BEBL Round 11 (Regular Season): Running Rebels keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Running Rebels as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Running Rebels defeated 6th ranked Trojans in Belize City 89-82. Running Rebels dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Trojans' 40. 24 personal fouls committed by Trojans helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Americans were the main players on the court. It was a great evening for power forward Kenneth Perkins Jr (210-1997, college: Philander Smith) who led his team to a victory scoring 27 points and 6 rebounds. Guard William Jr Stanford (190-1998, college: Mobile, AL, agency: Fully Feared Sports) helped adding 22 points and 6 rebounds. Running Rebels' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rhondi Hackett (201-1997, college: LMU) responded with 25 points and 5 rebounds. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Defenders. Trojans lost ninth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with nine games lost. They share the position with Suns. Trojans will play next round against strong Tiger Sharks trying to get back on the winning streak. Running Rebels will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Dream Ballers in Dangriga.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Western Ballaz (6-3) against fifth ranked Dream Ballers (4-5) on Saturday night. Visiting Western Ballaz was crushed by Dream Ballers in Dangriga 101-75. It was an exceptional evening for forward Arik Nicholas (196, college: ACU) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Kevon Laurie accounted for 19 points and 9 rebounds. American swingman Mark Gordon (196, college: Keiser) came up with 29 points and 8 rebounds for Western Ballers in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Dream Ballers maintains fifth place with 4-5 record. Western Ballers at the other side dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. Dream Ballers will play against league's leader Running Rebels in Belize City in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Western Ballers will have a break next round.
Fourth ranked Tiger Sharks (6-2) crushed at home 6th ranked Suns (1-9) by 27 points 115-88, which is the biggest margin this round on Friday night. The best player for the winners was Keon Rowland who scored 29 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Tayshaun Dawson produced 27 points and 5 assists for the guests. Suns' coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Defending champion moved-up to third place. Suns lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with nine games lost. They share it with Trojans. Tiger Sharks will meet at home bottom-ranked Trojans (#7) in the next round. Suns will have a break next round.




Tiger Sharks - Suns 115-88

Fourth ranked Tiger Sharks (6-2) crushed at home 6th ranked Suns (1-9) by 27 points 115-88, which is the biggest margin this round on Friday night. Tiger Sharks forced 24 Suns turnovers and outrebounded them 51-35 including 21 on the offensive glass. Tiger Sharks looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Keon Rowland who scored 29 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Tyrell Griffith chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds. Five Tiger Sharks players scored in double figures. Guard Tayshaun Dawson produced 27 points and 5 assists and Kevin Jones added 16 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals respectively for the guests. Suns' coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Defending champion moved-up to third place. Suns lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with nine games lost. They share it with Trojans. Tiger Sharks will meet at home bottom-ranked Trojans (#7) in the next round. Suns will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Tiger Sharks: K.Rowland 29+5reb+5ast, J.Conner 26+3reb+3ast, A.Edwards 18+4reb+3ast, E.Hampton 17+8reb+2ast, T.Griffith 17+13reb+3ast, E.Rene 5+4reb+3ast
Suns: D.Tayshaun 27+3reb+5ast, V.Isienie 18+2reb+3ast, J.Kevin 16+7reb+4ast, Y.Ewart 8+8reb+3ast, M.Joshua 6+1ast, C.Ray 5+3reb+1ast

Running Rebels - Trojans 89-82

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Running Rebels as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Running Rebels defeated 6th ranked Trojans in Belize City 89-82. Running Rebels dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Trojans' 40. 24 personal fouls committed by Trojans helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Americans were the main players on the court. It was a great evening for power forward Kenneth Perkins Jr (210-1997, college: Philander Smith) who led his team to a victory scoring 27 points and 6 rebounds. Guard William Jr Stanford (190-1998, college: Mobile, AL, agency: Fully Feared Sports) helped adding 22 points and 6 rebounds. Perkins Jr. is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Running Rebels players scored in double figures. Running Rebels' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rhondi Hackett (201-1997, college: LMU) responded with 25 points and 5 rebounds and guard Bryan Hudson (190, college: MWSU) scored 21 points. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Defenders. Trojans lost ninth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with nine games lost. They share the position with Suns. Trojans will play next round against strong Tiger Sharks trying to get back on the winning streak. Running Rebels will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Dream Ballers in Dangriga.
Top scorers:
Running Rebels: P.Kenneth 27+6reb+1ast, J.William 22+6reb+3ast, H.Kiyjohnte 11+3reb+1ast, D.Baird 10+11reb+1ast, R.Reneau 8+5reb, F.Arana 5+3reb+4ast
Trojans: H.Rhondi 25+5reb+2ast, H.Bryan 21+3reb+2ast, N.Corey 10+12reb, V.Jarrel 9+6reb+2ast, T.Raheem 8+8reb, E.Emani 5+3reb+2ast

Dream Ballers - Western Ballers 101-75

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Western Ballaz (6-3) against fifth ranked Dream Ballers (4-5) on Saturday night. Visiting Western Ballaz was crushed by Dream Ballers in Dangriga 101-75. Dream Ballers dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Western Ballaz' 32. Dream Ballers had a 33-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Western Ballers' players. It was an exceptional evening for forward Arik Nicholas (196, college: ACU) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Kevon Laurie accounted for 19 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Five Dream Ballers players scored in double figures. American swingman Mark Gordon (196, college: Keiser) came up with 29 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import Victor Evans (193, college: Vanguard) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Western Ballers in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Dream Ballers maintains fifth place with 4-5 record. Western Ballers at the other side dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. Dream Ballers will play against league's leader Running Rebels in Belize City in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Western Ballers will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Dream Ballers: N.Arik 28+11reb+5ast, S.Kirk 21+4reb, K.Laurie 19+9reb+2ast, J.Ciego 10+5reb+6ast, D.Brackett 10+3reb+7ast, J.Wright 8+8reb+2ast
Western Ballers: G.Mark 29+8reb, L.Glency 15+2ast, V.Evans 11+6reb+2ast, R.Alliziar 6+1reb, P.Kerwin 5+5reb, M.Jordan 4+9reb