HFC claims cager title for fourth consecutive year
View(s):Holy Family Convent (HFC) Bambalapitiya made history in school basketball by winning the Under-20 All-Island Schools Basketball Championship for four years in a row when they beat Good Shepherd Convent, Kotahena 59-49 at the HFC court in Bambalapitiya on Friday.
At halftime, Good Shepherd, led by Sonali Perera, was leading by 21-23, but HFC led by Kawya Riyal turned the game around in the second half. In the first quarter, HFC had a slender lead of 9-8, but they fell behind at halftime with a score of 23-21 in favour of Good Shepherd.
However, in the third quarter, HFC took the lead with a score of 41-34. Dihini Dharmadasa of HFC was named the Best Player of the Final and the Best Player of the Tournament, scoring an impressive 32 points in the final match. Binuthi Jayasinghe, also from HFC, was awarded the title of Best Defensive Player for her outstanding performance, contributing 10 points in the final. Sonali Perera, the captain of Good Shepherd, was recognised as the Best Offensive Player, scoring 14 points for the runners-up. HFC team is coached by Shane Daniel and Randima Sooriyarachchi.
Meanwhile St. Joseph’s Girls School, Nugegoda defeated Lyceum International School, Wattala with a score of 40-28, leading 18-12 at halftime to secure the third place. This victory secured the third-place position for St. Joseph’s.
Seated (from left): Roshan Randima Suriyaarachchi (Coach), Kawya Riyal (Captain), Imarshi Wevita (Sports Coordinator), Rev. Sr. Charitha Thandalge (Principal), Randima Jayasinghe (Teacher in-Charge), Kishuri Reiss (Vice Captain) and Shane Daniel (Coach) Standing (from left): Sinali de Vaas Gunasekara, Senuthmi Fernando, Amaya Henry, Minali Silva, Binuthi Jayasinghe, Tiara de Silva, Misheni Perera, Sachika Abeypala, Dihini Dharmadasa, Venessa Fernando, Minulie Dabarera, Melissa Nanayakkara