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College Annual Sports Meet on Saturday 13th February

The Annual Inter House Athletic Meet of St. Benedict�s College will be held on Saturday 13th February at the Sugathadasa Stadium commencing at 1.00 p.m. Distinguished Old Benedictine Saman Upasena, Managing Director K.D.U. Group of Companies will be the Chief Guest. Old Ben Saman Upasena was a top sportsman produced by St. Benedict�s College. Having captained the College Under 19 Basketball team in 1985, he went onto represent the Sri Lanka Schools Basketball Team in the same year. Saman also played Cricket and captained the college 2nd XI team in 1984. He was a prominent Athlete and won many trophies at the college sports meet too.

St. Benedict�s College have shown tremendous improvement in Athletics and have produced many champion athletes during the recent past. They are one of the leading schools in Athletics in the country today having won many championships and establishing many outstanding National School records. An exciting and entertaining day of Athletics is assured when the young Benedictines take to the Track and Field on Saturday

Rev. Bro. Granville Perera, Director, the person behind the success of Bens Athletics in the recent past together with the school management invite all Old Benedictines and well wishes to grace the occasion and witness a very high standard of Athletics by the young Benedictines at the Annual Sports Meet.

Posted by Ravi Irugalbandara on February 08 2010 22:57:42 � 0 Comments � 1 Reads

Death of Old Ben Anthony (Anto) Arnolda

We are sad to record the death of Old Ben Anthony (Anto) Arnolda on 5th Feb under tragic circumstances. Old Ben Anto's remians will be at A.F. Raymond's Funeral Parlour and the funeral will be held today 8th Feb at R.C. Section General Cemetery Kanatte at 4.30 p.m.

May He rest in Peace Amen

Posted by Ravi Irugalbandara on February 07 2010 23:28:59 � 0 Comments � 2 Reads

Superb rearguard action sees Bens gain bonus points

Though conceeding first innings points, Benedictines fought back superbly to bundle out the formidable Josephian batting line up in the second innings to gain more bonus points in their traditional first XI Cricket encounter played for the Mack-Croner Trophy at Kotahena yesterday.

Continuing from 103 for the 5 wickets in reply to Joes first innings score of 300, Bens were all out for 265 runs thanks to a superb 126 run 7th wicket partnership between Sandun Sampath and Dinushan Wanigasuriya who scored 71 and 77 runs respectively. Conceeding a 35 run first innings lead, Bens spinner Dilshan Perera recorded his best figures in an inning and perhaps in the series when he bagged 7 wickets for 25 runs to run through the Joes batting and bundle them out for 135 runs in the last over of the day. Dilshan was well supported by spinner Eranga Ratnayake who took the other 3 wickets for 36 runs.

Soon after the match the Mack-Croner trophy was presented to the two skippers Nisal Fonseka, Benedictine Captain and Dinal Dhambarage of St. Joseph's by the two daughters of late Old Joe Trevor Croner who flew back all the way from Sydney, Australia and Mrs. Suzette Mack wife of late Old Ben Malcolm Mack. Special awards were also presented to the following.

Best Batsman : Dinushan Wanigasuriya - SBC
Best Bowler : Dilshan Perera - SBC
Man of the Match : Rosco Thatil - SJC

Posted by Ravi Irugalbandara on February 06 2010 21:57:59 � 0 Comments � 5 Reads

Wayward bowling help Joes to take upper hand

St. Joseph's College took the upper hand on day one of the inaugural Mack-Croner Trophy inter school first XI cricket encounter due to some wayward bowling and poor fielding by the Benedictines at Kotahena today (5th Feb). After winning the toss Joes elected to have a bat first in a superb batting wicket which saw them scoring a commanding 300 runs for the loss of 8 wickets before they declared. Only spinner Eranga Ratnayake manage to keep the free scoring Joes under check to capture 4 wickets.

In reply Benedictines also entertained the crowd with some cavalier type batting to end the day at 103 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. Skipper Nisal Fonseka 22 and Rukshan Weerasinghe 18 led the fight back with some superb strokeplay. Middle order bat Sandun Sampath also batted elegantly to remain unbeaten on 19.

The match will commence tomorrow at 10 am.

Posted by Ravi Irugalbandara on February 05 2010 10:08:41 � 0 Comments � 2 Reads

Bens Joes clash for Mack-Croner Trophy

The annually much looked forward to indter school first XI cricket encounter between traditional rivals St. Benedict's College and St. Joseph's College will be played today and tomorrow (5th & 6th Feb) at Kotahena with play starting at 10 a.m. on each day.

Beginning this year the match will be played for the 'Mack-Croner Challenge Trpohy' presented by the past cricketers of both schools in memory of Old Benedictine Malcolm Mack and Old Joe Trevor Croner, two outstanding crickets who captained their respective schools in 1976.

Being the host team for this year, the organizing committee of St. Benedict�s College has made elaborate arrangements to conduct this eagerly awaited match in a fitting manner. Apart from the main award, many other individual awards will be on offer for players of both teams.

Soon after the match and the awards presentation, a social for the past players and well wishers will be held on Saturday 6th Feb at the Old Benedictines� Sports Club from 6.30 p.m. onwards. The officials of both schools request the presence of all past players and well wishers to attend this grand event. Tickets are priced at Rs. 1,000/- per head inclusive of dinner and could be obtained from Old Benedictines� Sports Club and any member of the organizing committee.

This year St. Benedict�s College will be led by Nisal Fonseka and the Josephians will be led by Dinal Dhambarage. Both teams have done remarkably well this season so far and you can be assured of yet another exciting and a thrilling encounter as always when the two leading saints schools in Colombo meet.

