Bens ‘Reds’ take Percy Perera Trophy
View(s):St. Benedict’s College ‘Red’ led by Naveen James Silva, lifted the glittering Percy Perera Memorial Trophy, when they scored a hard fought 44/38 win over Maris Stella College, Negombo in the final of the St. Benedict’s College, Kotahena, Sesquicentennial Celebrations 2015, Invitational Inter School U-13, Segment ‘A’ Basketball Tournament, concluded at the St. Benedict’s Basketball Courts.
In the segment ‘A’ final, the Bens got off to a sedate start and was led 4/5 at the end of the first quarter; but they got into their rhythm in the 2nd quarter and led 23/16 at half time; the 3rd quarter was evenly contested and the Bens were slightly ahead 25/23; Bens Skipper and play maker, Naveen James Silva (22 points) put his foot on the accelerator to take the Bens home to a six point win (44/38)
Special Awards: Most Deserving Player –7-year-old Kenol J. Fernandopulle from Maris Stella College; Best Shooter – Anuj A. Ganlath from St. Benedict’s College ‘Red’; Best Offensive Player – Nipun R. Fernando from Maris Stella College; Best Defensive Player – Asiru I Karavitage and Most Valuable Player – Naveen James Silva, both from St. Benedict’s College.
In the Segment ‘A’ Play-off for the 3rd Place, St. Anne’s College, Kurunegala beat Ananda College, Maradana 26/23 after leading 14/9 at half time. Segment ‘B’ Match results: In a all Bens Final for the 3rd place, Team ‘Yellow’ beat Team ‘Brown’, 16/6 after leading 10/0 at half time;
Final: Mahanama College beat St. Benedict’s College ‘Green’, 38/17 after holding a comfortable lead of 24/2 at half time.
Special Awards : Best Defence – Anchitha Akarshana from Mahanama; Best Offence – Onel Silva from St. Benedict’s College ‘Green’; Most Valuable Player – Chamara Gunatillake, the Captain from Mahanama College.
Minister Arjuna Ranatunga graced the finals as the Chief Guest and he along with Provincial Visitor, La Sallian Brothers, Rev. Bro Christy Croos, Director, St. Benedict’s College, Rev. Bro. Janaka Fonseka, Mr. and Mrs. Wasantha Jayalath (late Percy Perera’s Son-in-Law and Daughter) Cosmas Mahagama Perera, former National Captain and Coach and Lalith Madappuli, Chairman, SBC Cricket Wing, gave away the Awards.