Eight teams. Twenty games. A new U13 season under way. Teams from Latvia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Lithuania and Romania met in Kuremaa, Estonia, for EGBL U13 Stage 1, with games played on 16–18 October 2026. BS KHAI made the strongest start, winning all five games, while RBS Jugla finished second and the weekend’s closest contest was decided by a single point.
The Kuremaa Experience Centre hosted three days of international basketball. Every team played five games, giving the young players a busy opening test of teamwork, concentration and the ability to respond between games.
Stage 1 standings
| Position | Team | GP | L5 | W | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  BS KHAI | 5 | W W W W W | 5 | 0 | 179 | 10 |
| 2 |  RBS Jugla | 5 | W W W W L | 4 | 1 | 126 | 9 |
| 3 |  Liepajas SSS | 5 | W L W L W | 3 | 2 | 12 | 8 |
| 4 |  BC Slavia | 5 | L W L W W | 3 | 2 | -2 | 8 |
| 5 |  Vilnius BS | 5 | W L W L L | 2 | 3 | -63 | 7 |
| 6 |  Bertanu Valmieras BS 2 | 5 | L W L W L | 2 | 3 | -51 | 7 |
| 7 |  ACS Champions Craiova | 5 | L L L L W | 1 | 4 | -99 | 6 |
| 8 |  Bertanu Valmieras BS | 5 | L L L L L | 0 | 5 | -102 | 5 |
The story of the stage
BS KHAI established their rhythm immediately with a 62–22 win over Bertanu Valmieras BS, then beat Liepajas SSS 64–28. Watch on YouTube The Ukrainian side carried that form into Saturday, scoring 71 against BC Slavia and 63 against Vilnius BS. Their five-game return was 329 points scored and 150 conceded, a +179 points difference.
The meeting between the two unbeaten teams brought the main race into focus. RBS Jugla arrived with four victories, including a 65–22 win over Vilnius BS and a 44–34 success against Liepajas SSS. Watch on YouTube On Sunday, BS KHAI completed their perfect stage with a 69–47 win over Jugla, powered by 36 points from Varvara Kirsanova. Watch on YouTube
The smallest margin came elsewhere on the final day. ACS Champions Craiova edged Bertanu Valmieras BS 37–36 for their first win of the stage: a dramatic finish after four defeats, and a reminder of how much a single possession can change. Watch on YouTube
Vilnius BS also had to work for a close result, overcoming Bertanu Valmieras BS 2 33–28 in Friday’s opening round. Watch on YouTube On Sunday, Liepajas SSS held off Vilnius 33–27 to finish 3–2. Watch on YouTube BC Slavia matched Liepaja’s three wins, recovering from an opening defeat to win three of their final four games, including a 37–23 finish against Bertanu Valmieras BS 2. Watch on YouTube
MVP: Varvara Kirsanova
Varvara Kirsanova was the scoring force behind KHAI’s unbeaten start. She totalled 179 points and averaged 35.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 0.4 assists. Her biggest scoring game was 46 against Liepaja; she then delivered 36 in the closing win over Jugla.
| Opponent | Date | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bertanu Valmieras BS | Oct 16, 2026 | 21:18 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Liepajas SSS | Oct 16, 2026 | 22:41 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BC Slavia | Oct 17, 2026 | 28:15 | 35 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vilnius BS | Oct 17, 2026 | 29:13 | 33 | 7 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| RBS Jugla | Oct 18, 2026 | 31:16 | 36 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
All-Star Five
| Player | Team | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beate Kraukle | RBS Jugla | 14.0 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Kate Roga | Liepajas SSS | 12.8 | 2.8 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| Mariia Zherzherunova | Vilnius BS | 3.6 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Galina Georgieva | BC Slavia | 3.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Kristine Juhova | Bertanu Valmieras BS 2 | 8.2 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
1. BS KHAI
Five games, five wins
KHAI combined the stage’s highest scoring average, 65.8 points, with an unbeaten record. Their closest winning margin was still 22 points, against Jugla. Kirsanova led the scoring, with Liubava Koshil and Kateryna Stadnyk providing the next largest point contributions.
Team averages — Stage 1 (per game)
| Team | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | 2PT% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS KHAI | 65.8 | 11.0 | 2.2 | 4.8 | 0.0 | 5.4 | 76.3% | 52.9% | 67.9% |
Top performers
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varvara Kirsanova | 35.8 | 3.6 | 0.4 | 3.8 | 0.0 |
| Liubava Koshil | 10.0 | 3.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Kateryna Stadnyk | 7.4 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Uliana Rezantseva | 4.4 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Kateryna Rastvorova | 3.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
2. RBS Jugla
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Jugla set a fast pace with victories over Craiova and Vilnius, then added a 63–8 win over Bertanu Valmieras BS 2 and the 44–34 result against Liepaja. Their only defeat came against KHAI, leaving a strong 4–1 record and a +126 points difference.
