Gréngewald Hueschtert overpowered Basket Esch 98-37 in the W-U14 Division 1 Phase finale at esch/ho4, consolidating first place (4-0) while Esch remains sixth (0-3). The visitors set the tone from the tip with a 10-0 burst to 2-14 and closed the opening period 34-11. The second quarter decided it: Gréngewald opened on a 10-0 run and then finished the half with a 14-0 streak for 58-13. A further 10-0 start to the third (68-13) removed any doubt before a balanced final quarter (16-16). The highest lead reached 63 points at 35-98.
Gréngewald's offense was relentless inside: 46 made two-pointers and 6 free throws, scoring all 98 without a three. Yadanar Mamou Greenhalgh (Season PPG: 23.43) led with 28 and strung together an eight-point personal sequence late in the third (two free throws followed by two field goals). Captain Eve Van der Schilden (13 years; Season PPG: 23.71) added 24, attacking early and often. Katherine Thompson (Season PPG: 8.85) and Zoé Kahlki (Season PPG: 8.00) chipped in 11 each, with Kahlki knocking down consecutive free throws in the second. Yara Milani Nia (Season PPG: 10.50) scored 10, while Nayah Grego had 8 but picked up two quick fouls in the third to reach four. Coach Bojan Eric's side has now strung together a long winning run, eight victories in a row in recent form.
Esch found rhythm late, matching the fourth quarter, and finished with 16 made twos and 5 free throws. Diana Costa de Sousa (Season PPG: 14.58) led with 18, combining eight baskets with two free throws, while captain Emma Muratovic (11 years; Season PPG: 13.00) added 12, powering several late possessions. Jana Lucius (Season PPG: 8.18) and Giulya Fiore (Season PPG: 3.00) scored 2 apiece; Yara Tavares Dias (Season PPG: 6.58) added 1; Quirina Gomes Mendes (LAL) scored 2. Coach Pierrette Birchen's team has now dropped three straight in their recent sequence.
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