HFC claim double cager titles
View(s):Holy Family Convent, Bambalapitiya won both the Under-20 and Under-17 basketball titles of the Western Province School Games. In both finals HFC cagers displayed their dominance, winning both titles with healthy margins.
In the Under-20 finals, HFC met Good Shepherd Convent, Kotahena and overcame them by 70-50, after holding to a slender 30-25 lead at halftime. Dihini Dharmadasa (22) was outstanding with her contribution to the team’s win while Tiara de Silva (16) and Kishuri Reiss (12) too played pivotal roles towards HFC’s win.
HFC met St. Joseph’s Girls School, Nugegoda in the Under-17 finals and won 43-23, after leading 27-17 at halftime. Binuthi Jayasinghe (13), Misheni Perera (12), Venessa Fernando (5) and Amaya Henry (5) were the leading scorers for the winners.
The HFC U-17 team
Seated (from left): Shane Daniel (Coach), Amaya Hendry (Vice Captain), Imashi Welivita (Sports Coordinator), Rev. Sis. Charitha Thandalge (Principal), Randima Jayasinghe (Teacher in-Charge), Vaneesha Fernando (Captain), Roshan Randima (Coach), Standing (from left): Liyensa de Silva, Dasie Cruze, Anuki Abeyapala, Menali Silva, Misheni Perera, Dulansha Fernando, Minulie Dabarera, Danuji Fernando, Melissa Nanayakara Absent: Binuthi Jayasinghe, Gimhani Rodrigo