Gateway College Colombo won the crunch points with composure, to beat Ave Maria, Negombo 53-41 in the All-Island Under 19 B Division Girls Finals at the Ave Maria courts in Negombo. It was a thrilling final where Ave Maria led at half time 33-32.
At the Semis, Gateway beat Asian International School and Ave Maria beat Colombo International School, Colombo. The tournament was conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Basketball Association and organized by Ave Maria Convent Negombo.
Gateway was unbeaten throughout beating Girls High School Kandy 56-30 at the Quarter Finals. In the preliminary round Gateway beat Bishop’s College 50-11 and Maliyadeva Girls School, Kurunegala 59-4.
At the Finals, Lihini Perera was the star and was named the Most Valuable Player while Gateway’s Captain Sandali Weerasinghe was named the best offensive player
Front Row – L to R: Tharindu Fernando (Head Coach), Judith Fernando (Vice Captain), Mrs. Rohini Alles (Managing Director), Sandali Weerasinghe (Captain), Mr. Dervin Perera (Head of Sports), Mr. Fawzan (Teacher in charge)
Back Row – L to R: Kalani De Silva, Hirushi De Soysa, Nethma Arsakulasuriya, Shazrina Rizvi, Lihini Perera, Pasini Withanage, Shanilie Ranatunga, and Shenuka Wakkumbura.
