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Dress for success

12.08.2014
Latvia U16 team. Photo: Kristaps Bergs

Luīze Šepte and Sabīne Lipe scored 14 points for Latvia in a 62-56 win over hosts Hungary to reach fifth place at the U16 European Championship in Debrecen.

 

Ainārs Čukste side en route to the "Top 5" finish beat France for the first time, secured first place in Group D and made quarterfinals for second year in a row.

 

Team captain Digna Strautmane averaged 13,1 points and 11,0 rebounds per game, throwing in 11 blocked shots over the seven matches.

 

Well done, girls!

 

Photo: left to right Elīna Ruperte, Linda Svenne, Marianna Kļaviņa, Laura Grabe, Luīze Šepte, Digna Strautmane, Aleksa Gulbe, Marta Jančevska, Sabīne Lipe, Kristiāna Sprudzāne, Dinija Pāvelsone, Maija Gertsone. Coaches: Ainārs Čukste, Līga Alilujeva, Kristaps Zeids. Physiotherapist Kristaps Bergs.