La Liga Argentina Round 6: H.Americano win their first game

Round 6 means everything may happen in La Liga Argentina as the season just started. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

H.Americano can celebrate finally their first win this season after three consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Rocamora (1-2) on the road game in Rocamora 75-71 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was American forward Damani Applewhite (203-1998, college: SC State) who scored 15 points and 8 rebounds. point guard Federico De Miguel (176-1997) chipped in 15 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Galo Impini (194-1997) who recorded 13 points and 9 rebounds. H.Americano (1-3) left bottom position moving up to thirteenth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Rocamora at the other side dropped to the eleventh position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Bottom-ranked Sarmiento R. (0-4) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 76-69 loss to eighth ranked Montmartre (3-2). It was a good game for American forward Richard Granberry (203-1993, college: Virginia St.) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds. Martin Gomez contributed with 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Montmartre's coach Gabriel Albornoz allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American forward Marquel Wiggins (201-1998, college: Dalton St.) replied with 22 points for Sarmiento R.Montmartre moved-up to third place, which they share with 4 other teams. Sarmiento R. at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with CAO Ceres. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Bottom-ranked Pico FC (0-3) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 101-86 loss to top-ranked Del Progreso (2-0) in General Roca on Friday evening. Facundo Sanz scored 24 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. Del Progreso's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Jarret Branch with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 13 rebounds. Despite that victory Del Progreso went down to sixth position due to points difference. Newly promoted Pico FC still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Villa S.Martin and Jachal. Del Progreso will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Pico FC will play against Dep Viedma (#14) in Rio Negro and hopes to get finally their first victory.

Rest of the games of round 6 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
San Isidro crushed Rivadavia in San Francisco 99-80. Libertad beat Dep Norte at home 72-58. GELP was destroyed by La Union on the opponent's court 93-70. Pergamino managed to outperform Pilar in a home game 86-80. Ciclista managed to beat Villa Mitre on the road 96-85.
The best stats of 6th round was 23 points by Julian Eydallin of Libertad.

Group North

Rivadavia - San Isidro 80-99

There was no surprise when 9th ranked Rivadavia (3-2) was crushed at home by sixth ranked San Isidro (3-1) 99-80 on Saturday. San Isidro dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Rivadavia's 40. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Federico Zezular (198-2001) scored 20 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and power forward Juan Cruz Oberto (200-1997) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. San Isidro's coach Daniel Beltramo used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was center Abel Trejo (204-1990) with 15 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Stefano Arancibia (176-1997) scored 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. San Isidro have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Colon SF. Loser Rivadavia dropped to the third position with two games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. San Isidro will meet Jachal (#14) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rivadavia will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Rivadavia: A.Trejo 15+7reb+2ast, S.Arancibia 15+5reb+4ast, G.Francese 13+3reb, S.Franco 10+3reb+2ast, A.Alejo 10+2reb+1ast, T.Cravero 6+4reb+5ast
San Isidro: F.Zezular 20+3reb+4ast, A.Carnovale 20+3reb, J.Cruz Oberto 17+6reb+2ast, S.Jeronimo 14+2reb+1ast, D.Jeremias 12+1reb, J.Montero 9+9reb+6ast

Montmartre - Sarmiento R. 76-69

Bottom-ranked Sarmiento R. (0-4) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 76-69 loss to eighth ranked Montmartre (3-2) in . It was a good game for American forward Richard Granberry (203-1993, college: Virginia St.) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds. Swingman Martin Gomez (197-1996) contributed with 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Montmartre's coach Gabriel Albornoz allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American forward Marquel Wiggins (201-1998, college: Dalton St.) replied with 22 points and Andres Mariani (190-1987) added 11 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Sarmiento R.Four Sarmiento R. players scored in double figures. Montmartre moved-up to third place, which they share with 4 other teams. Sarmiento R. at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with CAO Ceres. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Sarmiento R.: M.Wiggins 22+2reb, A.Mariani 11+7reb+1ast, J.Gonzalez 10+2reb+1ast, S.Fabricio 10+7reb, F.Franco 8+4reb, G.Thiago 4+1reb+2ast
Montmartre: R.Granberry 19+12reb+1ast, M.Gomez 12+6reb+4ast, J.Rodriguez 12+2reb+5ast, C.Francisco 9+4reb+1ast, J.Roumec 7+1reb+1ast, K.Ellis 6+5reb+3ast

