Gréngewald Hueschtert beat Musel Pikes 64-56 in W-U14 Division 1 Phase 2 and consolidated first place (still 1st), while Musel slip to 3rd (-1). The game turned on the second quarter. After Musel's bright 17-11 start, Gréngewald opened Q2 with a 9-0 run to seize a 17-20 lead, then took the period 25-8 to reach halftime up 36-25. Early in Q3, 13-year-old Eve Van der Schilden's three pushed the visitors to their largest lead of the night, 14 points (25-39). Musel responded, winning the third 19-17 and opening the fourth with a 4-0 mini-push.
The hosts were back within 52-57 after captain Emma Gloden scored back-to-back baskets, but Katherine Thompson settled Gréngewald with 7 points down the stretch, including a quick 3-point burst that rebuilt a two-possession cushion. Gréngewald managed momentum and preserved control to the buzzer.
Top performers
- Gréngewald: Van der Schilden (20; Season PPG: 22.9) led the way with three triples and timely free throws; Thompson (14; Season PPG: 8.89) closed the game in the fourth; Yadanar Mamou Greenhalgh (10; Season PPG: 23.0) fueled the second-quarter surge.
- Musel: 12-year-old captain Emma Gloden (19; Season PPG: 28.7) kept Musel in touch with two late baskets; Julidé Klara Lambe (16; Season PPG: 10.0) was reliable at the line and around the rim; Lilly Weber (9; Season PPG: 13.0) scored early to set the tone.
Gréngewald have now won four straight and repeat their Phase 1 success over Musel (60-47). Coach Bojan Eric's side built the decisive gap in Q2, while Majdi Anan's team's late push reduced the margin to five but couldn't erase the earlier deficit. Game evolution: MUS led 17-11 (Q1), GRE dominated 8-25 (Q2), MUS edged 19-17 (Q3) and 12-11 (Q4).
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