BEBL Round 4: Hurricanes lose to Dream Ballers

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The biggest surprise took place in Dangriga where host Dream Ballers (4-2) beat league's leader Hurricanes (3-1) 85-76 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Hurricanes. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Dream Ballers forced 20 Hurricanes turnovers. Strangely Hurricanes outrebounded Dream Ballers 41-21 including a 33-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Hurricanes' players. The former international guard Edgar Mitchell (-1993) fired 19 points and 8 assists for the winners. The former international guard Daniel Conorque (193-1991, college: Pima CC) chipped in 16 points and 7 assists. American forward Victor Evans (193, college: Vanguard) produced 23 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Dream Ballers have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Hurricanes at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Dream Ballers.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Belize City: Running Rebels (#6) and Defenders (#2). Defenders were defeated at home 85-91 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Brian White (196-1995, college: Wesley) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds. James Stanback contributed with 30 points for the winners. American swingman Nigel Jones (201-1990, college: Talladega) replied with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds for Defenders. Defenders' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Running Rebels have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 3-3 record. Defending champion Defenders dropped to the third place with two games lost. They share the position with Red Taigaz and Western Ballaz.
The game in Punta Gorda was also quite interesting. Sixth ranked Red Taigaz (3-2) played at the court of 7th ranked Panthers (1-5). Red Taigaz defeated Panthers 106-91 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of Jeremiah Toney who helped to win the game recording 29 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side Tavian Davis responded with 43 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds. Red Taigaz moved-up to third place, which they share with Defenders and Western Ballaz. Loser Panthers dropped to the bottom position with five games lost.

In the last game of round 4 Tiger Sharks were defeated by Western Ballaz in San Ignacio 96-87.

Western Ballaz - Tiger Sharks 96-87

There was no surprise in San Ignacio where 7th ranked Tiger Sharks (1-4) were defeated by fifth ranked Western Ballaz (3-2) 96-87 on Friday. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Mark Gordon (196, college: Keiser) who helped to win the game recording 39 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds and center Macario Augustine who added 6 points and 22 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American swingman Kyle Steward (201-1995, college: UMKC) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Francis Arana (180-1997) scored 20 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Four Tiger Sharks players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Western Ballaz moved-up to third place, which they share with Defenders and Red Taigaz. Tiger Sharks lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Tiger Sharks: K.Steward 22+10reb+2ast, F.Arana 20+7reb+6ast, J.Clifton 13+10reb+1ast, K.John 11+11reb+2ast, A.Edwards 8+1reb, M.Gordon 6+5reb
Western Ballaz: M.Gordon 39+7reb+2ast, D.Oden 17+6reb, C.Ryan 11+2reb, J.Carbajal 8+7reb+10ast, R.Cruz 8+2reb, M.Augustine 6+22reb

Defenders - Running Rebels 85-91

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Belize City: Running Rebels (#6) and Defenders (#2). Defenders were defeated at home 85-91 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Brian White (196-1995, college: Wesley) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds. American forward James Stanback (198, college: Camden County) contributed with 30 points for the winners. American swingman Nigel Jones (201-1990, college: Talladega) replied with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds and his fellow American import point guard Lorenzo Dillard (189-1995, college: Dillard) added 25 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Defenders. Four Defenders players scored in double figures. Defenders' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Running Rebels have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 3-3 record. Defending champion Defenders dropped to the third place with two games lost. They share the position with Red Taigaz and Western Ballaz.
Top scorers:
Defenders: L.Dillard 25+6reb+2ast, N.Jones 23+10reb+1ast, B.Treandus 14+8reb+2ast, M.Tzul 13+3reb+3ast, A.Baptist 4+3reb, T.Bradley 2+1ast
Running Rebels: J.Stanback 30+4reb, B.White 20+14reb+1ast, T.Hall 17+6reb+2ast, K.Burgess 4+8reb+3ast, D.Baptist 3+2ast, R.Rasheed 2+1reb

Panthers - Red Taigaz 91-106

The game in Punta Gorda was also quite interesting. Sixth ranked Red Taigaz (3-2) played at the court of 7th ranked Panthers (1-5). Red Taigaz defeated Panthers 106-91 on Saturday. Red Taigaz shot 61.3 percent from the field and made 26-of-34 free shots (76.5 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American Jeremiah Toney (196-1998, college: Southwest, agency: One Motive Sports) who helped to win the game recording 29 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import forward Ben Page (198, college: Concordia, TX) who added 25 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) during the contest. Four Red Taigaz players scored in double figures. At the losing side point guard Tavian Davis (183-1998, college: Rogers St.) responded with 43 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds and American forward Travis Julien (203-1993, college: Rogers St.) scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. Red Taigaz moved-up to third place, which they share with Defenders and Western Ballaz. Loser Panthers dropped to the bottom position with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Panthers: T.Davis 43+7reb+2ast, T.Julien 14+7reb, M.Williams 10, D.Sentino 8+9reb, L.Chance 5+1reb+1ast, B.Raluni 4+4reb+1ast
Red Taigaz: J.Toney 29+5reb+1ast, B.Page 25+5reb, J.McKenzie 17+1reb+5ast, B.Flowers 10+7reb, L.Jayden 8+1reb, J.Harris 7+1reb

Dream Ballers - Hurricanes 85-76

The biggest surprise took place in Dangriga where host Dream Ballers (4-2) beat league's leader Hurricanes (3-1) 85-76 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Hurricanes. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Dream Ballers forced 20 Hurricanes turnovers. Strangely Hurricanes outrebounded Dream Ballers 41-21 including a 33-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Hurricanes' players. The former international guard Edgar Mitchell (-1993) fired 19 points and 8 assists for the winners. The former international guard Daniel Conorque (193-1991, college: Pima CC) chipped in 16 points and 7 assists. American forward Victor Evans (193, college: Vanguard) produced 23 points and 7 rebounds and forward Akeem Watters (186-1995) added 12 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Dream Ballers have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Hurricanes at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Dream Ballers.
Top scorers:
Hurricanes: V.Evans 23+7reb+2ast, J.Harris 15+2reb+1ast, A.Watters 12+10reb+1ast, K.Frazier 10+8reb+1ast, T.Raheem 9+1reb+1ast, D.Nolberto 2+5reb
Dream Ballers: E.Mitchell 19+3reb+8ast, D.Conorque 16+2reb+7ast, H.Delvon 15+7reb+2ast, D.Campbell 10+3reb+4ast, C.Jahiem 9+5reb, K.Laurie 1



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