Folka Borovje control the paint to down Champ Academy Kranj, 55–40

Folka Borovje secured a 55–40 win over Champ Academy Kranj on 29 November 2025 at Sportshalle St. Margarethen in the LWB U13, season 2025/26, round 2. The match unfolded as a contest of interior strength and board work, with the winners building a cushion in the first half and managing the lead through the closing stages.

The scoreboard told the story of steady control: a 13–6 opening quarter was followed by a dominant 22–14 second period that produced a 35–20 halftime margin. Champ Academy Kranj staged a modest fightback in the second half — outscoring their opponents in the third — but could not erase the deficit as the fourth quarter saw Folka close out the game 55–40.

At the center of Folka Borovje’s victory was Crljen Margareta, the official player of the game. She finished with 13 points and an imposing 19 rebounds (2 offensive, 17 defensive), converting 4-of-5 field-goal attempts and 5-of-8 free throws for an efficiency rating that reflected her all-around influence. Her presence altered the opposition’s plans and provided second-chance opportunities throughout.

Complementing that effort, Mihić Mila was a force on the boards as well, finishing with 12 points and 15 rebounds (including 10 offensive rebounds), while Hruškar Magdalena contributed 9 points and 9 rebounds. Scoring support came around the paint-first approach: Seđak Lea added 7 points and Zubić Mia chipped in with 4, both helping to maintain the team’s edge when Champ Academy pushed.

For Champ Academy Kranj, Ristić Fenja led the scoring with 14 points on heavy volume from the field and from the line; her persistence kept her team within reach at multiple stages. Perković Karadža Ariana provided toughness and glass work with 9 points and 14 rebounds, while Cekić Maša and Marković Mila offered late third-quarter and free-throw contributions that narrowed the gap briefly before Folka reasserted control.

Tactically, the game was decided in the paint. Folka Borovje’s rebounding advantage and higher-percentage two-point finishing outweighed Champ Academy’s sporadic scoring bursts. Outside shooting was sparse for both sides, meaning possession and rebounds became premium commodities — and Folka claimed both emphatically.

With the victory Folka Borovje leave the court with a clear statement about the team’s physical identity at this stage of the season; Champ Academy Kranj showed fight but will need greater efficiency and cleaner possessions to reverse this kind of deficit in future matchups.

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