Girls' volleyball national defending champions Kwanthanze Secondary School responded emphatically to their opening-day defeat by recording a convincing straight-sets victory on the second day of the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term Two Games at the M-Pesa Foundation Academy in Thika.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAfter suffering a surprise 3-1 loss to Western Region champions St. Martha's Mwitoti on Sunday, the Eastern Region giants rediscovered their championship form, brushing aside Central Region champions Kahuro Girls 25-13, 25-16 and 25-16 to keep their hopes of reaching the semifinals firmly alive.The result sets up a decisive final group match against Wajir Girls, with Kwanthanze now back in contention after recovering from an uncharacteristic opening-day setback.KSSSA: Archbishop Njenga seal East Africa ticket after 8-0 rout as Raila Educational Centre run riotMwitoti, meanwhile, proved that their victory over the defending champions was no fluke. The Western Region champions produced another dominant display, comfortably defeating Wajir Girls in straight sets. The Western Region champions conceded just 34 points across the three sets, winning 25-7, 25-10 and 25-17 to register their second consecutive victory and move to the brink of a semifinal place.Pool B continued to be dominated by Rift Valley champions Kesogon Secondary School, who maintained their flawless start with another commanding 3-0 victory.##NAJAVA_MECA_9872928##Having defeated Aluor Girls on the opening day, Kesogon overpowered Nairobi champions Soweto Academy 25-12, 25-19 and 25-19 to remain unbeaten without dropping a set. The 2023 national champions have now strengthened their credentials as one of the leading contenders for this year's title as they seek to reclaim the crown from rivals Kwanthanze.Nyanza representatives Aluor Girls also revived their campaign after losing to Kesogon on Sunday. They swept aside Coast Region champions Mwanambeyu Girls 25-15, 25-17 and 25-17 to earn their first victory of the tournament and keep their semifinal ambitions alive heading into the final round of preliminary matches.KSSSA: Ruthless Green Commandos outclass Tumaini to storm into semi finalsBoys' VolleyballIn the boys' competition, Western Region champions Chesamisi Boys continued their impressive run with a second successive straight-sets victory.After defeating former national champions Ruthimitu Mixed School on the opening day, Chesamisi outclassed Coast Region champions Moi Forces Academy 25-15, 25-17 and 25-11. The comprehensive win puts the Western champions in a strong position to qualify for the semifinals ahead of their final pool match against Matiliku Secondary School.##NAJAVA_MECA_9872935##Eastern Region champions Matiliku also maintained their perfect record after overcoming Ruthimitu Mixed School in straight sets.Having survived a five-set thriller against Moi Forces Academy on the opening day, Matiliku produced a more controlled performance to defeat Ruthimitu 25-23, 25-23 and 25-21. The victory leaves Matiliku and Chesamisi level at the top of Pool B, with their final preliminary encounter expected to determine the group winners.KSSSA: St Mary's Yala out to repay Michael Olunga's faith with historic national titleNetballThe day's netball action produced another series of emphatic performances.Rift Valley champions Andersen Secondary School maintained their unbeaten start after overpowering Nyanza representatives Asumbi Girls 86-14. Andersen were later involved in the day's closest contest, edging Western Region champions Bukokholo Girls 44-43 in a thrilling encounter between two title contenders.##NAJAVA_MECA_9872961##In Pool B, Coast champions Kaya Tiwi defeated Central Region champions Kinale 48-24 to continue their impressive campaign, while Nairobi representatives Raila Educational Centre bounced back in spectacular fashion, overwhelming North Eastern champions DM Amin 120-11 in one of the tournament's biggest victories.With one round of preliminary matches remaining, the race for semifinal places is intensifying across all competitions.In girls' volleyball, Mwitoti and Kesogon are well placed to secure knockout spots after maintaining perfect records, while Kwanthanze have kept their title defence alive with a timely response to their opening-day defeat.KSSSA: Inside Kirangari fly-half’s plan to use rugby to rescue mother from restaurant workThe boys' competition is equally poised, with Chesamisi and Matiliku emerging as the early pace-setters after extending their unbeaten runs, setting up a decisive final day of pool action at the M-Pesa Foundation Academy.