Liga Wplay Round 13: Piratas defeat Team Cali

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked Team Cali (11-3) at the home court on Wednesday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Piratas (10-4) 91-81. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Tristan Jarrett (193, college: Jackson St.) who helped to win the game recording 28 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import point guard Jeremy Smith (180-1997, college: CSUSB) contributed with 19 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. American guard John Merchant (187-1989, college: Dowling) answered with 32 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for Team Cali. Team Cali's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Piratas have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain third place with 10-4 record having four points less than leader Team Cali. Team Cali at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost.
An interesting game for Cimarrones (10-3) which hosted in Quibdo-Choco 4th placed Condores (1-11). Third ranked Cimarrones had an easy win 85-68. American guard Deshaun Highler (188, college: Sacramento St.) stepped up and scored 18 points and 4 assists for the winners and Lysander Bracey chipped in 18 points and 5 assists. At the losing side American-Dominican point guard Michael Rodriguez (178-1994, college: SIU) responded with 20 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cimarrones have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Condores lost tenth consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with 11 games lost.
An interesting game for Piratas (10-4) which played road game in Cali against leader Team Cali (11-3). Third ranked Piratas managed to get a 9-point victory 85-76. Sebastian Valencia nailed a double-double by scoring 28 points and 18 rebounds for the winning side. Jeromy Rodriguez came up with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 12 rebounds for Team Cali in the defeat. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Piratas. They maintain third place with 10-4 record having four points less than leader Team Cali. Loser Team Cali still keeps top position with three games lost.

Other games in round 13 were not that significant. Sabios were smashed by Cimarrones on the road 75-54. Carrib.Storm won against Corsarios on its own court 87-70. Bucaros lost to undefeated Titanes in Barranquilla 80-91. Carrib.Storm managed to beat Corsarios at home 74-68. Bucaros lost to undefeated Titanes on the opponent's court 69-78.
The most impressive performance of 13th round was 26 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists by Akeem Ellis of Cimarrones.

Cimarrones - Sabios 75-54

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Cimarrones (10-3) crushed 5th ranked Sabios (1-12) in Quibdo-Choco 75-54 on Saturday. American players dominated the game. Akeem Ellis (196-1990, college: Coppin St., agency: BIG) nailed 26 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and guard Lysander Bracey (193-1996, college: Hampton) accounted for 18 points and 6 rebounds. Cimarrones' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Point guard Nathan Bower-Malone (178-1997, college: Mt.Union) came up with 23 points and 7 rebounds and guard Mitchell Kirsch (193-1998, college: Babson) added 8 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Sabios in the defeat. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Cimarrones. They moved-up to second place. Sabios lost their twelfth game in a row. They keep the fifth position with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Cimarrones: A.Ellis 26+9reb+4ast, L.Bracey 18+6reb+1ast, H.Mosquera-Perea 11+7reb, A.Minota 7+4reb+3ast, A.Mateo 5+2reb+1ast, M.Yedier 4+1ast
Sabios: N.Bower-Malone 23+7reb+2ast, M.Kirsch 8+10reb+1ast, I.Villamoros 6+5reb+3ast, B.Anthony 6+3reb, L.Jose 4+3reb, A.David 3+2reb+1ast

Cimarrones - Condores 85-68

An interesting game for Cimarrones (10-3) which hosted in Quibdo-Choco 4th placed Condores (1-11). Third ranked Cimarrones had an easy win 85-68. American guard Deshaun Highler (188, college: Sacramento St.) stepped up and scored 18 points and 4 assists for the winners and his fellow American import guard Lysander Bracey (193-1996, college: Hampton) chipped in 18 points and 5 assists. Four Cimarrones players scored in double figures. At the losing side American-Dominican point guard Michael Rodriguez (178-1994, college: SIU) responded with 20 points and American swingman Zecaree Veiga (193-1998, college: Daemen) scored 14 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cimarrones have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Condores lost tenth consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
Cimarrones: D.Highler 18+4reb+4ast, L.Bracey 18+3reb+5ast, C.Arboleda 12+12reb+1ast, A.Ellis 11+9reb+6ast, A.Bejarano 9+9reb, P.Brahayan 4+1reb
Condores: M.Rodriguez 20+1reb+3ast, Z.Veiga 14+4reb+1ast, K.Masquita 9+3reb+1ast, D.Knox 6+4reb, T.Bol 5+13reb, M.Suarez 4+6reb

