Can Laiser Hill break their trophy famine, a streak lasting twelve years, and reclaim former glory?
Laiser Hill Academy, a renowned basketball powerhouse in East Africa, is set to compete in the upcoming Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) games in Kakamega, Kenya. The school, which last won the regional title in 2012, is hoping to reclaim the trophy they have not held for over a decade.
Laiser Hill will be competing in Group A alongside Lukenya Boys High School, defending champions Amus College, Seeta High School from Uganda, I.T.S Kigali from Rwanda, and Tanzania's Lumala Secondary School. The school's best performance since their 2012 victory came in the 2024 FEASSSA games held in Mbale, Uganda, where they finished as runners-up after a close final loss to Amus College by a score of 54-51.
Coach Anthony Kirimi and team captain Dynokem Ochieng have expressed confidence in their team's chances of reclaiming the title. Ochieng emphasized the importance of respecting all opponents, as they worked hard to qualify for the games. Kirimi, on the other hand, highlighted the importance of starting well and maintaining consistency throughout the competition.
Laiser Hill's journey in the 2025 FEASSSA games began with a strong performance in the group stages, including a recent 57-45 victory over Lukenya Boys High School. This victory marked an unbeaten run for the school so far in the competition.
The school's historical performance in the East Africa basketball championships is impressive, with seven FEASSSA titles to their name. Their last win came in 2012 in Bujumbura, Burundi. However, since then, they have faced near misses and strong competition, especially from Ugandan schools like Amus College.
Kenyan teams, including Laiser Hill Academy, Dr Aggrey, and Dagoretti High School, are hoping to win back the East Africa boys basketball title, which has been dominated by Ugandan teams for several years. The last Kenyan side to win the boys basketball trophy was Upper Hill in 2013 in Lira, Uganda.
Lukenya Boys High School will be making their first appearance in the FEASSSA games, adding an exciting element to the competition. The teams are battling it out for the East Africa boys basketball title, with the games set to take place from August 14-23 in Kakamega.
This news article provides an overview of Laiser Hill Academy's trajectory and recent performances at the East Africa basketball championships. The school's aim to end their decade-long trophy drought promises an exciting competition in the upcoming FEASSSA games.
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