ABBA Round 16: Flyers defeat Potters S. in the game between Top 4 teams

Torey Fassett

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

An interesting game for Flyers (13-4) which played road game in against their biggest opponent Potters S. (13-4). Third ranked Flyers managed to get a 5-point victory 105-100. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Potters S.. Flyers forced 26 Potters S. turnovers and outrebounded them 51-25 including a 21-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of international guard Adonis Humphreys (-94) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds. Canadian center Torey Fassett (198) contributed with 25 points, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Flyers' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Jacob Llyod replied with 31 points for Potters S.Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Potters S. Flyers is looking forward to face Baldwin Braves (#6) in the next round. Potters S. will play against Ottos (#5) and is hoping to win this game.
ABBA top team - Cutie Ovals Ojays (15-1) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat sixth ranked Baldwin Braves (8-8) 101-92. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a quality performance of guard Joshua Minner (198-90, college: MidAmerica Ch.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and Jermaine Bolden who added 16 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists during the contest. At the losing side forward Roger Hood (196-96, college: Kalamazoo) responded with 31 points and 5 rebounds. Cutie Ovals Ojays have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 15-1 record. Baldwin Braves at the other side keep the sixth place with eight games lost. Cutie Ovals Ojays will play against Stingerz (#4) in the next round. Baldwin Braves will play against the league's second-placed Flyers and hope to get back on the winning track.
The game in was also quite interesting. Third ranked Flyers (13-4) played at the court of 6th ranked Ottos (9-8). Flyers managed to secure a 7-point victory 70-63 on Thursday. The winners were led by Torey Fassett who scored that evening 31 points and 5 rebounds. Even 20 points by Warren Bogle did not help to save the game for Ottos. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Potters S. Loser Ottos dropped to the fifth position with eight games lost. Flyers will meet Baldwin Braves (#6) in the next round. Ottos will play against Potters S. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game between seventh ranked Yorks Crushers (8-10) and 10th ranked Rebels (1-15) in ended with biggest points difference. Yorks Crushers beat guests from 99-83. Cohen Desouza fired a double-double by scoring 26 points and 22 rebounds for the winners. Yorks Crushers maintains seventh position with 8-10 record. Rebels lost fourteenth consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom place with 15 games lost. Yorks Crushers' next round opponent will be HS Outlaws (#8). Rebels will play against Stingerz and hope to win that game.

In the last game of round 16 Yorks Crushers were beaten by Stingerz on the road 77-64.