Prajapathi Balika under 19 netball queens in South

by Priyan de Silva - Matara Sports Cor.

Prajapathi Balika Vidyalaya, Ambalangoda retained the under 19 Southern Province Schools Netball Crown by defeating Sacred Heart Convent, Galle by 22 goals to 8 at the Uyanwatte Stadium, Matara on Thursday 8. Sangamiththa Balika Vidyalaya Galle defeated St. Mary's Convent, Matara to secure third spot.

Prajapathi BV receiving two 'walk-overs' defeated Sujatha Vidyalaya, Matara and Sangamiththa Balika Vidyalaya Galle to reach the final while Sacred Heart Convent defeated Ganegoda KV, Magedara MV and St. Mary's Convent Matara (26/15) to reach the final.

The Prajapathi Balika team led by H.D. Mansdira Charuni comprised of K.B. Achini Madhushika, M.W. Nikeshala Heshani, Gihani Kavindi, K.D. SupuniDilhara, D. Nimesha Divyanjali, P.H. Janani Ishmira and K.A. Yureshika Madhuwanthi. The team is coached by G. Nadika Dilrukshi while K. Dulmini Kahandawela and Pramila Mendis are the teachers in charge.

The Sacred Heart Convent team was led by Yahani Wathsala and comprised of Tharushi Rukshani, Nimasha Nuwangi, Uthpalan Sathsarani, Sachini Shehani, Isheda Chathiba and Chathuri Apsara. The Heartians are coached by Dhalia de Silva while Miranda Thalagahagoda and W.A.R. Wickremarachchi are the Teachers-in-charge.