In a tightly contested W-U19 Division 1: Phase finale game, Amicale Steesel emerged victorious over AB Contern with a final score of 65-58. The game, held in Steinsel, saw both teams battling fiercely across all four quarters.
Amicale Steesel started strong, taking a 16-11 lead in the first quarter. Marie Drui and Lara Maria Lepage Post were instrumental for Amicale, contributing significantly to the scoreboard. Drui, an 18-year-old player, showcased her scoring prowess with 26 points, including several key baskets that kept her team ahead. Lepage Post, the team captain, added 27 points, demonstrating her leadership on the court.
AB Contern fought back in the second quarter, narrowing the gap to 31-29 by halftime. Lou Alliaume and Chiara Cattarinussi led the charge for Contern, scoring 12 and 13 points, respectively. Alliaume, at just 16 years old, displayed remarkable composure and skill.
The third quarter was pivotal, with Amicale extending their lead to 53-39, thanks to a scoring run led by Lepage Post and Drui. Contern attempted a comeback in the final quarter, with Amélie Laure Sybertz and Cattarinussi making crucial baskets. However, Amicale maintained their composure, securing the win.
Treyscha Boayue, a 14-year-old player for Amicale, fouled out in the fourth quarter, but her earlier contributions were vital. The victory did not alter Amicale's ranking, keeping them in fifth place, while Contern remained winless and in sixth place.
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