Liga WPlay Round 10 (Regular Season): Carrib.Storm defeat Bucaros in the game between Top 4 teams

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in Liga Wplay. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

An interesting game for Storm (8-0) which played road game in Bucaramanga against their biggest opponent Bucaros (5-2). Top-ranked Storm managed to get a 14-point victory 92-78. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Bucaros. Carrib.Storm dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Bucaros' 32 and made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Romario Roque (175-1998) who helped to win the game recording 23 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Dominican power forward Jean Quezada (206) contributed with 15 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Panamanian Josimar Ayarza (205-1987, college: Southern Miss) replied with 19 points for Bucaros. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Storm have an impressive six-game winning streak. Carrib.Storm maintains first position with 8-0 record. Bucaros at the other side keep the second place with two games lost. Carrib.Storm will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bucaros will play at home against Piratas and are hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Liga Wplay top team - Storm (8-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they beat sixth ranked Piratas (2-6) in San Andres Island 92-75. The former international guard Romario Roque (175-1998) scored 19 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Jean Quezada chipped in 17 points and 15 rebounds during the contest. Storm's coach Jaime Ortiz allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side American point guard Jeremy Smith (180-1997, college: CSUSB, agency: Diamond Sports) responded with 29 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Undefeated Storm have an impressive six-game winning streak. Carrib.Storm maintains first position with 8-0 record. Piratas lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh place with six games lost. Carrib.Storm will play against league's second-placed Bucaros in Bucaramanga in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Piratas will play on the road against the league's second-placed Bucaros (#2) in Bucaramanga and hope to get back on the winning track.
Bottom-ranked Cimarrones is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their ninth consecutive match to sixth ranked Corsarios (3-4) 75-59 on Monday evening. Jalen Brooks notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort. Even 14 points and 6 rebounds by Gianfranco Espindola did not help to save the game for Cimarrones. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Corsarios have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place. Loser Cimarrones still closes the standings with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Other games in round 10 were not that significant. Piratas were beaten by Motilones on the road 81-63. Motilones won against Piratas on its own court 80-66. Winless Cimarrones were outscored by Corsarios in Cartagena 73-51. Corsarios managed to beat Toros Del Valle at home 76-65.
The most impressive performance of 10th round was 17 points and 10 rebounds by Cameron Burrell of Corsarios.



Motilones - Piratas 81-63

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Motilones (5-3) beat 6th ranked Piratas (2-6) in Cucuta 81-63 on Sunday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Motilones made 7 blocks. Dominican Diego Colon (188-2001, agency: BMS Sport Agency) notched 22 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and Dominican power forward Juan Rosario (203-1999, agency: BMS Sport Agency) supported him with 14 points, 11 rebounds and 7 blocks. Motilones' coach Richard Ortega used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 14 points and 7 rebounds by American point guard Jeremy Smith (180-1997, college: CSUSB, agency: Diamond Sports) did not help to save the game for Piratas. His fellow American import center Justin Motley (208-1998, college: Bellevue) added 10 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Motilones moved-up to third place. Piratas lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with six games lost. Motilones will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Piratas will play against the league's second-placed Bucaros (#2) in Bucaramanga and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Motilones: D.Colon 22+6reb+2ast, M.Dicent 16+1reb+6ast, J.Rosario 14+11reb+2ast, S.Ballas 7+4reb+1ast, M.Caicedo 7, G.Diaz 4+7reb+1ast
Piratas: J.Smith 14+7reb+3ast, J.Motley 10+7reb, M.Tarrance 8+4reb, T.Perry 8+2reb, S.Ramirez 7+1reb, Y.Mosquera-Perea 7+3reb+1ast

