its second edition is a clear indication of the passion for rugby at the grassroots level,” Anindo said.

The Scrummage Katch 7s continues to cement its place as a key talent incubator, offering a platform for rising stars and fostering regional rivalry in Kenya’s rugby sevens circuit.