Falcons Zagreb Hold Off ŽKK Orka in Tense LWB U15 Encounter, 30–27
In a low-scoring, tightly contested LWB U15 matchup at OŠ Ante Kovačića, Falcons Zagreb edged ŽKK Orka 30–27 in a game that swung on a combination of timely shooting and determined interior work.
The opening quarter set the tone—defense dominating the scoreboard—before ŽKK Orka built a 17–14 halftime lead with a steady second quarter. Falcons responded in the third, overturning the deficit with a 10–4 surge to take a 24–21 advantage that proved decisive. The fourth quarter was a chess match of possessions and small margins; both teams scored six points, but Falcons’ late execution sealed the result.
Offensively the game was a team effort. Perok Tea led the winners with 10 points, providing crucial baskets down the stretch, including the final pair of two-point buckets that pushed the margin to three in the closing minute. Žitnik Anamarija chipped in 7 points on an efficient 3-for-5 shooting night and drew the game’s individual honors as player of the game. Pekeljević Anja added 7 points as well, including a momentum-shifting three in the third quarter that helped spark the comeback.
Inside, production on the glass made a clear difference. Luketić Kim hauled in a game-high 12 rebounds; Kos Petra contributed 11 rebounds as well, giving Falcons consistent second-chance prevention and possession control that complemented their timely scoring. For ŽKK Orka, Juras Dora led the scoring with 10 points and remained a constant offensive threat, while Gnjidić Iva and Marinković Vita Lucia provided important scoring spurts that kept the visitors within striking distance through the fourth quarter.
Key moments from the box score underline the game’s narrative: early scoring by Žitnik Anamarija (including a first-quarter three) helped establish momentum; a pair of free throws and mid-quarter baskets from Gnjidić Iva and Hanzl Kaja pushed Orka ahead at different stretches; and late two-point finishes by Perok Tea closed the gap and ultimately decided the contest. Bench contributors such as Knezović Barbara and Barišić Lucija also made their marks with timely buckets and free throws in the third quarter.
Stat lines tell a clear story: defense and rebounding set the platform, while a handful of efficient scorers converted in key moments. The result keeps the race in the LWB U15 competitive, and both rosters will take lessons from a game decided by execution under pressure.
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