The gym was packed as everyone got ready for the second grade MGBL championship between Triumph Hotels and Toppan Vintage. The teams split their two regular season games, with both games being decided in the final minute of play. The game was a defensive battle throughout. There were many steals and jump balls and each girl gave it her all.

Triumph Hotels fell behind 2-0 after a basket by Lielle Skoczylas. Due to the extraordinary defense being played, this was the score heading into halftime. Triumph Hotels continued their dominant defensive play in the second half, which helped limit their opponent to a mere five shots for the entire game. The defense was led by the coach’s daughters, Leora Halpert and Arielle Fleischman, as well as the Friedlander twins, Ariella and Eliana, and Elisheva Herman. Triumph Hotels finally got on the board with baskets by Jordy Siegel and Emmy Wallach to take a 4-2 lead. Skoczylas scored again, to tie the game at four.

It was a nail biter. Then, as she got fouled, Eliana Luber hit the game winning shot that brought home the championship for Triumph Hotels. Congratulations to both teams for a great season!