Panamanian Shooting guard Manuel Guevara (186-SG-81) had an amazing evening in the last round for El Rapido, receiving a Latinbasket.com Liga MB Player of the Week award for round 16. The 35-year old player was the main contributor (39 points, five rebounds and seven assists) to his team's victory, helping them to beat Sonsonate (#6, 6-5) 77-72. El Rapido maintains the 10th position in Salvadorean Liga MB. El Rapido is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 4-6 record. In the team's last game Guevara had a remarkable 61.1% from 2-point range. He turned to be El Rapido's top player in his first season with the team. Manuel Guevara has solid league stats. He is in league's top in points (5th best: 29.0ppg) and averages impressive 2.2spg.
The second best player in last round's games was 29-year old Cuban Oreste Torres (204-PF-87) of league's leader Santa Tecla. Torres had a very good evening with 29 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists. Of course he led Santa Tecla to another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked Santa Ana (#13, 2-8) 101-81. Of course Santa Tecla still keep the league's top spot. He plays for the best team in the league and Santa Tecla managed to win all 11 games keeping a perfect record. Torres is a newcomer at Santa Tecla, but is already one of team's top players.
Third on the list of top players last round was American center Reginald Brown (202-C-91) of Canarios (#8). Brown scored 23 points and grabbed eighteen rebounds (!!!). Despite Brown's great performance Canarios lost 94-102 to Denver-FAS (6-5). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. The last thing Canarios needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 6 victories and 5 lost games. Brown has a great season in El Salvador. After 12 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 17.1ppg (7th best), rebounds with 18.1rpg (2nd best) and assists with 2.1apg (7th best).
Other top performing players last week: 4. Brandon Golden (193-G) of Cojute - 26 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists 5. Anthony Brown (193-PG-89) of Denver-FAS - 31 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists 6. Jeffery Moss (193-PF-93) of Halcones - 28 points and 13 rebounds 7. Wali Hepburn (193-G-89) of Canarios - 30 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists 8. Scott Sill (206-F-92) of Cojute - 27 points, 18 rebounds and 3 assists 9. Yoan Haiti) of Sonsonate - 18 points, 19 rebounds and 4 assists 10. Tobias Dowdell (201-F-90) of Santa Ana - 21 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists
The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
Liga MB Round 13: Halcones lose to Santa Tecla in the game between Top 4 teams - 10 hours ago
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The game between Top Four teams took place in Santa Tecla. First ranked host Santa Tecla (10-1) smashed their biggest opponent Halcones (8-3) 90-67. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Halcones. Santa Tecla forced 25 Halcones turnovers and had a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Center Carlos Arias (200-89) stepped up and scored 17 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and Cuban Oreste Torres (204-87)... [read more]
The game between Top Four teams took place in Santa Tecla. First ranked host Santa Tecla (10-1) smashed their biggest opponent Halcones (8-3) 90-67. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Halcones. Santa Tecla forced 25 Halcones turnovers and had a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Center Carlos Arias (200-89) stepped up and scored 17 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and Cuban Oreste Torres (204-87) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side Puerto Rican guard Jared Ruiz (188-92) responded with 30 points and 9 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Santa Tecla maintains first place with 10-1 record. Halcones at the other side dropped to the third position with three games lost. Santa Tecla are looking forward to face league's second-placed Canarios in Ahuachapan in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Halcones will have a break next round. The game in Metapan supposed to be also worth to mention about. 7th ranked Cojute (5-7) played at the court of eighth ranked Isidro Metapan (5-4). Isidro Metapan smashed Cojute 95-68. Venezuelan guard Edwin Mijares (186-94) nailed a double-double by scoring 17 points, 6 rebounds, 14 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and Elder Gimenez accounted for 15 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists. Isidro Metapan's coach Darwin Veliz felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American swingman Simeon Howard (193-92, college: Greensboro) came up with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists for Cojute in the defeat. Isidro Metapan moved-up to seventh place. Cojute at the other side dropped to the eighth position with seven games lost. Isidro Metapan will play against Arcense (#10) in San Salvador in the next round. Cojute will play at home against Santa Ana and hopes to get back on the winning track.
