BEBL Round 8 (Regular Season): Tiger Sharks lose to Western Ballaz

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Round 8 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Tiger Sharks (5-2). They were defeated by fourth ranked Western Ballaz (5-1) 93-78 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Western Ballers forced 19 Tiger Sharks turnovers. Strangely Tiger Sharks outrebounded Western Ballers 38-24 including 25 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Mark Gordon (196, college: Keiser) who helped to win the game recording 35 points (!!!) and the former international Glency Lopez (180-1997, college: Midland CC) who added 28 points, 7 assists and 5 steals during the contest. Western Ballaz's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international guard Devin Moody (193-2006) responded with 12 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Western Ballaz have a solid three-game winning streak. Western Ballers keep a position of league leader. Defending champion Tiger Sharks dropped to the second place with two games lost. They share the position with Defenders and Running Rebels. They were replaced at the leadership position by Western Ballers. Tiger Sharks will play next round against Dream Ballers trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Western Ballers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Leading Running Rebels (5-2) recorded its second loss in Belize City. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Defenders (5-2) 71-62. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Americans were the main players on the court. The winners were led by swingman Ajang Aguek (201-2000, college: Lander) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points and 19 rebounds and Nigel Jones supported him with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Even 20 points and 8 rebounds by power forward Kenneth Perkins Jr (210-1997, college: Philander Smith) did not help to save the game for Running Rebels. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Defenders have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Running Rebels and Tiger Sharks. Defenders will play against Suns (#6) in the next round. Running Rebels will have a break next round.
Suns has finally registered their first victory this season after six consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Trojans (1-6) 82-72 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Terrence Johnson who scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Suns' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Bryan Hudson produced 26 points for the guests. Suns left bottom position moving up to sixth place, which they share with defeated Trojans. It was Trojans' sixth loss in a row. Suns will meet at home league's second-placed Defenders in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Trojans will play against Dream Ballers (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

The most impressive stats of the last round was 19 points and 8 rebounds by Jarrel Velasquez of Trojans.



Running Rebels - Defenders 62-71

Leading Running Rebels (5-2) recorded its second loss in Belize City. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Defenders (5-2) 71-62. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Defenders outrebounded Running Rebels 53-39 including 16 on the offensive glass. Americans were the main players on the court. The winners were led by swingman Ajang Aguek (201-2000, college: Lander) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points and 19 rebounds and Nigel Jones (201-1990, college: Talladega) supported him with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Jones is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even 20 points and 8 rebounds by power forward Kenneth Perkins Jr (210-1997, college: Philander Smith) did not help to save the game for Running Rebels. Guard William Jr Stanford (190-1998, college: Mobile, AL, agency: Fully Feared Sports) added 4 points and 6 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Defenders have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Running Rebels and Tiger Sharks. Defenders will play against Suns (#6) in the next round. Running Rebels will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Defenders: A.Aguek 20+19reb+1ast, S.Pratt 13+5reb+2ast, N.Jones 12+10reb+2ast, B.Williams 9+3reb, J.Lopez 5+5reb+1ast, A.Baptist 4+2reb
Running Rebels: K.Perkins Jr. 20+8reb, D.Tevaughn 10+2reb, K.Houston 9+2reb, A.Francis 6+3reb+2ast, W.Jr. Stanford 4+6reb+2ast, S.Luis 4+5reb+1ast

Western Ballers - Tiger Sharks 93-78

Round 8 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Tiger Sharks (5-2). They were defeated by fourth ranked Western Ballaz (5-1) 93-78 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Western Ballers forced 19 Tiger Sharks turnovers. Strangely Tiger Sharks outrebounded Western Ballers 38-24 including 25 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Mark Gordon (196, college: Keiser) who helped to win the game recording 35 points (!!!) and the former international Glency Lopez (180-1997, college: Midland CC) who added 28 points, 7 assists and 5 steals during the contest. Western Ballaz's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international guard Devin Moody (193-2006) responded with 12 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Keon Rowland scored 15 points. Five Tiger Sharks players scored in double figures. Western Ballaz have a solid three-game winning streak. Western Ballers keep a position of league leader. Defending champion Tiger Sharks dropped to the second place with two games lost. They share the position with Defenders and Running Rebels. They were replaced at the leadership position by Western Ballers. Tiger Sharks will play next round against Dream Ballers trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Western Ballers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Top scorers:
Western Ballers: M.Gordon 35+4reb+2ast, G.Lopez 28+3reb+7ast, E.Victor 18+5reb+5ast, J.Moses 7+7reb, A.Rhaburn 3, K.Palacio 2
Tiger Sharks: R.Keon 15+3reb+2ast, C.Jackson 14+2reb+3ast, H.Edward 12+6reb, M.Devin 12+9reb+4ast, G.Tyrell 11+7reb, R.Eyan 9+3reb+5ast

Suns - Trojans 82-72

Suns has finally registered their first victory this season after six consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Trojans (1-6) 82-72 on Saturday. Suns looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Trojans' players. The best player for the winners was American forward Terrence Johnson (203, college: Caldwell Tech) who scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Guard Tayshaun Dawson chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 assists. Five Suns players scored in double figures. Suns' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American guard Bryan Hudson (190, college: MWSU) produced 26 points and forward Jarrel Velasquez (191-1991) added 19 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests. Suns left bottom position moving up to sixth place, which they share with defeated Trojans. It was Trojans' sixth loss in a row. Suns will meet at home league's second-placed Defenders in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Trojans will play against Dream Ballers (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Suns: T.Johnson 17+5reb+3ast, K.Jones 14+6reb+4ast, J.McLaughlin 12+3reb+2ast, T.Dawson 11+3reb+10ast, E.Ishman 10+10reb+2ast, D.Gentle 7+5reb
Trojans: H.Bryan 26+3reb+3ast, V.Jarrel 19+8reb+3ast, F.Greg 10, H.Rhondi 9+10reb+3ast, E.Emani 4+5reb+1ast, A.Elvert 2