Team Cali - Piratas 81-91

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked Team Cali (11-3) at the home court on Wednesday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Piratas (10-4) 91-81. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Tristan Jarrett (193, college: Jackson St.) who helped to win the game recording 28 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import point guard Jeremy Smith (180-1997, college: CSUSB) contributed with 19 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Four Piratas players scored in double figures. American guard John Merchant (187-1989, college: Dowling) answered with 32 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and Chilean guard Franco Morales (179) added 25 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists (made all of his seven free throws) in the effort for Team Cali. Team Cali's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Piratas have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain third place with 10-4 record having four points less than leader Team Cali. Team Cali at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Piratas: T.Jarrett 28+6reb+4ast, H.Joseph 20+5reb+5ast, J.Smith 19+9reb+7ast, V.Sebastian 11+13reb+1ast, A.Yorbis 6, P.Rodrigo 4+7reb+1ast
Team Cali: J.Merchant 32+9reb+4ast, F.Morales 25+7reb+6ast, Y.Mosquera-Perea 9+2reb, D.Romero 5+2reb+1ast, J.Rodriguez 4+3reb+3ast, Y.Mendoza 4+3reb

Team Cali - Piratas 76-85

An interesting game for Piratas (10-4) which played road game in Cali against leader Team Cali (11-3). Third ranked Piratas managed to get a 9-point victory 85-76. Piratas made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game. Piratas outrebounded Team Cali 47-35 including 16 on the offensive glass. Forward Sebastian Valencia (200-1997) nailed a double-double by scoring 28 points and 18 rebounds for the winning side and Joseph Hampton accounted for 15 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 blocks. Dominican forward Jeromy Rodriguez (201-1996, college: ETSU) came up with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 12 rebounds and American guard John Merchant (187-1989, college: Dowling) added 14 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Team Cali in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Piratas. They maintain third place with 10-4 record having four points less than leader Team Cali. Loser Team Cali still keeps top position with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Piratas: V.Sebastian 28+18reb+3ast, T.Jarrett 18+6reb, H.Joseph 15+12reb+6ast, J.Smith 15+5reb+7ast, A.Yorbis 5+2reb+1ast, P.Rodrigo 4+1reb+1ast
Team Cali: J.Rodriguez 31+12reb+3ast, J.Merchant 14+9reb+3ast, S.Jorge 13+5ast, Y.Mendoza 11+1ast, Y.Mosquera-Perea 7+3reb+1ast, P.Martin 0

Carrib.Storm - Corsarios 87-70

Rather expected game when 4th placed Corsarios (3-9) lost to second ranked Storm (9-3) in San Andres Island 70-87 on Thursday. Storm dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Corsarios' 32 and made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. Storm forced 21 Corsarios turnovers. International Michaell Jackson (190-1987) nailed 18 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals (made all of his seven free throws) for the winning side and international forward Andres Ibarguen (200-1996, college: Angelo St., agency: Helping Ballers) accounted for 20 points and 6 rebounds. American guard Logan Santiago (185, college: AIC) came up with 17 points and 4 assists and American forward Troy Jones (201, college: TAMUK) added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Corsarios in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Storm. They maintain second place with 9-3 record having seven points less than leader Team Cali. Corsarios lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the fourth position with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Carrib.Storm: A.Ibarguen 20+6reb+1ast, J.Ayarza 20+1reb+1ast, M.Jackson 18+9reb+4ast, L.Almanza 9+3reb+1ast, G.Foster 8+6reb+8ast, D.McClenton 6+5reb+1ast
Corsarios: L.Santiago 17+2reb+4ast, T.Atson 12+5reb+2ast, T.Jones 10+7reb+2ast, T.Yeison 8+5reb, W.Emmil 8+6reb+2ast, S.Marquez 5

