St. Joseph’s Girls unbeaten

Anuradha ABEYSEKERA

St. Joseph’s Girls School, Nugegoda comfortably beat Good Shepherd Convent, Kotahena (81-26) at their home courts to climb to the top of group ‘A’ in the under-19 ‘A’ division girls’ basketball championship yesterday. They were unbeaten, having defeated all remaining five teams in group ‘A’.

Eventhough losers opened the account with a three point St. Joseph girls were quick to gain control with back to back points. The tough defense of the home team never allowed the visitors to put up any resistance, where Shepherdians struggled to advance the ball into the front court.

After posting a 12 point lead in the first quarter (21-09), winners increased the gap to 20 points at half time (38-18). They tightened their defense in the third quarter and Shepherdians only scored a solitary three point while the home team added 23 more points (61-21). St. Joseph girls continued with the same fashion in the final quarter and won the match with a huge 55 point margin (81-26).

St. Joseph captain Sanduni Udeshika and Imesha Thathsarani scored 23 points each while Bilali Senevirathne added 12 points. Ishika Alles (12 points), Chathuri Liyanage and Udari Ruax (three points each) were the top contributors for the losers.

Group ‘B’ matches will continue today from 3.30 p.m. at the St. Lawrence Convent, Wellawatta.