In the M-U14 Division 6: Phase finale game between BBC East Side Pirates B (BEPB) and US Heffingen (HEF), US Heffingen emerged victorious with a 79-56 win. The game, held in Echternach, saw US Heffingen maintain control throughout, winning three of the four quarters convincingly.
US Heffingen started strong, establishing a 20-9 lead in the first quarter. Gustaw Karwacki, the 14-year-old captain, was instrumental in this early surge, scoring multiple baskets and finishing the game with a total of 30 points. His performance was complemented by Mex Steinmetz, who contributed 16 points, and Nedzia Eco, adding 11 points to the team's tally.
BBC East Side Pirates B struggled to keep up with Heffingen's pace, despite a notable performance from Giandomenico Chiappetta Clouden, who scored 23 points. Luca Lacalamita also made a significant contribution with 17 points. However, the team couldn't close the gap, trailing 40-60 by the end of the third quarter.
The second quarter saw Heffingen extend their lead to 40-21, with consistent scoring from their key players. BEPB's Felix Saeul, aged 12, managed to score 8 points, but it wasn't enough to shift the momentum. The Pirates showed some resilience in the fourth quarter, outscoring Heffingen 21-19, but the deficit was too large to overcome.
Heffingen's victory was their fourth consecutive win, moving them up to second place in the division. The game highlighted the effectiveness of Heffingen's offensive strategy and the impact of their young talents, particularly Karwacki and Steinmetz, who consistently found ways to score and maintain their team's lead.
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