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S.Thomas', Ladies drown the rest
By Mahangu Weerasinghe
Water Polo behemoths S. Thomas' College set Colombo waters afire yesterday when they pulled off twin wins against archrivals Royal College at the 14th All Island Inter-School Water-Polo Tournament.

The Thomian U-19 team, led by Lasitha Perera, went in to the game unbeaten. Having lashed Royal 3 to 1 in a previous league match, the Mount Lavinia boys were expected to record an easy win. This match however proved to be more of a contest, with Royal managing to score two goals off Supun Kulathilaka and Damitha Roziro.

The Thomian forwards however were not to be outdone with Right Bar Lasitha Perera and Center Forward Dilan Perera both making breakthroughs. Dilan Perera in particular performed well, scoring goals in both the first and last quarters. Another Thomian who proved his worth was goalie Zafar Zeinudeen, who did well to rob Royal of a penalty. Thanura Abeywardena tutored the seniors.

The Thomian U-15 team proved to be cut from the same hide as their seniors when they trounced their Royal counterparts 4 - 0 in the Junior Game. Manjitha Thamangegama and Dharitha De Silva scored two goals each. Lakshitha Kosgodage coached the side.

Both teams will go in to October looking to make impressions at the Annual R.L Hayman Encounter which will be held on the 21st and 29th of the month. Defending champions Ladies College, led by Thanuja Fernando secured the Girls U-19 title by beating rivals Visakha Vidyalya 3 - 2 in a thrilling finale. Isuri Beneregama, Madushi Selvakumar and Nishanthi Piyasena shone by scoring for their school and helping further cement the aquatic supremacy of their Alma Mater.

The Sri Lanka Schools' Aquatic Sports Association in conjunction with the Ministry of Education organized the Tournament.

Results -
Winners Boys U-19, S. Thomas College - Lasitha Perera (Captain), Dilshan Fernando (Vice Captain), Dakshitha Thamanegama (Secretary), Zafar Zeinudeen, Dilan Perera, Rajitha Yasaratne, Shiven Wijeratnman, Janidhu Gunawardena, Tharindu Kulasinghe, Rusiru Ranaraja.

Winners Girls U-19, Ladies College - Thanuja Fernando (Captain), Madushi Selvakumar (Vice Captain), Nishanthi Piyasena, Menekha Mendis, Isuri Beneregama, Nirusha Samarasekara, Ridhmi Beneregama.

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