Upon entering St Joseph’s Girls High School located in Kitale, within the Trans Nzoia County, one encounters a profound statement inscribed on a signboard: "Isaiah 60:17 – I will bring you gold instead of bronze." This phrase sets the stage for an institution firmly grounded in high standards. Further into the premises, within the administrative building, another inspiring quote states: “Educate a girl and she could become the nation's finest leader.” This motto continuously motivates the pupils, particularly as they prepare for the upcoming Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term One Games scheduled to occur over five days starting next week in Mombasa. Behind the foliage, bustling activities fill the campus; numerous squads undergo rigorous practice sessions. St Joseph’sGirlsHighSchool maintains a commendable equilibrium between academic pursuits and athletic endeavors. In 2023, the school achieved an average grade of 7.8 points, advancing further to secure 8.2 marks last year, thereby establishing themselves academically among top-tier institutions. The school secured qualification across four categories—hockey, basketball, handball, and rugby 15s—for the national championships following victorious performances during the recent Rift Valley Regional Tier-One Championships held recently. With forty-nine participants attending, they constitute the most substantial delegation heading towards Mombasa aiming for triumph in these specific domains. NationSport toured the facility prior to their journey southward where Mr.JohnLusaka, head coach responsible for athletics programs, credited their achievements primarily due to strict adherence, unwavering concentration, and relentless effort. He mentioned: "Our objective this season revolves around securing gold rather than settling merely for silver awards. Given today represents what many refer to as 'golden times,' we aspire achieving outstanding outcomes throughout every event participated." He noted additional efforts commenced promptly post-EastAfricaScholarsGamesheldinUganda earlier in the cycle providing them distinct advantages leading up to nationals. For instance, the hockey squad recaptured first place defeating NakuruSecondarywithanastonishingmarginofeighteen-to-zerogoalsrepeatingtheirpreviousyearssuccessfulrunatEASG.UndercaptainDoreenaAyioo,aFormFourstudent,shearticulatedtheteam'scurrentmentalitystated:"Whileacknowledgingothercompetitors'preparationsandpotentialthreatstoourposition,wewon'trelaxduringanyfixture.Westrivedtosustainlastyears'EASTAFRICACHAMPIONSHIPstatuswhiletargetingnationalcrownthisseason". StJosephhasbeenallocatedPool‘A’incompetitionalongsideCharles'Lwanga(KilifiCounty),Nyayohighschool(EasternProvince),Mwikisecondary(Nairobicounty). Regardinghandball,SJGHSeagerlyanticipatemakingstrongreturnaftermissingoutonthepodiumspotinthelastsucheventagainstMurundukosecondary(nearLakeNaivasha)sincetheyaimtoprogressfartherintothecompetitionandreclaimfirstplacewithintheirlatestdrawnsectionBopponentsthemselvesincludingKaribandThikagirls(Ziwaniarea,Kituicounty);Moiforceacademy(TanaRiverdistrict) Infive-a-sidebasketballsportsSJGSarealsoinvolvedinsamegroupwhichincludesMPesasecondary(CentralKenyaRegion);Assumbigirlscholarshipprogram(WesternprovinceborderlineTugenhilltribeareasaroundElgeyoMarakwetcounties),formerdefendingtitleholderButeresecondary(centralhighlandsregionnearTurkwelldamwatershed). Captain Hildasimiyuexpressedconfidenceaboutherteamsreadinessforthenationalshowcasecommentingthattheybeganearlytrainingregimenttoovercomethedeclinefromsecondplaceregionaltier-onelosertothefinalistsholdersNasochoolsinthesamesection.Sheunderscoreddesiretodevelopmoreplaystyles,tactics,gainspeedandskillhandlingthemobileobjectivesleadingupfinalroundmatches. CoachArnoldSitatisupportedbySimiyustatementhighlightingeffectivenessoftimescheduledtrainingsessionsamonghisathleteswhodeterminedtodemonstrategreatperformanceattournamentlevelcompetinghardsincebeginningpreparesoonpostEastAfrikacompetitions.Sittingnotedincludedadmonitionagainstdismissalorunderestimationoffuturerivalsdueimportancegivenpoolclassificationlabelled"death". Syndigate.info ).