U16 National Championships: Jap Mada Upsets Favorites, Reaches Semifinals

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U16 National Championship: Jap Mada’s Shocking Upset against Dunamis; ASSM Advances in Boys’ Category

Girls’ Quarterfinals Deliver Surprises

The quarter-finals of the U16 national championship served up a platter of surprises, particularly among the girls at the Arena gymnasium in Toamasina. None was more astonishing than Jap Mada’s stunning victory over one of the competition’s top favorites, Dunamis of Analamanga.

Faced with one of the favorites of the competition, Dunamis of Analamanga, the girls of Jap Mada d’Ambatondrazaka… won (53 to 49) at the end of a breathtaking match… — Official Report

In a nail-biting game that saw both teams exchanging leads, Jap Mada, led by their star player Julianah, pulled off a remarkable 53-49 win against Dunamis. Julianah, fresh off her MVP performance in the Moramanga regional U16 championship, was instrumental in securing the victory for her team in the crucial final moments.

“Money Time” indeed proved to be a turning point in the game for Jap Mada, as they clinched a hard-fought semi-finals spot and sent Dunamis packing.

Other Girls’ Matchups

The other girls’ quarter-finals produced equally impressive showings:

  • Fandrefiala d’Analamanga cruised past FFPro BCTM of Vakinankaratra with a dominating 75-33 score.
  • In a highly-contested match, Lucadro of Analamanga squeaked by Assm, also of Analamanga, with a final score of 50-40.

Boys’ Quarterfinals: ASSM Dominates

In the boys’ category, ASSM of Analamanga secured their semi-finals spot with a commanding 58-48 victory over SBC of Vakinankaratra. ASSM kept a steady lead throughout the game, showcasing their skill and control.

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Looking Ahead

The semi-finals are primed to be just as thrilling, if not more. Stay tuned for further coverage!

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