Prisons shocks title holders as Post Bank sink Nairobi Water

The second leg in the Women’s Volleyball League saw exciting matches and results come through in different venues.

It was titanic especially between defending Champions KCB Volleyball Club and next-multiple Champions Kenya Prisons Volleyball Club.

Prisons, who are the 2021 National Champions, had to battle hard to win 3-0 (25-19/25-20/25-21) against the big hitting Bankers in what was a tense but fulfilling game. Most points on either side were won on the net with both hitters and blockers having to dig in as well.

The opening set seemed a bit straight forward but the subsequents were a real fight with both teams not willing to blink in what was a seesaw game.

KCB seemed more comfortable on attacking on the net and square most of the balls down the middle where their blockers did a good job. However, the variance and technique in play by the Prisons team ensured they had the game.

In other games, Kenya Pipeline recovered to beat rivals Kenya Army 3-0 (25-12/25-16/25-14) in what was an easy win.

Kenya Pipeline who are former Champions silenced their opponents with clinical finishing. The soldiers had difficulty in penetrating the areas of their opponents who applied a lot of discipline on court.

Meanwhile Post Bank also had their day against Nairobi water with a well deserved 3-0 (25-15/27-25/25-19).The Mail Bank ensured their approach to the game was not that casual and they also took their chances effectively.

The second set was a bit crazed with a real see-saw witnessed with a tie in regulation before Postbank broke the even score. It was an intense match with hard court play witnessed as both teams dug in.