Posted by Ravi Irugalbandara on February 04 2010 22:45:59 � 0 Comments � 2 Reads

Residential workshop conducted for the new Board of Prefects

A residential motivational cum leadership workshop was held for the newly appointed Board of Prefects yesterday and today (30/31 Jan). The special programme organised by the Past Prefects' Union and funded by the Development fund was conducted to motivate and improve the overall performance of each member of the Board of Prefects.

Several leading personal from the corporate training sector and motivators such as Mr. Dhammika Kalapuge, Rev. Bro. Loyola, Rev. Fr. Lakmin Prasanga conducted sessions during the programme with the highlight being the camp fire that was held last evening.

Posted by Ravi Irugalbandara on January 31 2010 10:49:38 � 0 Comments � 5 Reads

Sebs fight back to force adraw against Bens

St. Sebastian's College Moratuwa fought back to force a draw against St. Benedict's College in the first XI first term inter school cricket encounter which concluded yesterday (30 Jan) at Kotahena. However Bens earned their 5th consecutive first innings win for the season when they bundled out the Sebs for 96 runs in their first innings. Bens who enforced the follow on could not repeat the excellent bowling performance in the second innings with the Sebastianite batsmen batting superbly to finish at 232 for the loss of 4 wickets when stumps were drawn. Dilan Angelo was the pick of the bowlers Bens capturing 2 wickets for 35 runs.

Posted by Ravi Irugalbandara on January 31 2010 10:40:06 � 0 Comments � 4 Reads

Bens on top against Sebs on day 1

St. Benedict's College did extremly well to be in a commanding position on day 1 in their first XI cricket encounter against St. Sebastian's College Moratuwa at Kotahena today (29th Jan). Batting first Bens managed to score 264 runs thanks largely due to the effort of the lower order batsmen and skipper Nisal Fonseka who produced another superb half century before he got out for 56 runs. Bens who were 144 for 7 at one stage recovered superbly due to some excellent batting by Rukshan Weerasinghe 49, Dilan Angelo 42 and Shannon Patterson who scored 31 to push the Bens score to a healthy 264.

The normally high scoring Sebastianites then found runs hard to come by due to some excellent bowling by pacemen Dinushan Wanigasuriya, Eranga Ratnayake and spinner Dilshan Perera who took 3 wickets each to reduce the Sebs to 84 runs for the loss of 9 wickets at close of play on day one.

Bens will begin day two confidently looking for their first outright victory for the season tomorrow (30th Jan) Jan at 10 am

Posted by Ravi Irugalbandara on January 29 2010 11:19:03 � 0 Comments � 4 Reads

BREAKING NEWS - Bens crowned Soccer Champs

In one of the most entertaining soccer matches witnessed in the recent past, St. Benedict's College crowned themselves with glory when they overcame stiff resistance from Zahira College Colombo to beat them 1 nil and win the Hameed-al-Hussenie Invitation All Island under 19 Schools Soccer Champions to carry away the glittering 'BEST-DEAL' Trophy in front of a massive crowd at Sugathadasa Stadium today (24th Jan).

The crowd present at the match were treated to a special brand of soccer by both teams as they played fast attacking soccer and thrilled spectators who came in numbers to cheer their respective teams. The scores stood nil all at the half time and Bens managed to find the net mid way in the second half through Asela Tharanga.

It was once again the diminutive Goal Keeper Rumesh Shalinda who stood out with some spectacular saves. He was awarded the Best Goal-Keeper of the Tournament award for his outstanding work between the posts. Dynamic Defender Buddhika Sandaruwan once again played his heart out for Bens and deservingly carried away the Man of the Finals Award.

We congratulate the members of the Champion Team and Management for this fine achievement. We would also like to thank Bro. Granville Perera Director for his commitment and encouragement, trainers Sharman Caldera and Donald Fernando for fine tuning the boys, MIC Mr. Leonard Hapuarachchi, Old Ben Emil Kronamberg, coordinator for soccer from OBU and all others who inspired the team for this great success.

Keep it up Bens. We are really proud of You

Posted by Ravi Irugalbandara on January 24 2010 12:33:37 � 0 Comments � 7 Reads

Bens Runner-Up

St. Benedict's College had to be satisfied with the runner-up trophy at the Colombo Schools under 19 Hockey tournament when they narrowly lost to Ananda College by one goal to nil at Royal College Grounds today (24th Jan).

Bens dominated play in the first half and had many scoring opportunities. Anandians on the other hand defended well and scored midway in the first half through a penalty corner. Bens tried their best to penetrate the Ananda defense during the second half but failed to find the equaliser, thus giving Ananda a victory and the Colombo Schools Championship.

For Bens skipper Ashan Alles and D Surendran had an outstanding game.

Posted by Ravi Irugalbandara on January 24 2010 12:16:16 � 0 Comments � 7 Reads

Bens score another first innings win

St. Benedict's College recorded their 4th successive first innings win in the ongoing first term first XI cricket season when they came on top against Thurstan College yesterday (23rd Jan). Batting first on a perfect batting wicket at Kotahena, Bens piled up 268 runs in the first innings with left hand batsman Rukshan Weerasinghe making a superb 89. He was well supported by Eranga Rathnayake 60, Shannon Patterson 41 and Nisal Fonseka who scored 32. In reply Thurstan were all out for 236 runs with Dilshan Perera capturing 3 wickets. Dinushan Wanigasuriya, Dilan Angelo and Eranga Rathnayake also grabbed 2 wickets each to ensure another first innings win for the Bens.

In their second innings Bens treated the crowd to some cavalier cricket to finish at 165 runs for the loss of just 1 wicket. Skipper Nisal Fonseka was at his best and blasted a quick 94. Left hander Waruna Fernando was once again among the runs and was unbeaten on 66 when stumps were drawn.

Posted by Ravi Irugalbandara on January 24 2010 12:05:14 � 0 Comments � 6 Reads

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