In a tightly contested match in the M-U18 Division 2: Phase finale, BC Mess edged out Gréngewald Hueschtert with a final score of 74-72. The game was played at Mondercange and saw BC Mess maintain their top position in the classification, while Gréngewald Hueschtert remains in fourth place.
BC Mess took an early lead, finishing the first quarter 40-33. Leis Sabotic was instrumental for BC Mess, scoring consistently throughout the game and finishing with 28 points. Pedrito Kemevuako also made a significant contribution with 21 points, including a crucial three-pointer in the final minutes.
For Gréngewald Hueschtert, Luca Pividor and Mika Demuth were standout performers. Pividor, a 17-year-old guard/forward, scored 18 points, including multiple three-pointers that kept his team in contention. Demuth, the team captain, added 23 points and was a key figure in Gréngewald's offensive efforts.
The game saw several lead changes, with Gréngewald briefly taking the lead in the fourth quarter. However, BC Mess responded with a decisive scoring run, highlighted by Kemevuako's late three-pointer, to secure the victory. Despite the loss, Gréngewald's performance was commendable, with both teams showcasing their young talents in a competitive encounter.
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