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## A Tale of Two Halves The court at SMJK Katholik witnessed a defensive masterclass this past Thursday as SMJK Yok Bin surged to a 32-19 victory over SMJK Notre Dame Convent in the MSSN MELAKA U18 (P) tournament. Yok Bin set the tone early, storming out of the gates with a 16-6 opening quarter that effectively put Notre Dame Convent on their heels. While the home side managed to claw back some momentum in the second period, outscoring Yok Bin 6-3, the early deficit proved too steep to overcome. ## Defensive Grinds and Standout Efforts As the game progressed, scoring became a premium commodity. SMJK Yok Bin’s balanced offensive attack was spearheaded by Felix Ee Jia Xuan and Nichanart Yeow Xuan Qi, who both notched 8 points apiece to keep the pressure on. On the other end, SMJK Notre Dame Convent relied heavily on the interior presence of Chloe Chu Pei Xuan, who dominated the glass with a game-high 10 rebounds, complemented by Nicole Lim Hea Hsuan’s team-high 9 points. Despite these individual heroics, Notre Dame Convent struggled to find consistent rhythm against Yok Bin’s disciplined rotation. ## Closing the Door The second half was a gritty affair, with both teams fighting for every possession in a low-scoring stalemate. Yok Bin’s ability to remain composed, winning the final two quarters by narrow margins, allowed them to pull away comfortably by the final whistle. With this 13-point victory, SMJK Yok Bin demonstrated the tactical maturity required for deep tournament runs. For Notre Dame Convent, the focus will now shift to offensive execution as they look to build on the flashes of resilience shown in the second quarter. Both teams left it all on the floor, contributing to an intense atmosphere in this pivotal divisional matchup.
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