National League Round 7 (Regular Season): Plantito edge U17 by two points

National League is at the halfway of the Regular Season and there are still another 7 rounds left. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 7 in the National League took place in . This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 7th ranked U17 (2-4) to fourth ranked Plantito (4-1) 88-86 on Monday evening. Brian Lacap fired 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Rey Quinto chipped in 19 points and 9 rebounds. Griffin Macdonald produced 22 points for lost side. Plantito moved-up to second place. U17 lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the eighth position with four games lost. Plantito will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. U17 will play against Lions (#5) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series.
Bottom-ranked SLK Hoods (0-5) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 83-46 loss to fourth ranked SKL Semitars (4-2) in . Worth to mention a great performance of Alexander Thompson who helped to win the game recording 30 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks (on 14-of-17 shooting from the field). Peter Grant contributed with 6 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Alex Welcome answered with 13 points and 7 rebounds for SLK Hoods. SKL Semitars moved-up to third place. SLK Hoods at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still closes the standings with five games lost. SKL Semitars will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. SLK Hoods will play at home against Carona (#10) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Bottom-ranked Carona (0-4) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 106-49 loss to sixth ranked Shockwaves (3-2) in on Thursday evening. It was a great evening for David Swan who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points and 8 rebounds. At the losing side Melland Nepomuceno responded with 19 points and 8 rebounds. Shockwaves have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Lions. Newly promoted Carona still closes the standings with four games lost. Shockwaves' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in to the arena .

In the last game of round 7 Warriors lost to undefeated Sol Blazers in a road game 58-74.



Sol Blazers - Warriors 74-58

There was no surprise when 9th ranked Warriors (2-3) were defeated on the road by leader Sol Blazers (3-0) 74-58 on Sunday. It was a great evening for Canadian forward Justin Golob (190) who led his team to a victory scoring 4 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists. Canadian point guard Tarik Smith-James (183) helped adding 24 points (made all of his seven free throws). At the losing side the former international forward Niiakwei General-Vanderpuije responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds and center Kenval Bryan scored 13 points and 5 rebounds. Sol Blazers have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion maintains fourth place with 3-0 record. Loser Warriors dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. Sol Blazers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in to the arena .
Top scorers:
Sol Blazers: T.Smith-James 24, S.O'Garro 15+6reb+3ast, A.Kimaal 13+7reb, S.O'Garro 9+10reb+2ast, J.Golob 4+12reb+9ast, D.Taylor 3+4reb+2ast
Warriors: K.Bryan 13+5reb+2ast, N.General-Vanderpuije 12+12reb+2ast, D.Borislav 10+8reb+1ast, C.Anglin 7+2reb+1ast, M.Joanki 6+1reb, B.Jathan 6+2reb+1ast

SLK Hoods - SKL Semitars 46-83

Bottom-ranked SLK Hoods (0-5) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 83-46 loss to fourth ranked SKL Semitars (4-2) in . They dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to SLK Hoods' 28. SKL Semitars forced 19 SLK Hoods turnovers and outrebounded them 40-25 including a 28-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Alexander Thompson who helped to win the game recording 30 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks (on 14-of-17 shooting from the field). Guard Peter Grant contributed with 6 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Alex Welcome answered with 13 points and 7 rebounds and forward Andre Campbell added 5 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for SLK Hoods. SKL Semitars moved-up to third place. SLK Hoods at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still closes the standings with five games lost. SKL Semitars will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. SLK Hoods will play at home against Carona (#10) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
SKL Semitars: A.Thompson 30+7reb+1ast, J.Ebanks-Brown 16+2reb+3ast, A.Amaya 10+12reb+1ast, J.Winton 7+2reb+3ast, R.Smith 6+2reb, P.Grant 6+10reb+8ast
SLK Hoods: W.Alex 13+7reb+2ast, M.Usaine 9+1reb, A.Leean 8+4reb, C.Andre 5+5reb+2ast, J.Ricketts 3+2reb, T.Leon 3+3reb

U17 - Plantito 86-88

The most exciting game of round 7 in the National League took place in . This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 7th ranked U17 (2-4) to fourth ranked Plantito (4-1) 88-86 on Monday evening. Brian Lacap fired 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Rey Quinto chipped in 19 points and 9 rebounds. Griffin Macdonald produced 22 points and forward Mikhai Clarke added 15 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Plantito moved-up to second place. U17 lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the eighth position with four games lost. Plantito will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. U17 will play against Lions (#5) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series.
Top scorers:
Plantito: L.Brian 23+8reb+4ast, C.Christian 19+2reb+2ast, Q.Rey 19+9reb+1ast, R.Jeonell 11+2reb+5ast, B.Jan 6+4reb, B.Eugene 6+2reb+2ast
U17: M.Griffin 22+3reb+1ast, C.Mikhai 15+2reb+3ast, O.Wilson 14+1reb+2ast, B.George 10+5reb+3ast, L.Jaylan 9+3reb+2ast, S.Jamie 6+4reb

Shockwaves - Carona 106-49

Bottom-ranked Carona (0-4) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 106-49 loss to sixth ranked Shockwaves (3-2) in on Thursday evening. They dominated down low during the game scoring 78 of its points in the paint compared to Carona's 32. Shockwaves forced 20 Carona turnovers and outrebounded them 54-27 including a 25-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for forward David Swan (175) who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points and 8 rebounds. American guard Josh Barrett (193, college: Toccoa Falls) helped adding 23 points. Five Shockwaves players scored in double figures. At the losing side Melland Nepomuceno responded with 19 points and 8 rebounds and Rv Dancel scored 13 points and 5 rebounds. Shockwaves have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Lions. Newly promoted Carona still closes the standings with four games lost. Shockwaves' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in to the arena .
Top scorers:
Shockwaves: S.David 26+8reb+3ast, J.Barrett 23+1reb, B.Jordan 14+6reb+3ast, J.Revaughn 12+5reb, B.Jahron 10+2reb+1ast, B.Kaiden 6+6reb
Carona: N.Melland 19+8reb+1ast, D.Rv 13+5reb+1ast, V.Bryan 9+1reb+1ast, E.Paul 4+6reb, A.Jeff 4+7reb+1ast,