The island nation’s most anticipated hockey rivalry will take place at Police Park on Saturday (28th), with title holders Ladies’ College facing off against Bishop’s College for the 18th LC-BC Trophy. The Under-19 match is scheduled for 4:00 p.m., with the Under-17 match at 2:00 p.m.
Where will the Trophy travel this year? Boyd Place or Flower Road? Let’s take a look at some stats and trivia of this great rivalry.
Last year’s encounter was a memorable one, with the matches closely fought until the final moments. In the Under-17 game, Ladies’ College secured a hard-fought 1-0 win, while the Under-19 game ended in a thrilling scoreless draw. By virtue of winning the U-17 game and drawing the main 1st XI U-19 encounter, the LC’ites took the overall title home to Flower Road.
A key factor this time around is that both teams have retained the services of last year’s captains, Thimanya Ellepola (LC) and Anika Tennekoon (BC). Meanwhile, Ladies’ College leads the tally with 9 wins against Bishop’s College’s 6 wins.
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The LC-BC Shield was inaugurated in 2005, with Ladies’ College dominating the early years and Bishop’s College fighting back with gusto, delivering striking performances in recent years. The 2020 and 2021 encounters were missed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the 2021 encounter was played in 2022, with the Bishopians securing the victory.
The 2022 Under-19 encounter ended in a 0-0 draw, with Seneca Dissanayake leading the Ladies’ team and Bishop’s being led by Onaya Kulatunge.
2024 LC-BC Trophy Teams
Ladies’ College U19 – Amaani Imran (Capt.), Anya Abhayaratne (VC), Thimanya Ellepola, Pranali Britto(GK), Taliya de Fonseka, Chiara Niyarepole, Minelle de Fonseka, Deanne Rathnayake, Rachel Fernando, Raliya Jabir, Thisumi Karunathilake, Nulandi Kariyawasam, Danica Weeratunga, Kristen Benjamin, Devinya Weerakkody, Seraiah de Silva, Yenuli Ahangama, Sohanya de Mel, Raneka Pathirana, Katia de Silva(GK), Visthi Abeyrathna, Joanna Ilambarathy
Bishop’s College U19 – Nethra Shanker (Capt.), Maika Tennekoon (VC), Hannah Daniel, Aleena Fowzie, Ameesha Samarasinghe, Amna Ilyas, Anaanya Silva, Ashalee Pathirana, Ayra Wadood, Danaara Jayaweera, Dinara Kumar, Inakshi Bopearachchi, Krystal Kapugama(GK), Liniksha Baskaran, Nesara Wickramanayake, Ruhara Fernando, Sehasa de Silva, Shenuki de Soysa, Tessara Karunaratne, Anika Tennekoon, Bhagya Fernando, Esther Daniel, Sameeha Al Ayad, Theersha Perera, Vinaya Perera(GK)
The encounter, inaugurated in 2005, has consistently produced excellent camaraderie and friendly rivalry between the two schools, with plenty of on- and off-field glamour, enriching the sporting spirit.
Ladies’ College 2024 season
- 2nd Runners-up (cup) Blue and Gold hockey 7s
- 7 players selected to Colombo District team for schools nationals
- 1 player represented Sri Lanka in Singapore (SL team qualified for the Asia cup)
Bishop’s College 2024 season
- 3rd – Western Province (qualified for National Schools)
- Qualified for the quarterfinals of the All-Island Tourney
- 5 players represented the Colombo District
- 3 players represented Sri Lanka Schools
- Beat LC 1-0 in the Western Province Quarter Finals
LC-BC Hockey Shield – Past winners (Overall)
Year Winner
2005 Ladies’
2006 Ladies’
2007 Ladies’
2008 Ladies’
2009 Ladies’
2010 Joint champs
2011 Bishop’s
2012 Bishop’s
2013 Ladies’
2014 Joint champs
2015 Ladies’
2016 Bishop’s
2017 Bishop’s
2018 Ladies’
2019 Bishop’s
2020 Not played
2021 Bishop’s
2022 Joint champs
2023 Ladies’
Let’s take a look at last year’s special award winners.
2023-U-17 special awards
Best Defensive Player – Maika Tennekoon (BC)
Best Goalkeeper – Pranali Britto (LC) – won in 2022 as well
Best Offensive Player – Taliya De Fonseka (LC)
2023-U-19 (1st XI) special awards
Best Offensive Player – Maika Tennekoon (BC)
Best Defensive Player – Anika Tennekoon (BC)
Best Goalkeeper – Dehara Senaratne (LC) – won in 2022 as well
2022 special award winners: U-19
Best goalkeeper – Dehara Senaratne (LC)
Best defensive player – Dinethi Hapudeniya (LC )
Best offensive player – Onaya Kulathunga (BC)
Under-17:
Best goalkeeper – Pranali Brito (LC)
Best defensive player – Thimanya Ellepola (LC)
Best offensive player – Bhagya Fernando (BC)
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