Samara Muthukumar, nine, played a pivotal role in guiding Don Bosco International School (Matunga) to an 8-1 win over Vibgyor High School (Malad) in the girls U-9 final of the MSSA inter-school basketball tournament at Azad Maidan on Saturday.

The energetic Samara combined well her teammates and they ensured that the Don Bosco girls dominate play and secure a comfortable win.