Good start for Costa Rica in COCABA competition

Henry Martinez

On Friday, April 1 night, Team Costa Rica opened the COCABA 2011 defeating, 85-55 El Salvador. With a good playing organization and a pressing defense, the 'Tricolor' started the game well, closing the first half ahead by 18 points, 49-31.
This all went on in the second half, when the inside presence of Daniel Simmons (194-F/C-80) and Jeffney Anderson (208-C-83, college: Southern) made the difference. Coach Luis Blanco gave sone playing tim e to reserve players too, but the advantage grew up the same. At the end, Henry Martinez (186-G/F-75) was the top scorer in Costa Rica with 16 points, while the game top scorer was Julio Mancia (202-C-80), with 19 in losing effort