Titanes - Bucaros 91-80

Rather predictable result when leader Titanes (14-0) won against 3rd placed Bucaros (4-10) in Barranquilla 91-80 on Friday. Titanes outrebounded Bucaros 40-27 including a 34-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Panamanian Ernesto Oglivie (203-1989) nailed 26 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winning side and Dominican-Puerto Rican Jonathan Rodriguez (196-1987, college: Campbell) accounted for 23 points and 7 rebounds. Venezuelan swingman Kevin Nino (195-1991) came up with 19 points and 6 rebounds and American guard Kenny Brown (188-1991, college: Ferris St., agency: SLN) added 14 points and 5 assists respectively for Bucaros in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the thirteenth consecutive win for Titanes. Defending champion maintains first place with 14-0 record. Bucaros lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the third position with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Titanes: E.Oglivie 26+8reb+8ast, J.Rodriguez 23+7reb+2ast, T.Trocha-Morelos 14+5reb+1ast, D.Luque Soren 12+10reb+4ast, J.Lozano 7+2reb+2ast, P.Orlando 5
Bucaros: K.Nino 19+6reb+3ast, K.Brown 14+2reb+5ast, J.Zapata 12+3reb+2ast, M.Bermudez 12+4reb, J.Hollowell 8+7reb, D.Gerbaudo 7+2reb+3ast

Carrib.Storm - Corsarios 74-68

Not a big story in a game when 4th placed Corsarios (3-9) lost to second ranked Storm (9-3) in San Andres Island 68-74 on Friday. International forward Andres Ibarguen (200-1996, college: Angelo St., agency: Helping Ballers) nailed a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side and international Michaell Jackson (190-1987) accounted for 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Storm's coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American guard Logan Santiago (185, college: AIC) came up with 20 points and point guard Sebastian Marquez (196-1987) added 15 points respectively for Corsarios in the defeat. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Storm. They maintain second place with 9-3 record having seven points less than leader Team Cali. Corsarios lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the fourth position with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Carrib.Storm: J.Ayarza 21+6reb, A.Ibarguen 16+12reb+2ast, M.Jackson 15+8reb+4ast, F.Lucena 8+2reb, L.Almanza 5+4reb+1ast, J.Corpus 4+2reb
Corsarios: L.Santiago 20+1reb+3ast, S.Marquez 15+3reb+3ast, T.Yeison 9+6reb+1ast, J.Hernandez 8+11reb, T.Atson 6+9reb+2ast, W.Emmil 4+1reb+2ast

Titanes - Bucaros 78-69

Everything went according to plan when leader Titanes (14-0) defeated 3rd placed Bucaros (4-10) in Barranquilla 78-69 on Saturday. Titanes outrebounded Bucaros 50-33 including 17 on the offensive glass. Dominican-Puerto Rican Jonathan Rodriguez (196-1987, college: Campbell) nailed a double-double by scoring 23 points and 18 rebounds for the winning side and the former international Tonny Trocha-Morelos (208-1994, college: Texas A&M) accounted for 15 points and 7 rebounds. Venezuelan swingman Kevin Nino (195-1991) came up with 21 points and 6 rebounds and swingman Miguel Bermudez (195-1992) added 14 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Bucaros in the defeat. Four Bucaros players scored in double figures. The victory was the thirteenth consecutive win for Titanes. Defending champion maintains first place with 14-0 record. Bucaros lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the third position with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Titanes: J.Rodriguez 23+18reb+1ast, T.Trocha-Morelos 15+7reb+2ast, M.Jesus 14+9reb+1ast, E.Oglivie 9+6reb+5ast, D.Luque Soren 9+5reb, J.Lozano 5+5reb+4ast
Bucaros: K.Nino 21+6reb+2ast, M.Bermudez 14+7reb+2ast, K.Brown 12+5reb+6ast, J.Hollowell 12+9reb+2ast, J.Zapata 5+3reb+1ast, L.Joel 5+3reb



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