Champ Academy Kranj Pulls Away to Beat Koš Celovec 56-42 in LWB U13 Clash
In a game that began as a nip-and-tuck contest and ended with a decisive defensive statement, Champ Academy Kranj edged Koš Celovec 56-42 in this LWB U13 round. The final margin belies a matchup that featured strong interior work, timely scoring and a clear advantage on the glass for the winners.
The opening quarter set the tone: both teams traded blows with neither able to grab a lasting lead. Early buckets from Vospernik Meredith and Seher Livia kept Koš Celovec in the fight, while balanced scoring from Champ Academy — including late attempts by Kuralt Eva and Marković Mila — saw the hosts take an 18-15 advantage into the second.
Through the middle quarters Champ Academy tightened defensively. A productive second quarter featured disciplined offense and free-throw conversions that extended the margin slightly, and a third-quarter run built the cushion that Koš Celovec could not erase. The fourth quarter saw the lead maintained and stretched as Champ Academy converted inside and reclaimed loose balls.
Quarter-by-quarter: Champ Academy Kranj 18, 10, 12, 16 — Koš Celovec 15, 9, 6, 12. Final score: 56-42.
The statistical story was led by Marković Mila, who was rightly named player of the game. Her stat line — 12 points, a game-high 16 rebounds (including eight offensive boards) and 3 assists — underlined how pivotal her presence was around the rim. Her 17 efficiency rating reflected an all-around impact that went beyond scoring.
On the opposing side, Vospernik Meredith turned in a standout scoring performance with 21 points, adding 6 rebounds and game-high scoring influence in several stretches, keeping Koš Celovec within reach through the first half and into the third. Seher Livia also made her presence felt on the glass with 14 rebounds and chipped in 11 points.
Champ Academy received valuable contributions across the roster. Perković Karadža Ariana finished with 11 points and 10 rebounds, providing consistent inside scoring, while Kuralt Eva supplied 10 points and drilled a pair of three-pointers that helped seal the outcome in the fourth. Janež Neža added a ten-rebound night and played a key role cleaning the glass on both ends.
Koš Celovec showed resilience — free throws and timely second-chance points kept them competitive — but could not overcome the rebounding differential and the steady scoring balance of Champ Academy. The visitors relied heavily on Vospernik Meredith for offense and got supporting work from Wheeler Ava and Seher Livia, but the deeper rotation and interior control tilted the game decisively.
In the end, control of the paint and a handful of clutch sequences allowed Champ Academy Kranj to convert a close first half into a comfortable victory. The result will please the coaching staff, who can point to rebounding and defensive discipline as the keys to the win.
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