In the last two games of round 13 Santiagueno won against 11 Lobos on the opponent's court 88-80. El Rapido were outscored by Canarios in a home game 66-91.
Everything could happen in Chalchuapa at the game between two tied teams. Both twelfth ranked Santiagueno and 11th ranked 11 Lobos had identical 1-8 record. But 11 Lobos were not able to use a home court advantage and were defeated by the opponent from 88-80. Santiagueno shot 20 for 30 from the free-throw line, while 11 Lobos only scored four points from the stripe. They outrebounded 11 Lobos 56-41 including a 41-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. 11 Lobos were plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. American point guard Shahmel Brackett (183-91, college: UNC Pembroke) nailed 40 points (!!!), 9 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and Chris King accounted for 18 points, 19 rebounds and 5 blocks. Four Santiagueno players scored in double figures. American guard David Haye (188-94, college: Ramapo) came up with a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!), 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and the other American import guard Joshua White (191-88, college: San Diego CC) added 19 points and 12 rebounds respectively for 11 Lobos in the defeat. 11 Lobos' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Santiagueno (2-8) moved-up to eleventh place. 11 Lobos at the other side dropped to the twelfth position with nine games lost. They share it with Giants. Santiagueno will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. 11 Lobos will play on the road against Santa Ana (#5) to get more than just one victory in their record. Top scorers: 11 Lobos: D.Haye 37+10reb+4ast, J.White 19+12reb+1ast, K.Campos 8+2reb+2ast, R.Aguiar 6+5reb, M.Gonzalez 4+4reb+5ast, J.Cuestas 4+8reb Santiagueno: S.Brackett 40+9reb+7ast, C.King 18+19reb+2ast, B.Castellon 13+6reb, C.Hernandez 12+15reb, A.Esperanza 3+2reb, S.Esperanza 1
The game in Metapan supposed to be also worth to mention about. 7th ranked Cojute (5-7) played at the court of eighth ranked Isidro Metapan (5-4). Isidro Metapan smashed Cojute 95-68. Isidro Metapan dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Cojute's 30. Isidro Metapan forced 21 Cojute turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 30 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Cojute's players. Venezuelan guard Edwin Mijares (186-94) nailed a double-double by scoring 17 points, 6 rebounds, 14 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and Venezuelan forward Elder Gimenez (186-91) accounted for 15 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists. Five Isidro Metapan players scored in double figures. Isidro Metapan's coach Darwin Veliz felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American swingman Simeon Howard (193-92, college: Greensboro) came up with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists and Jernell Hudges added 24 points respectively for Cojute in the defeat. Isidro Metapan moved-up to seventh place. Cojute at the other side dropped to the eighth position with seven games lost. Isidro Metapan will play against Arcense (#10) in San Salvador in the next round. Cojute will play at home against Santa Ana and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Cojute: J.Hudges 24+3reb+3ast, S.Howard 19+14reb+5ast, R.Melendez 9+4reb+6ast, R.Kenteh 9+11reb, B.Garcia 7+7reb, J.Quintanilla 0 Isidro Metapan: S.Magee 22+8reb, E.Mijares 17+6reb+14ast, E.Gimenez 15+14reb+7ast, A.Regalado 13+1reb+4ast, M.Artiga 12+2reb, H.Navas 7+4reb+1ast
Very predictable result in La Union where third ranked Canarios (8-2) smashed 9th ranked El Rapido (4-7) 91-66. American forward Eddie Ishman (196-86, college: Miles) nailed a double-double by scoring 27 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and his fellow American import center Marc Montavious (206-90, college: Georgetown, KY) accounted for 21 points, 19 rebounds and 4 assists. Cuban center Yoel Cubillas (204-94) came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 15 rebounds and Cuban power forward Arlen Alorda (198-86) added 14 points and 15 rebounds respectively for El Rapido in the defeat. El Rapido's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Canarios have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. El Rapido lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with seven games lost. Canarios will play against league's leader Santa Tecla at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. El Rapido will have a break next round. Top scorers: El Rapido: O.Oliva 18+1reb+3ast, A.Alorda 14+15reb, Y.Cubillas 13+15reb+2ast, J.Avila 9+8reb+4ast, M.Aguilar 6+4reb+2ast, M.Benavides 2+1ast Canarios: D.Lawson 34+3reb+3ast, E.Ishman 27+14reb+6ast, M.Montavious 21+19reb+4ast, A.Gross Ruano 7+3reb+3ast, W.Molina 2+1reb+1ast, R.Aguilar 0
