The Marshland SwampPuppies’ opening 90–60 victory over BC Plouarzel signaled a powerful new era, blending seasoned leadership with an explosive youth movement. The victory was defined by a "no-fly zone" defense that held the home team to just 23 second-half points.
The 19-Year-Old Twin Towers
The debut of Rab MacFarlane and Baptiste Lagneraux, both aged 19, provided the physicality Marshland has craved. MacFarlane was a statistical force, recording a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. His ability to dominate the glass and provide second-chance points off the bench acted as a catalyst for the second unit. Lagneraux played a sophisticated "blue-collar" game, contributing 10 points and 9 rebounds while showing rare playmaking skills with 4 assists.
Veteran Stability
The rookies thrived thanks to the composure of the veterans. A. Lebed, 20, led all scorers with 19 points and 10 rebounds, hunting high-percentage shots with clinical efficiency. On the perimeter, J. Compta anchored ...