Presbyterian Girls’ crowned U20 Schools’ Games champs in thriller

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Presbyterian Girls’ School, Dehiwala defeated favourites Holy Family Convent, Kurunegala 33-32 in a heart stopping encounter to be crowned 2017 All Island Schools’ Games U20 Netball champions at the Torrington Grounds.

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Just like last year, Holy Family Convent, Kurunegala were denied a hat-trick of championships as they missed out on the U20 title, after claiming both the U16 and U18 championships. In 2016, the age categories were U15, U17 & U19 and the HFC girls were able to claim both the U17 and U19 titles.

The U20 final was a repeat of the 2016 final where Holy Family Convent had a comfortable 31-23 win in Kurunegala but this time the girls from Dehiwala managed to turn the tables in Colombo.

The Familians were without one of their key players in S.S.Sathya, who is recovering from a bout of dengue fever while Presbyterian Girls’ had the services of Sri Lanka National Youth player, Rashmi Diwyanjalie Perera.

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In a back and forth encounter both sides swapped leads which at times got into a 4 or 5-point deficits. With a few minutes remaining the winners had a 4-points lead but a furious comeback from Holy Family Convent saw it evaporate. However, Presbyterian Girls’ held their nerve as Rashmi Diwyanjalie scored the winner in the final second to avenge last year’s loss.

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Presbyterian Girls’ defeated Sacred Heart Convent, Galle 36-18 in the semi-finals while Holy Family Convent defeated Visakha Vidyalaya 37-31 in the other semi-final.

Visakha Vidyalaya secured 3rd place with a dominant 41-22 win over Sacred Heart Convent. Rashmi Diwyanjalie Perera was named Player of the tournament.

Results

Pre-Quarter Finals

Presbyterian Girls’ School, Dehiwala W/O

Maliyadeva Girls’ School, Kurunegala 44-13 Ananda Maithri MMV

Hillwood College, Kandy 31-06 Hindu Girls’ School, Jaffna

Kudakusum Balika Vidyalaya 13-39 Sacred Heart Convent, Galle

Sri Siddhartha MMV, Eppawala W/O Visakha Vidyalaya

Mahamaya Girls’ School, Kandy W/O

Girls’ High School, Kandy W/O Ananda MV

Holy Family Convent, Kurunegala bt Kolonnawa Girls’ School

Quarter Finals

Presbyterian Girls’ School, Dehiwala 40-30 Maliyadeva Girls’ School, Kurunegala

Hillwood College, Kandy 33-42 Sacred Heart Convent, Galle

Visakha Vidyalaya 43-20 Mahamaya Girls’ School, Kandy

Girls’ High School, Kandy 25-38 Holy Family Convent, Kurunegala

Semi-Finals

Presbyterian Girls’ School, Dehiwala 36-18 Sacred Heart Convent, Galle

Visakha Vidyalaya 31-37 Holy Family Convent, Kurunegala

3rd Place

Sacred Heart Convent, Galle 22-41 Visakha Vidyalaya

Final

Presbyterian Girls’ School, Dehiwala 33-32 Holy Family Convent, Kurunegala