Motilones - Piratas 80-66

Rather expected game when 6th ranked Piratas (2-6) lost to fourth ranked Motilones (5-3) in Cucuta 66-80 on Monday. Motilones dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Piratas' 34. Motilones forced 20 Piratas turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Motilones made 7 blocks. Dominican power forward Juan Rosario (203-1999, agency: BMS Sport Agency) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points, 18 rebounds and 7 blocks to lead the effort and Dominican point guard Miguel Dicent (190-1994, college: Morehead St., agency: BMS Sport Agency) supported him with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Motilones' coach Richard Ortega used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 16 points by American guard Ty Perry (193-1998, college: New Haven, agency: Helping Ballers) did not help to save the game for Piratas. The former international guard Yesid Mosquera-Perea (198-1996, college: Life) added 14 points for lost side. Motilones moved-up to third place. Piratas lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with six games lost. Motilones will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Piratas will play against the league's second-placed Bucaros (#2) in Bucaramanga and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Motilones: J.Rosario 22+18reb, M.Dicent 15+5reb+7ast, D.Colon 11+3reb+1ast, G.Diaz 9+2reb+1ast, S.Ballas 7+2reb, Y.Altamar 7+5reb+3ast
Piratas: T.Perry 16+3reb, Y.Mosquera-Perea 14+3reb+1ast, J.Smith 9+5reb+1ast, M.Tarrance 7+5reb, M.Parra 7+8reb, R.Pena 7+10reb+1ast

Corsarios - Cimarrones 75-59

Bottom-ranked Cimarrones is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their ninth consecutive match to sixth ranked Corsarios (3-4) 75-59 on Monday evening. Corsarios dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Cimarrones' 24. They outrebounded Cimarrones 43-30 including 32 on the defensive glass. American swingman Jalen Brooks (196, college: LSUS, agency: Players Group) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and Argentinian point guard Nicolas Paletta (179-1987) supported him with 9 points and 5 assists. Even 14 points and 6 rebounds by Uruguayan forward Gianfranco Espindola (196-1999) did not help to save the game for Cimarrones. American center Travion Leonard (203-1993, college: Barry, agency: Interperformances) added 13 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Corsarios have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place. Loser Cimarrones still closes the standings with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Corsarios: J.Brooks 18+12reb, A.Carmona 10+3reb+3ast, A.Minota 10+4reb+1ast, H.Mosquera-Perea 9+6reb+1ast, N.Paletta 9+4reb+5ast, C.Burrell 7+4reb+1ast
Cimarrones: G.Espindola 14+6reb+3ast, T.Leonard 13+7reb+3ast, M.Fernandez 11+1reb, C.Hamil 9+4reb+2ast, J.Perez 5+2reb+4ast, N.Young 3+2reb+1ast

Corsarios - Cimarrones 73-51

Rather predictable result when sixth ranked Corsarios (3-4) rolled over bottom-ranked Cimarrones (0-9) in Cartagena 73-51 on Tuesday. Corsarios forced 22 Cimarrones turnovers. American swingman Jalen Brooks (196, college: LSUS, agency: Players Group) notched a double-double by scoring 26 points and 14 rebounds to lead the effort and Argentinian point guard Nicolas Paletta (179-1987) supported him with 13 points and 8 assists. Even 9 points and 7 rebounds by Uruguayan forward Gianfranco Espindola (196-1999) did not help to save the game for Cimarrones. Venezuelan forward Miguel Fernandez (194-1992) added 11 points for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Corsarios have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place. Loser Cimarrones still closes the standings with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Corsarios: J.Brooks 26+14reb+1ast, N.Paletta 13+2reb+8ast, M.Bermudez 12+4reb, A.Minota 8+2reb, A.Carmona 7+2reb, I.Payano 5+3reb
Cimarrones: M.Fernandez 11+4reb, G.Espindola 9+7reb+3ast, T.Leonard 8+1reb, J.Padilla 7+8reb, A.Jaimes 7+3reb, N.Young 4

