LDC Round 1: Santiago Max lose to Fenix

The Regular Season in LDC just started. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Santiago Max at the home court on Wednesday night. Hosts were defeated by Fenix 90-84. Albertson Pimentel (185) stepped up and scored 22 points for the winners and power forward Leonacis Pena (198) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side forward Franklyn Jaquez (197-1997) responded with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Santiago: Fenix and Santiago Basket. Santiago Basket was defeated at home 79-86 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Guard Jefry Arias (182-1997) nailed 24 points for the winning side and Yensi Jimenez accounted for 15 points and 5 rebounds. Costa Rican forward Daniel Shedden (193-1996, college: MSUB) came up with 17 points and 6 rebounds for Santiago Basket in the defeat. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game between Top Four teams took place in . host Del Patio edged Santiago Basket 88-85. Hipolito Cabrera fired 23 points for the winners. Derekjeter Mejia produced 24 points for lost side. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

In the last game of round 1 Santiago Max won against Del Patio on the opponent's court 97-91.

Santiago Max - Fenix 84-90

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Santiago Max at the home court on Wednesday night. Hosts were defeated by Fenix 90-84. Albertson Pimentel (185) stepped up and scored 22 points for the winners and power forward Leonacis Pena (198) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side forward Franklyn Jaquez (197-1997) responded with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds and Jhoan Pena scored 18 points. Five Fenix and four Santiago Max players scored in double figures. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Santiago Max: J.Franklyn 26+10reb+2ast, P.Jhoan 18+4reb+2ast, C.Martinez 13+4reb+2ast, I.Lopez 10+6reb+3ast, S.Franklyn 6+2reb+1ast, T.Victor 5+3reb+1ast
Fenix: P.Albertson 22+4reb+2ast, J.Yensi 16+4reb+2ast, P.Leonacis 15+5reb+2ast, A.Jefry 15+3reb+3ast, R.Sammy 12+3reb+2ast, M.Saint Hilaire 3+2reb

Del Patio - Santiago Basket 88-85

The game between Top Four teams took place in . host Del Patio edged Santiago Basket 88-85. Del Patio dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Santiago Basket's 42. Hipolito Cabrera (186) fired 23 points for the winners. American forward Ralph Bellamy (193, college: Harris-Stowe St.) chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds. Four Del Patio players scored in double figures. Guard Derekjeter Mejia (182-2001) produced 24 points and Canadian guard Michael Tillman (195-1996, college: SUNY Adirondack) added 15 points respectively for lost side. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Santiago Basket: D.Mejia 24+4reb+1ast, M.Tillman 15+3reb+1ast, J.Knight 11+3reb+1ast, M.Almonte 9+4reb+2ast, D.Americo 9+2reb+1ast, P.Jordy 5+3reb+1ast
Del Patio: C.Hipolito 23+3reb+1ast, R.Bellamy 18+7reb+2ast, R.Joan 17+4reb+2ast, G.Joel 10+5reb+2ast, M.Brahian 9+3reb+1ast, A.Yodael 4+6reb+2ast

Del Patio - Santiago Max 91-97

There was a minor upset when Del Patio was defeated at home by Santiago Max 97-91 on Friday. Santiago Max outrebounded Del Patio 45-34 including 18 on the offensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Santiago Max made 7 blocks. Forward Carlos Martinez (194) fired 24 points for the winners. Victor Torres chipped in 19 points. Four Santiago Max players scored in double figures. Santiago Max's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Brahian Mendez produced 32 points and forward Yodael Almonte added 21 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Del Patio: M.Brahian 32+4reb+2ast, A.Yodael 21+6reb+3ast, C.Hipolito 14+4reb+2ast, R.Bellamy 7+8reb+2ast, S.Marlin 6+3reb+1ast, J.Daniel 5+4reb+2ast
Santiago Max: C.Martinez 24+4reb+2ast, T.Victor 19+4reb+2ast, S.Franklyn 12+2reb+4ast, J.Franklyn 10+12reb+2ast, P.Jhoan 10+4reb+2ast, N.Darbert 9+5reb+1ast

Santiago Basket - Fenix 79-86

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Santiago: Fenix and Santiago Basket. Santiago Basket was defeated at home 79-86 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Santiago Basket was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Guard Jefry Arias (182-1997) nailed 24 points for the winning side and guard Yensi Jimenez (189-1998) accounted for 15 points and 5 rebounds. Costa Rican forward Daniel Shedden (193-1996, college: MSUB) came up with 17 points and 6 rebounds and guard Derekjeter Mejia (182-2001) added 17 points respectively for Santiago Basket in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Santiago Basket: D.Shedden 17+6reb+3ast, D.Mejia 17+4reb+3ast, J.Knight 15+4reb+3ast, A.Liriano 11+4reb+2ast, T.Romero 6+10reb+2ast, M.Almonte 6+8reb+2ast
Fenix: A.Jefry 24+4reb+2ast, R.Sammy 17+4reb+2ast, J.Yensi 15+5reb+3ast, P.Leonacis 12+8reb+3ast, M.Andy 8+5reb+2ast, P.Albertson 6+3reb+2ast



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