Kordall Steelers overpowered US Heffingen 73-30 in Heffingen, dictating the game from the opening minutes. After a balanced start at 6-6, Kordall closed the first quarter 21-8. The breakaway came early in the second period: a 17-0 run pushed the margin to 38-8, effectively deciding the contest. Kordall stayed relentless after halftime, adding a 18-4 third quarter and reaching a highest lead of 49 at 73-24, before Heffingen salvaged the last period 12-8.
Coach Micheline De Oliveira's side spread the scoring. Captain Sabobo Daiana Gomes Djassi (25 pts), a 15-year-old Portuguese, set the tone inside and converted three free throws. Tyana Amou (Season PPG: 11.33) added 20, repeatedly finding lanes, while Emma Kazic (Season PPG: 14.60) hit four triples, including back-to-back threes in the third that punctured any Heffingen momentum. Beatrice Liegì chipped in 6 and Leonor Da Silva Sequeira (KDS) had 4.
For US Heffingen, Nedzia Eco (Season PPG: 8.33) and Emma Koenig led with 6 points each. Charlyne Gloden (Season PPG: 6.40) scored 4, including two early free throws, and Josephine Jensen (Season PPG: 4.00) added 4. Kim Leberle (HEF) contributed 4 in her outing, while captain Sarah Kugener (Season PPG: 9.00) had 2. Both teams stayed clear of foul trouble; no player fouled out.
Contextually, Kordall have strung together four straight wins. After a forfeit loss to Heffingen in Phase 1, they answered decisively on court here. In the standings, Heffingen remain top of Phase 2 (rank 1), while Kordall climb to 4th. Coach José Alberto Pais Costa's team showed late resolve in the fourth, but the second-quarter surge defined the game.
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