In a W-U16 Division 3: Phase finale matchup, Telstar Hesperange emerged victorious over Etzella Ettelbruck with a score of 65-55. The game, held at holleschb2/terrain 2, saw Telstar Hesperange overturn a previous loss to Etzella Ettelbruck earlier in the season. The game was tightly contested, with both teams exchanging leads throughout.
Telstar Hesperange started strong, leading the first quarter 17-12. However, Etzella Ettelbruck responded in the second quarter, outscoring Telstar 27-17 to take a halftime lead. The third quarter was a defensive battle, with both teams scoring only 4 points each, setting the stage for a decisive final quarter.
In the fourth quarter, Telstar Hesperange's Inès Sarah Kambire, a 13-year-old French player, took control, scoring consistently and helping her team to a 27-12 run. Kambire was instrumental, contributing a game-high 35 points. Her scoring spree included several instances of consecutive points, which proved crucial in securing the win for Telstar.
Etzella Ettelbruck's Lara Martins Da Silva, the team captain, led her side with 11 points, but it wasn't enough to counter Telstar's final push. Tyra Mersch Fonseca and Mariana Durodo Godwin Breda also made significant contributions for Etzella, scoring 2 and 13 points respectively.
Julia Clémence Engel, Telstar's captain, fouled out in the fourth quarter after accumulating five fouls, including an unsportmanlike foul. Despite this setback, Telstar maintained their momentum, showcasing their depth and resilience.
This victory places Telstar Hesperange second in the current classification, with a record of 5 wins and 1 loss, matching the top-ranked AB Contern B in terms of wins but trailing in overall points. Meanwhile, Etzella Ettelbruck remains in fourth place, with a record of 1 win and 4 losses.
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