{
  "id": 9041011,
  "title": "HFC crowned unbeaten Under-13 basketball champions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/hfc-crowned-unbeaten-under-13-basketball-champions",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T23:58:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/hfc-crowned-unbeaten-under-13-basketball-champions/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Holy Family Convent, located in Bambalapitiya, emerged victorious as the All-Island Under-13 Girls’ Division 'A' basketball champions in the 2026 tournament organized by the Sri Lanka Schools Basketball Association. Throughout the competition, the team displayed exceptional prowess, achieving an unprecedented unbeaten run from the preliminary round to the final, and conceding only a modest number of points throughout. Their journey commenced with a decisive 35-5 win over Mahamaya, followed by a 32-3 triumph over Kularathna Vidyalaya. Subsequently, they defeated St. Joseph’s Girls’ School, Nugegoda, with a scoreline of 33-5, before triumphing over Kularathna again by a margin of 37-9 in the semi-final. The final match, held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, presented a formidable challenge from Lyceum International School, Nugegoda. However, the girls from Bambalapitiya showcased their resilience and composure, securing a 28-18 victory and securing the All-Island title with their flawless record intact. In total, Holy Family Convent amassed 165 points over the course of five matches while only conceding 40 points, demonstrating their dominance throughout the tournament.",
  "summary": "Holy Family Convent, Bambalapitiya, were crowned All-Island Under-13 Girls’ Division ‘A’ basketball champions after completing an unbeaten run through the 2026 tournament organised by the Sri Lanka Schools Basketball Association. HFC were in commanding form throughout the competition, winning every game from the preliminary round to the final and conceding remarkably few points along the […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}