The game between Top Four teams took place in Santa Tecla. First ranked host Santa Tecla (10-1) smashed their biggest opponent Halcones (8-3) 90-67. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Halcones. Santa Tecla forced 25 Halcones turnovers and had a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Center Carlos Arias (200-89) stepped up and scored 17 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and Cuban Oreste Torres (204-87) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds. Five Santa Tecla players scored in double figures. At the losing side Puerto Rican guard Jared Ruiz (188-92) responded with 30 points and 9 rebounds and Dominican-Venezuelan power forward Jhoyfer Diaz (200-87) scored 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Santa Tecla maintains first place with 10-1 record. Halcones at the other side dropped to the third position with three games lost. Santa Tecla are looking forward to face league's second-placed Canarios in Ahuachapan in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Halcones will have a break next round. Top scorers: Halcones: J.Ruiz 30+9reb+3ast, J.Diaz 16+7reb+4ast, A.Merino 5+1reb, M.Flores 5+3reb+2ast, M.Flores 3+3reb+1ast, I.Andaluz 2+3reb+1ast Santa Tecla: O.Torres 19+6reb+1ast, C.Arias 17+9reb+1ast, L.Valdez 14+5reb+2ast, A.Arias Serrano 13+4reb+8ast, O.Rivera 12+5reb+4ast, R.Martinez 9+5ast
Jared Ruiz's triple-double lands him Liga MB Player of the Week award - 11 hours ago
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25-year old guard Jared Ruiz (188-G-92) put on an amazing game in the last round for Halcones and receives a Latinbasket.com Liga MB Player of the Week award for round 12. He recorded a triple-double of 24 points adding also 14 rebounds and 11 assists, while his team beat El Rapido (#9, 4-7) 100-85. Thanks to this victory Halcones moved-up to the 3rd position in Salvadorean Liga MB. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Halcones will need mo... [read more]
25-year old guard Jared Ruiz (188-G-92) put on an amazing game in the last round for Halcones and receives a Latinbasket.com Liga MB Player of the Week award for round 12. He recorded a triple-double of 24 points adding also 14 rebounds and 11 assists, while his team beat El Rapido (#9, 4-7) 100-85. Thanks to this victory Halcones moved-up to the 3rd position in Salvadorean Liga MB. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Halcones will need more victories to improve their 8-3 record. In the team's last game Ruiz had a remarkable 84.6% from 2-point range. He turned to be Halcones' top player in his first season with the team. Ruiz has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in points (9th best: 25.9ppg), assists (4th best: 6.7apg) and averages solid 1.1bpg and 57.9% FGP.
Second best performed player last round was Christopher Blake (196-G-88) of Brujos Izalco. He is American guard in his 2nd season at Brujos Izalco. In the last game Blake recorded impressive 36 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Of course he led Brujos Izalco to another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked Santiagueno (#11, 2-8) 106-84. Brujos Izalco's 6th position in the standings has not changed. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 6-3 record is not bad and everything may still change. Blake is well-known at Brujos Izalco and he already established his position as one of the team's leaders. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 27.8ppg (#4). His other stats are also decent: 9.2rpg and 4.7apg.
Third place about best performers goes to another Halcones' star - Michael Flores. Flores showcased his all-around game by recording 29 points, twelve rebounds (!!!) and six assists in the last round. He was another key player of Halcones, helping his team with a 100-85 easy win against the lower-ranked El Rapido (#9, 4-7). Halcones needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 8 victories and 3 lost games. Flores has a very solid season. In 10 games in El Salvador he scored 16.1ppg. He also has 4.9rpg, 4.6apg and FGP: 62.3%.