Team averages — Stage 1 (per game)
| Team | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | 2PT% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RBS Jugla | 54.8 | 11.8 | 1.4 | 3.0 | 0.2 | 6.4 | 60.6% | 50.0% | 48.1% |
Top performers
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beate Kraukle | 14.0 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Karlina Anna Mezgaile | 5.6 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Lasma Kibilde | 5.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Estere Reinvalde | 5.2 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| Karline Kravale | 5.0 | 2.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
3. Liepajas SSS
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Liepaja opened by beating Slavia 55–38 and responded to defeat against KHAI with a 53–18 victory over Bertanu Valmieras BS. After losing to Jugla, they finished with the six-point win over Vilnius. All-Star Kate Roga averaged 12.8 points, while Emilija Elza Macoha scored 24 across her two appearances.
Team averages — Stage 1 (per game)
| Team | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | 2PT% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liepajas SSS | 40.6 | 14.6 | 0.8 | 3.6 | 0.2 | 6.4 | 58.7% | 42.9% | 44.2% |
Top performers
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Roga | 12.8 | 2.8 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| Emilija Elza Macoha | 12.0 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Emilija Klane | 4.6 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Evija Fridenberga | 4.2 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Emilija Lejiete | 3.8 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
4. BC Slavia
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Slavia recovered from defeats against Liepaja and KHAI to finish 3–2. They beat Bertanu Valmieras BS 35–21, Craiova 52–22 and Bertanu Valmieras BS 2 by 37–23. Andrea Ivanova led their scoring, while Galina Georgieva earned an All-Star place.
Team averages — Stage 1 (per game)
| Team | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | 2PT% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC Slavia | 38.0 | 7.6 | 1.8 | 4.0 | 0.2 | 4.8 | 61.7% | 30.4% | 43.8% |
Top performers
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Ivanova | 8.4 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Mariana Valcheva | 5.6 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Yoana Georgieva | 4.8 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Aleksandra Stefanova | 3.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Galina Georgieva | 3.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
5. Vilnius BS
A five-point opener and a six-point finale
Vilnius began with the 33–28 win against Bertanu Valmieras BS 2 and added a 33–14 success over Craiova. Their last game, a 33–27 defeat against Liepaja, showed how closely the teams could be matched. Mariia Zherzherunova represented Vilnius in the All-Star Five.
Team averages — Stage 1 (per game)
| Team | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | 2PT% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vilnius BS | 28.0 | 6.0 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 8.6 | 55.1% | 21.1% | 35.3% |
Top performers
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austeja Radziunaite | 5.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Jogile Jarmeciukaite | 4.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Ele Bubinaite | 3.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Mariia Zherzherunova | 3.6 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Luka Pacauskaite | 3.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
6. Bertanu Valmieras BS 2
Two victories and an All-Star selection
Bertanu Valmieras BS 2 picked up wins against Craiova, 26–15, and their fellow Valmiera side, 41–29. The five-point opening loss against Vilnius was another important part of their stage, before they closed against Slavia. Kristine Juhova averaged 8.2 points and earned All-Star recognition.
Team averages — Stage 1 (per game)
| Team | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | 2PT% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bertanu Valmieras BS 2 | 25.2 | 13.6 | 2.4 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 9.6 | 42.9% | 20.0% | 40.9% |
Top performers
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristine Juhova | 8.2 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Ruta Mengele | 6.3 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Ance Steinberge | 4.8 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| Adele Sloka | 2.0 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Elizabete Kilupe | 1.8 | 3.4 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
7. ACS Champions Craiova
A first win by the narrowest margin
Craiova kept going after a difficult start and finished with the stage’s closest victory, 37–36 over Bertanu Valmieras BS. Ana Nicolae led the team’s scoring with 40 points across the five games. That final result gave the Romanian team a positive finish to take into the next stage.
Team averages — Stage 1 (per game)
| Team | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | 2PT% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACS Champions Craiova | 20.6 | 8.8 | 0.4 | 3.8 | 0.0 | 9.2 | 52.7% | 0.0% | 49.0% |
Top performers
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ana Nicolae | 8.0 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Nadia Sofia Dragomir | 4.0 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Maria Florigoanta | 2.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Sofia Fetele | 2.2 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Ana Gogu | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
8. Bertanu Valmieras BS
A one-point finish to build on
Bertanu Valmieras BS were left just one point short against Craiova after their closest game of the stage. Their 41–29 meeting with Bertanu Valmieras BS 2 was another local contest within an international weekend. Annika Cirule and Patricija Asarite led the scoring, with the five games providing experience for the next round.
Team averages — Stage 1 (per game)
| Team | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | 2PT% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bertanu Valmieras BS | 25.2 | 13.8 | 1.8 | 3.6 | 0.2 | 8.0 | 40.9% | 7.1% | 55.9% |
Top performers
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annika Cirule | 7.2 | 3.8 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| Patricija Asarite | 6.2 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Karlina Marta Nigale | 4.0 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Elza Grike | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Ance Akulova | 2.4 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
Thank you, Kuremaa
Thank you to Kuremaa and the Kuremaa Experience Centre for hosting the opening stage, and to the organisers, officials, coaches, families and supporters who helped make the weekend possible. We also thank MyFitness, Dove, Cannelle, Wellteen and The Streets, featured in the stage’s awards materials, for their support of girls’ basketball.
Next stop: Liepaja
U13 Stage 2 takes place in Liepaja, Latvia, on 10–13 December 2026. KHAI head into the next stage with a perfect opening record, Jugla have four wins to build on, and every team now has its first results and new targets for the season.