BEBL Round 7: Running Rebels lose to Hurricanes

Jamell Harris

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The biggest surprise took place in Belize City where host Hurricanes (6-1) crushed league's leader Running Rebels (6-4) 109-80 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Running Rebels. Hurricanes forced 24 Running Rebels turnovers. 27 personal fouls committed by Running Rebels helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Naturalized American power forward Jamell Harris (208-1991, college: EMU) fired 18 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American forward Victor Evans (193, college: Vanguard) chipped in 17 points. Rasheed Reneau produced 16 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Hurricanes have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Running Rebels at the other side dropped to the third position with four games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Dream Ballers.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Dream Ballers as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Dream Ballers smashed 7th ranked Red Taigaz in Dangriga 92-49. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Edgar Mitchell (-1993) who helped to win the game recording 13 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. Jahiem Ciego contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American Jeremiah Toney (196-1998, college: Southwest, agency: One Motive Sports) answered with 25 points and 7 rebounds for Red Taigaz. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Red Taigaz lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with six games lost.
An interesting game was played in San Ignacio where Defenders (#4) beat host Western Ballaz (#5) 81-77 on Friday evening. It was a great evening for Nigel Jones who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds. At the losing side Mark Gordon responded with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Defending champion maintains fourth place with 5-4 record. Loser Western Ballaz dropped to the sixth position with five games lost.

In the last game of round 7 bottom-ranked Panthers were crushed by Tiger Sharks in San Pedro 83-51.