Other top performing players last week: 4. Demarquelle Tabb (196-G/F-90) of Santa Ana - 21 points and 14 rebounds 5. Yoel Cubillas (204-C-94) of El Rapido - 16 points, 15 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Khiry White (190-G-91) of Santa Ana - 16 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists 7. Arlen Alorda (198-F/C-86) of El Rapido - 17 points and 18 rebounds 8. Anthony Brown (193-PG-90) of Brujos Izalco - 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Chris King) of Santiagueno - 15 points, 13 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Alvin Cacho (189-G-87) of Quezaltepeque - 25 points and 8 rebounds
The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
Liga MB Round 12: Top-ranked Santa Tecla wins another game - 1 day ago
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Liga MB top team - Santa Tecla (9-1) managed to deliver another win on Saturday. This time they beat fifth ranked Santa Ana (6-3) 84-72. Santa Tecla forced 23 Santa Ana turnovers. It was a good game for Cuban Oreste Torres (204-87) who led his team to a victory with 28 points and 6 rebounds. Oscar Rivera (190-80) contributed with 9 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Santa Tecla's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. A... [read more]
Liga MB top team - Santa Tecla (9-1) managed to deliver another win on Saturday. This time they beat fifth ranked Santa Ana (6-3) 84-72. Santa Tecla forced 23 Santa Ana turnovers. It was a good game for Cuban Oreste Torres (204-87) who led his team to a victory with 28 points and 6 rebounds. Oscar Rivera (190-80) contributed with 9 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Santa Tecla's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Khiry White (190-91, college: Savannah St.) replied with 27 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for Santa Ana. Santa Tecla maintains first position with 9-1 record. Santa Ana at the other side keeps the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with Brujos Izalco. Santa Tecla are looking forward to face league's second-placed Halcones in Sonzacate in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Santa Ana will have a break next round. The game in Santa Ana was also worth to mention about. One of their biggest challengers Quezaltepeque (7-4) played at the court of fifth ranked Santa Ana (6-3). Santa Ana managed to secure a 4-point victory 71-67. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Quezaltepeque. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Demarquelle Tabb (196-90, college: Alabama A&M) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds and Khiry White who added 16 points, 7 assists and 5 steals during the contest. The best for the losing side was Honduran guard Alvin Cacho (189-87) with 25 points and 8 rebounds. Santa Ana maintains fifth position with 6-3 record, which they share with Brujos Izalco. Quezaltepeque at the other side keeps the fourth place with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. The game between 11th ranked Santiagueno (1-8) and sixth ranked Brujos Izalco (6-3) in on Saturday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Izalco outscored Santiagueno 106-84. The winners were led by Christopher Blake who scored that evening 36 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Even 25 points and 4 assists by Shahmel Brackett did not help to save the game for Santiagueno. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Brujos Izalco moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Santa Ana. Santiagueno lost seventh consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eleventh position with eight games lost. They share it with 11 Lobos. Brujos Izalco will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Santiagueno will play against 11 Lobos (#11) in Chalchuapa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
In the last game of round 12 El Rapido was beaten by Halcones on the road 100-85. The most impressive performance of 12th round was 24 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists by Jared Ruiz of Halcones.
The game between 11th ranked Santiagueno (1-8) and sixth ranked Brujos Izalco (6-3) in on Saturday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Izalco outscored Santiagueno 106-84. Brujos Izalco had a 35-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by American guard Christopher Blake (196-88, college: Detroit Mercy) who scored that evening 36 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 7 assists and the other American import point guard Anthony Brown (193-90, college: Imperial Valley JC) supported him with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 25 points and 4 assists by American point guard Shahmel Brackett (183-91, college: UNC Pembroke) did not help to save the game for Santiagueno. Chris King added 15 points and 13 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Brujos Izalco moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Santa Ana. Santiagueno lost seventh consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eleventh position with eight games lost. They share it with 11 Lobos. Brujos Izalco will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Santiagueno will play against 11 Lobos (#11) in Chalchuapa and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Brujos Izalco: C.Blake 36+9reb+7ast, A.Brown 25+6reb+4ast, J.Loucel 15+4reb+3ast, S.Sill 12+15reb+3ast, R.Palma 11+1reb, A.Navarrete 3+1reb Santiagueno: S.Brackett 25+3reb+4ast, W.Brown 18+10reb+1ast, C.King 15+13reb+2ast, S.Esperanza 12+2reb+2ast, B.Castellon 12+4reb+3ast, C.Hernandez 2+3reb+2ast
