In the M-U18 Division 2: Phase finale, Sparta Bertrange hosted Telstar Hesperange at the Atert/Central location. Telstar Hesperange emerged victorious with a 78-68 win, marking their second consecutive victory over Sparta Bertrange this season. The game was characterized by a strong start from Telstar, who led 20-13 after the first quarter. Sparta managed to narrow the gap in the second quarter, trailing by just three points at halftime, 38-35.
Telstar's Samuel Rehak was instrumental, scoring 23 points, including a crucial three-pointer in the third quarter that helped extend Telstar's lead. Jules Cochet also contributed significantly with 18 points, showcasing his scoring ability throughout the game. For Sparta, Théo Mc Leod was the standout performer, scoring 24 points and keeping his team competitive, especially in the second and third quarters.
The third quarter saw Telstar pulling away with a 25-19 advantage, thanks to consistent scoring from Rehak and Cochet. Sparta's attempts to close the gap were hindered by key fouls, including a technical foul on Mc Leod. Despite Sparta's efforts, Telstar maintained their lead in the final quarter, with Raffaele Santi adding important points to secure the win.
Sparta's Kohsuke-Julien Boisclair, standing at 1.77 meters, also made notable contributions with 11 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Telstar's balanced attack. Telstar's victory moved them up to second place in the classification, while Sparta remained in sixth place, struggling with a series of losses.
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