Libertad - Dep Norte 72-58

No shocking result in a game in Sunchales where third ranked Libertad (2-2) defeated 11th ranked Dep Norte (1-2) 72-58 on Friday. The former international swingman Julian Eydallin (195-2000) scored 23 points to lead the charge for the winners and Enzo Rupcic (201-1997) chipped in 16 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Libertad's coach Sebastian Porta used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was guard Franco Montemagio (185-2002) with 17 points and 4 assists and swingman Juan Pablo Lugrin (196-1996) scored 5 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Despite that victory Libertad went down to seventh position due to points difference, which they share with Ciclista. Loser Dep Norte keeps the eleventh place with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Libertad will meet at home Independiente (#13) in the next round where they are favorite. Dep Norte will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Dep Norte: M.Franco 17+4reb+4ast, C.Cupulutti 11+3reb+2ast, Y.Leandro 11+5reb+1ast, C.Jeremias 8+3reb, A.Montani 6+7reb, J.Pablo Lugrin 5+12reb+5ast
Libertad: J.Eydallin 23+3reb+2ast, E.Rupcic 16+9reb+2ast, E.Simondi 11+9reb+1ast, F.Marin 8+7reb, B.Augusto 6+1ast, N.Kalalo 3+4reb+6ast

Group South

La Union - GELP 93-70

Very expected game in Colon where 7th ranked GELP (3-2) was rolled over by third ranked La Union (3-2) 93-70 on Saturday. La Union shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 56.0 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Forward Cesar Lavoratornuovo (189-1991) scored 20 points and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Emilio Gimenez (196-1995) chipped in 20 points during the contest. Four La Union players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was center Franco Barroso (207-1994) with 9 points and 9 rebounds and Yago Sanchez (195-1999) scored 13 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Newly promoted La Union maintains third position with 3-2 record behind leader Barrio Parque, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated GELP. La Union will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. GELP will play against Estudiantes C. in Concordia and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
GELP: M.Santiago 13+4ast, S.Yago 13+2reb+3ast, A.Moreno 9+1reb+1ast, F.Barroso 9+9reb+1ast, B.Francisco 8+4reb+1ast, A.Lee 7+4reb
La Union: C.Lavoratornuovo 20+4reb+7ast, E.Gimenez 20+1reb+1ast, F.German 13+6reb+1ast, L.Lucio 11+5reb+2ast, G.Cabrera 8+5reb+3ast, C.Bruno 5+2reb+2ast

Del Progreso - Pico FC 101-86

Bottom-ranked Pico FC (0-3) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 101-86 loss to top-ranked Del Progreso (2-0) in General Roca on Friday evening. Del Progreso outrebounded Pico FC 38-27 including a 30-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Forward Facundo Sanz (197-1996, agency: BIG) scored 24 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Julian Ruiz (185-1998) chipped in 13 points and 12 assists during the contest. Del Progreso's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Jarret Branch with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 13 rebounds and Felipe Bonfigli scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Five Del Progreso and four Pico FC players scored in double figures. Despite that victory Del Progreso went down to sixth position due to points difference. Newly promoted Pico FC still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Villa S.Martin and Jachal. Del Progreso will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Pico FC will play against Dep Viedma (#14) in Rio Negro and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Pico FC: B.Jarret 29+13reb, A.Bualo 17+4reb+1ast, B.Felipe 15+6reb+3ast, Z.Franco 12+1reb+3ast, A.Rossi 6+2reb+4ast, P.Manuel 5+1ast
Del Progreso: F.Sanz 24+7reb+1ast, S.Leonardo 18+1reb+4ast, E.Marillan 13+6reb+1ast, J.Ruiz 13+4reb+12ast, G.Maranguello 12+6reb+3ast, R.Marco 6+2reb+1ast

