Champ Academy Kranj Crushes Champ Academy Jesenice - Kranjska Gora in LWB U13 Rout

In a one-sided LWB U13 encounter on 17 January 2026 at OŠ Staneta Žagarja Kranj, Champ Academy Kranj delivered a clinic in youth basketball, powering to a 64–16 victory over Champ Academy Jesenice - Kranjska Gora. From the opening whistle the contest tilted decisively, a spotless first quarter setting the tone for the rest of the game.

The scoreboard told the story early: a 16–0 opening period left one team scrambling to regain footing. The second quarter saw continued pressure and efficient ball movement, as a 22–6 frame extended the advantage. The third and fourth quarters followed in kind (18–6 and 8–4), producing a dominant margin by the final buzzer.

Leading the charge was Perković Karadža Ariana, the game’s standout performer. Ariana finished with 14 points on 7-of-10 shooting, adding three offensive rebounds and an efficiency rating that reflected her impact inside the paint. Her scoring came in waves — a steady presence through the first half and decisive finishes in the third quarter that kept the momentum firmly with Kranj.

Supporting performances came from several teammates. Čankovič Peternelj Katarina contributed 11 points and knocked down key inside shots, while Stojnić Nataša added 8 points and repeatedly attacked the basket. Ristić Fenja chipped in with 8 points, including accurate work at the free-throw line, and Cekić Maša provided a physical presence with 7 points and a game-high seven rebounds (five offensive), consistently prolonging possessions and creating second-chance opportunities.

The visiting side found scoring difficult for long stretches but had bright moments. Meija Sara led the scoring on her team with 5 points, including a late 3-pointer, and Vilić Anaya, Đaferi Nejla and Čož Manca each found the scoresheet. Despite those efforts, defensive pressure and rebounding control by Kranj limited extended runs and easy looks.

Strategically, Kranj combined disciplined shot selection with aggressive offensive rebounding to control possessions. Defensively they executed team rotations well, forcing contested attempts and converting turnovers into transition opportunities. Jesenice - Kranjska Gora showed moments of resilience and individual skill, but could not string together enough stops or putbacks to shift the game's momentum.

When the final horn sounded the margin was emphatic: 64–16. The result underscores Kranj’s depth and execution at this level, while offering Jesenice - Kranjska Gora clear takeaways as they regroup and work on closing defensive gaps and finishing around the rim.

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