Hail the new KSSSA Girls’ Basketball Champs; Butere Girls.

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Hail the new KSSSA Girls’ Basketball Champs; Butere Girls.

Situated in Kakamega County, Butere Sub-County and in Marama Central Location, Butere Girls High School boasts a population of 3,060 students.

Under the Stewardship of Chief Principal Jennifer Damaris Omondi alias ‘JD’ the school is not only an academic champ but a sports power house too.

Butere Girls are the reigning KSSSA Girls’ Basketball Champion after dethroning long time champs; Kaya Tiwi. The journey to their current success hasn’t been smooth, though. Their maiden appearance at the National stage was in 2018, at Kangaru School in Embu. That year, they were able to clinch a silver medal.

The following year, 2019, was a tough one. After grappling the ticket to the National KSSSA Games, their jubilation quicly turned into anguish following a disqualification; for a technicality.

Resilience and hard work has seen them rise under the superintendence of Coach Chrispine Odeke who is assisted by Coach Sly and Mr. Omondi. This has seen them bag 3 Regional Titles.

The team also features in the Kenya Basketball Federation, KBF, Women Division 1 league. This year, they clinched position 4; behind Zetech University, USIU and Strathmore University.

Reasons behind success

Among other driving forces, here are some of the reasons behind their success: Strong support from the Chief Principal, Patience, Discipline and hard work, Dedication and Resilience especially from past experiences at the Regional level, playing in the KBF League against Universities and Clubs and above all God, Almighty.

Future plans

“We intend to create a team that no any school will want to compete against.” Says Coach Odeke.

They will also continue playing in the KBF league, nurture more talents and win the FEASSA title for the country.

Coach Odeke is a man full of praises to the Chief Principal, the players who lifted the trophy, Coach Sly and Mr. Omondi and all the coaching staff that helped the school win the KSSSA trophy.

“We appreciate the support from our cheering squad, the band, the Media, KSSSA, Western Region Secondary Schools Sports Association (WRSSSA) and prayers from other students, Parents Association (PA) and Chaperons: Madam Sophy & Grace Onyancha.” Adds Coach Odeke.

KSSSA congratulates and wishes you all the best at the East Africa (FEASSSA) school games.