Rocamora - H.Americano 71-75

H.Americano can celebrate finally their first win this season after three consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Rocamora (1-2) on the road game in Rocamora 75-71 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was American forward Damani Applewhite (203-1998, college: SC State) who scored 15 points and 8 rebounds. Point guard Federico De Miguel (176-1997) chipped in 15 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Galo Impini (194-1997) who recorded 13 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Agustin Cavallin (188-2001) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively. H.Americano (1-3) left bottom position moving up to thirteenth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Rocamora at the other side dropped to the eleventh position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Rocamora: C.Agustin 15+5reb, G.Impini 13+9reb+1ast, F.Franco 9+5reb+2ast, V.Tomas 8+7reb+1ast, D.Thiago 8+1reb, J.Catalin 8+3reb+3ast
H.Americano: D.Miguel Federico 15+3reb+3ast, D.Applewhite 15+8reb+2ast, P.Ezequiel 11+3reb, G.Romero 8+3reb+1ast, J.Fernandez 8+10reb+1ast, G.Gillard 6+2reb

Pergamino - Pilar 86-80

Very predictable result when fifth ranked Pergamino (3-2) beat at home 17th ranked Pilar (1-3) 86-80 on Friday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Pergamino forced 22 Pilar turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Pilar's players. Carlos Baez (-1993) scored 25 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and guard Manuel Gomez (183-1996) chipped in 15 points and 7 assists during the contest. Four Pergamino players scored in double figures. Pergamino's coach Julian Pagura used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was Franco Smaniotti (194-2000) with 31 points and Greek-American forward Tommy Demogerontas (203-1997, college: IUP) scored 20 points and 8 rebounds. Pergamino moved-up to third place, which they share with 4 other teams. Pilar lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the thirteenth position with three games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Pergamino will meet at home Lanus (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Pilar will play against Parque Sur in Concepcion de Urug. and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Pilar: S.Franco 31+2reb+3ast, T.Demogerontas 20+8reb+2ast, P.Bruna 16+5reb+1ast, V.Santino 8+3reb+2ast, A.Barrionuevo 2, F.Michelini 2+4reb
Pergamino: B.Carlos 25+9reb+2ast, B.Levato 19+2reb+2ast, G.Manuel 15+3reb+7ast, S.Ibarra 12+3reb+1ast, G.Federico 5+4reb+7ast, G.Luciano 5+4reb+3ast

Villa Mitre - Ciclista 85-96

Everything could happen in Bahia Blanca at the game between two tied teams. Both eleventh ranked Ciclista and 13th ranked Villa Mitre had identical 1-2 record. But Villa Mitre was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Juninense 96-85 on Friday night. Forward Ignacio Varisco (202-2001) scored 21 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and swingman Marcos Risso (190-2001) chipped in 14 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. Ciclista's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was Panamanian power forward Jamaal Levy (206-1983, college: Wake Forest) with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds and naturalized Italian point guard Bruno Pallotti (182-1998) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Ciclista (2-2) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Libertad. Loser Villa Mitre keeps the thirteenth position with three games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Ciclista will meet league's leader Quilmes MP in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Villa Mitre will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Villa Mitre: P.Bruno 15+6reb+3ast, D.Valentin 13+7reb+1ast, F.Harina 11+2reb+3ast, J.Levy 11+13reb+2ast, J.Bollo 11+2reb+2ast, M.Jano 10+4reb+7ast
Ciclista: I.Varisco 21+6reb+1ast, C.Franco 17+1reb, M.Lambrisca 15+5reb+4ast, R.Marcos 14+6reb+7ast, L.Fernandez 13+7reb+3ast, L.Ignacio 6+4reb



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