No shocking result in a game when third ranked Halcones (8-2) beat 9th ranked El Rapido (4-6) in Sonzacate 100-85 on Saturday. Halcones forced 23 El Rapido turnovers. Strangely El Rapido outrebounded Halcones 55-39 including a 26-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Halcones made 8 blocks. The winners were led by Puerto Rican guard Jared Ruiz (188-92) who had that evening a triple-double by scoring 24 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists and Michael Flores supported him with 29 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists. Halcones' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 30 points and 8 rebounds by Cuban point guard Osmel Oliva (178-87) did not help to save the game for El Rapido. Cuban power forward Arlen Alorda (198-86) added 17 points and 18 rebounds. Four El Rapido players scored in double figures. Halcones moved-up to second place. Loser El Rapido keeps the ninth position with six games lost. Halcones will meet league's leader Santa Tecla on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. El Rapido will play against Canarios (#3) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Halcones: M.Flores 29+12reb+6ast, J.Ruiz 24+14reb+11ast, J.Diaz 15+4reb, A.Merino 7+2reb+1ast, I.Andaluz 6+2reb+2ast, R.Figueroa 5+1reb+1ast El Rapido: O.Oliva 30+8reb+3ast, A.Alorda 17+18reb, Y.Cubillas 16+15reb+2ast, J.Avila 15+6reb+6ast, M.Aguilar 7+4reb+3ast, R.Granados 0+2reb
Liga MB top team - Santa Tecla (9-1) managed to deliver another win on Saturday. This time they beat fifth ranked Santa Ana (6-3) 84-72. Santa Tecla forced 23 Santa Ana turnovers. It was a good game for Cuban Oreste Torres (204-87) who led his team to a victory with 28 points and 6 rebounds. Oscar Rivera (190-80) contributed with 9 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Santa Tecla's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Khiry White (190-91, college: Savannah St.) replied with 27 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and his fellow American import swingman Demarquelle Tabb (196-90, college: Alabama A&M) added 16 points and 14 rebounds in the effort for Santa Ana. Santa Tecla maintains first position with 9-1 record. Santa Ana at the other side keeps the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with Brujos Izalco. Santa Tecla are looking forward to face league's second-placed Halcones in Sonzacate in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Santa Ana will have a break next round. Top scorers: Santa Tecla: O.Torres 28+6reb+1ast, R.Martinez 19+1reb+1ast, A.Arias Serrano 11+3ast, O.Rivera 9+7reb+5ast, L.Valdez 9+10reb+1ast, C.Arias 6+9reb+3ast Santa Ana: K.White 27+6reb+4ast, M.Daniels 16+8reb+4ast, D.Tabb 16+14reb+1ast, K.Mejia 8+8reb, I.Sandoval 2+2reb+2ast, D.Pena 2+4reb
The game in Santa Ana was also worth to mention about. One of their biggest challengers Quezaltepeque (7-4) played at the court of fifth ranked Santa Ana (6-3). Santa Ana managed to secure a 4-point victory 71-67. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Quezaltepeque. Santa Ana forced 24 Quezaltepeque turnovers. They brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Demarquelle Tabb (196-90, college: Alabama A&M) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds and the other American import guard Khiry White (190-91, college: Savannah St.) who added 16 points, 7 assists and 5 steals during the contest. Four Santa Ana players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Honduran guard Alvin Cacho (189-87) with 25 points and 8 rebounds and American Quincy Scates (197-89, college: Tenn Wesleyan) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. Santa Ana maintains fifth position with 6-3 record, which they share with Brujos Izalco. Quezaltepeque at the other side keeps the fourth place with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Santa Ana: D.Tabb 21+14reb+1ast, K.White 16+4reb+7ast, M.Daniels 10+10reb+6ast, I.Sandoval 10, M.Ramos 9, K.Mejia 4+4reb+1ast Quezaltepeque: A.Cacho 25+8reb+1ast, Q.Scates 14+11reb+2ast, R.Miller 11+12reb+1ast, D.Bairez 6+5reb+3ast, L.Portal 4+1reb+1ast, I.Urrutia 3+3reb+2ast
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