Trinity College Basketball Concludes a Remarkable Season 

Write-up by Mast. Nimuthu Pathiraja (Web content team) 

Trinity College’s basketball teams have enjoyed a highly successful season, demonstrating outstanding skill, commitment, and determination. Both Junior (U-17) and Senior (U-20) teams excelled, making their mark in provincial and national competitions and reinforcing Trinity Basketball’s reputation as a powerhouse in Basketball 

Key Achievements 

1) U-20 Central Province Champions 

The U-17 and U-20 teams played very well, securing the title of Central Province Champions for the second consecutive year. Trinity’s basketball legacy as the central provinces finest continues to grow. The championship was held at St. Anthony’s Girls College Court from August 8th to 11th. 

U-17 Category Highlights: 

• Group Stage: Trinity College (TCK) defeated Azhar College 53-28. 
• Semi-Finals: TCK overpowered Sylvester College 59-7. 
• Finals: TCK narrowly triumphed over Kingswood College 64-61. 

Captain: Theesara Galagodawatta (awarded MVP) 

Vice-Captain: Kemitha Gunawardana 

U-20 Category Highlights: 

• Semi-Finals: TCK defeated Colombo International School Kandy 47-24. 
• Finals: TCK led Gateway College Kandy 24-2 before rain led to Gateway’s forfeit, securing the title for TCK. 

Captain: Aveesh Wanniarachchi 

Vice-Captain: Sasitha Heenagama 

MVP: Jassim Rizzvi 

2) Sir Eksith Peiris Memorial Trophy – Annual Encounter against St. Thomas’ College 

After a 7-year wait, Trinity clinched a significant victory over St. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, reclaiming the Sir Eksith Peiris Memorial Trophy. 

3) U-20 National School Games 

The U-20 team delivered an impressive performance at the National School Games, achieving third place—Trinity’s highest finish in 29 years 

Match Highlights: 

• Pre-Quarterfinals: TCK defeated Mahanaga College, Kegalle (56-12) 
• Quarterfinals: TCK overcame Mahinda College, Galle (40-30) 
• Semi-Finals: TCK narrowly lost to St. Joseph’s College (36-52) 
• Consolation Finals: TCK secured third place with a 64-56 victory over Royal College 

This accomplishment positions our basketball team as one of the finest teams in the country. 

We thank the Head Coach Mr. Susil Udukumbura, Master-in-Charge Mr. Dulanjaya Abeywickrama, as well as the parents of the players, whose support has been instrumental to the teams’ success. 

Congratulations to the Trinity Basketball team on this outstanding season. We look forward to many more victories in the coming years. 

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