Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Visakha Vidyalaya underlined their dominance in schoolgirls' water polo when they defeated traditional rivals Ladies' College by 16-9 to retain the Edussuriya Challenge Trophy in the 20th annual LC-VV encounter at the Sugathadasa Aquatic Complex.

The match started on even terms with both sides fighting hard. At half time the scores were tied at 6-all, showing the strength of Ladies' College defence and their quick counter-attacks. But the second half turned into a Visakha show as they stormed ahead with sharp attacking play and clever teamwork.

Rohansa Vidayarathne was the star of the evening, firing in four goals to put Visakha on the front foot. Poojani Wijesinghe and Vinudi Kankanamge added three goals each, wh...