Bucaros - Carrib.Storm 78-92

An interesting game for Storm (8-0) which played road game in Bucaramanga against their biggest opponent Bucaros (5-2). Top-ranked Storm managed to get a 14-point victory 92-78. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Bucaros. Carrib.Storm dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Bucaros' 32 and made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Romario Roque (175-1998) who helped to win the game recording 23 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Dominican power forward Jean Quezada (206) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Four Storm players scored in double figures. Panamanian Josimar Ayarza (205-1987, college: Southern Miss) replied with 19 points and international power forward Sebastian Valencia (200-1997) added 12 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Bucaros. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Storm have an impressive six-game winning streak. Carrib.Storm maintains first position with 8-0 record. Bucaros at the other side keep the second place with two games lost. Carrib.Storm will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bucaros will play at home against Piratas and are hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Carrib.Storm: R.Roque 23+5reb+6ast, D.Holloway 18+4ast, J.Quezada 15+11reb, A.Grant 14+2reb+3ast, O.Munoz 8+4ast, J.Hernandez 8+9reb
Bucaros: J.Ayarza 19+4reb+2ast, S.Valencia 12+7reb+2ast, D.Soler 10+3reb+1ast, J.Marquez 10+1reb, G.Lawal 9+10reb+1ast, N.Priddy 7+1reb+2ast

Carrib.Storm - Piratas 92-75

Liga Wplay top team - Storm (8-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they beat sixth ranked Piratas (2-6) in San Andres Island 92-75. Carrib.Storm players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. They brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. The former international guard Romario Roque (175-1998) scored 19 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Dominican power forward Jean Quezada (206) chipped in 17 points and 15 rebounds during the contest. Four Storm players scored in double figures. Storm's coach Jaime Ortiz allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side American point guard Jeremy Smith (180-1997, college: CSUSB, agency: Diamond Sports) responded with 29 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists and his fellow American import guard Marcus Tarrance (198-1991, college: MTSU) scored 18 points and 5 rebounds. Storm have an impressive six-game winning streak. Carrib.Storm maintains first position with 8-0 record. Piratas lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh place with six games lost. Carrib.Storm will play against league's second-placed Bucaros in Bucaramanga in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Piratas will play on the road against the league's second-placed Bucaros (#2) in Bucaramanga and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Carrib.Storm: D.Holloway 23+5reb+3ast, A.Grant 19+7reb+4ast, R.Roque 19+7reb+9ast, J.Quezada 17+15reb, J.Salcedo 6+1ast, K.Walters 4+2reb+1ast
Piratas: J.Smith 29+6reb+8ast, M.Tarrance 18+5reb, M.Parra 10+5reb, J.Motley 6+9reb+1ast, D.Blanco 5+2reb+1ast, Y.Mosquera-Perea 4+4reb+1ast

Corsarios - Toros Del Valle 76-65

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 5th ranked Toros (2-3) lost to sixth ranked Corsarios (3-4) in Cartagena 65-76 on Saturday. Corsarios outrebounded Toros Del Valle 44-33 including 36 on the defensive glass. American forward Cameron Burrell (201-2000, college: Lindenwood, agency: Players Group) notched a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import swingman Jalen Brooks (196, college: LSUS, agency: Players Group) supported him with 17 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Four Corsarios players scored in double figures. Even 17 points (made all of his eight free throws) by American-Dominican Gerardo Suero (196-1989, college: Albany, agency: BMS Sport Agency) did not help to save the game for Toros Del Valle. International guard Hayner Montano (190-1997) added 15 points for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Corsarios have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place. Toros Del Valle lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. Corsarios will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Toros Del Valle will play against Titanes (#4) in Barranquilla and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Corsarios: J.Brooks 17+7reb+2ast, C.Burrell 17+10reb+3ast, H.Mosquera-Perea 13+9reb, A.Carmona 12+5reb+3ast, R.Torres 7+5reb, N.Paletta 6+5reb+6ast
Toros Del Valle: G.Suero 17+4reb+1ast, H.Montano 15+3reb, L.Moreno 13+2reb+1ast, L.Grueso 4+7reb, S.Mojica 4+2reb, C.Solis 3+3reb