"Patience is a virtue. I am glad the girls never gave up in the match despite the pull and push from Butere, who have talented players. This win is big for us because we will not only be going to Uganda but proceeding as champions. We give thanks to God," said St Joseph Girls coach Patrice Kisaka.
In the boy's final, a last gasp two-pointer at the buzzer sent the Rift Valley fans wild on the court when St Joseph Boys stunned defending champions 16-14 in the final play of the game.
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Tied at 14-14, St Joseph Boys needed a basket to win the game with four seconds left on the clock, a basket they got when a shot beyond the three-point arc went as the Rift Valley heavyweights dethroned Onjiko.
St Joseph's Boys Kitale basketball team in action against Onjiko Secondary school players during their match at Kisii School. [Sammy Omingo, Standard]
Kamusinga saw off Sawagongo 20-17 in the third place playoffs to book their ticket to Mbale.
In the girl's category, Butere Girls and Nasokol will join St Joseph Girls in Uganda. Nasokol finished third after seeing off Raila Education Center 10-6.
In rugby, St Mary's School Yala, Kisii School, Vihiga High School and Friends School Bwake are all through to the East Africa games.
This is after all four qualified for the semis with four teams guaranteed a spot in Uganda.
At the same time, St Joseph Girls Kitale, Kinale, Nyagichenche and St Teresas have also qualified for East Africa finals.
KSSSA National Games
Basketball 3x3
Girls
Champions-St Joseph Girls Kitale
St Joseph Girls 13-12 Butere Girls
MVP-Joy Nyayual (St Joseph)
Qualified to Est Africa-St Joseph, Butere and Nasokol
Boys
Champions-St Joseph Boys Kitale
St Joseph Boys 16-14 Onjiko High School
Qualified to East Africa-St Joseph, Onjiko and FS Kamusinga
Joy Nyayual of St Joseph Girls Kitale basketball team.[KSSSA Media]