Zack Okong'o received trophy |
Coach Nico, Captain Zack and teacher Nickson |
The Lang’ata District has crowned Malezi School as this
year’s district champions this weekend at the AMREF training facility and it
was memorable. The game was as intense as a world championship-boxing bout with
both teams going head to head for the title and the opportunity to represent
their district at the County level.
Sunshine Academy came out the gates with a full engine of
steam, going up quickly 04-00 against the favourites: Malezi High School. But
that was brought to a halt, when coach Nick, of the Malezi team, called a
time-out and substituted Eddy Amos, a freshman, in the game to facilitate the
Box & 1 defense to contain Sunshine’s Churchil Otieno (11).
With the treat contained the Malezi team took back the
momentum and erupted taking the lead. Going on a 13-point run the Malezi boys
ended the half 24-11, with rejuvenated confidence and focus.
The second half, as the fans would confer, was the ‘Malezi
Show’, with John Madol (7) taking command of the charge. The team rallied
behind their newfound leader, overcoming the loss of injured captain Zack
Okong’o, and finished the game in championship style.
Leading Scorers:
Lual Mathiang 19-points,
15-rebounds, 3-steals
Fred Odhiambo 16-points,
16-rebounds, 5-blocks
John Madol 10-points, 5-assissts, 5-rebounds,
6-steals
The medals, trophy and certificates were awarded to the best
team, Malezi High School, in the Lang’ata district and were honored to
represent the District in the County tournament.
All is well that ends well, but for the Malezi team it is
only the beginning.
LOVE THE GAME
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