LDC Round 3 (Regular Season): Don Bosco hands first loss to Tamboril

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Tamboril (0-1) in Moca on Wednesday night. Visitors were edged by Don Bosco (1-1) 92-89. It was a good game for Robin Vargas who led his team to a victory with 20 points. Erick Pichardo contributed with 20 points for the winners. Don Bosco's coach used entire bench in such tough game. Swingman Juan Valenzuela (191-1995) answered with 27 points and 8 rebounds for Tamboril. Don Bosco are looking forward to face Los Rieles (#5) in San Francisco in the next round. Tamboril will play against San Sebastian and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Important game to mention about took place in . Parque Hostos (4-2) saved a 1-point victory at home edging Puerto Plata (1-5) 83-82 in the game for the third place. It was a great evening for Adonis Nunez (191-1996) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points and 5 rebounds. Emmanuel Cruz helped adding 21 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was naturalized Venezuelan Kelvin Pena (193-1980, college: Southeastern) with 20 points. Parque Hostos will again play against Puerto Plata (#4) at home in the next round. Puerto Plata will play against Ponton in La Vega to get more than just one victory in their record.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Moca: La Cancha (#1) and Don Bosco (#2). La Cancha (3-0) won against visiting Don Bosco (1-1) 100-95. It was an exceptional evening for Andy Perez who led the winners and scored 22 points. La Cancha's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Chris Bencosme came up with 24 points for Don Bosco in the defeat. La Cancha will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Don Bosco will play against Los Rieles and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 3: Ponton beat LDC Ignite on the road 100-88. Immortals won against Parque Hostos on its own court 111-96. La Cancha managed to outperform San Sebastian in Moca 94-90. Winless Los Rieles lost to undefeated Jose Horacio at home 89-98. Ponton was defeated by Immortals on the opponent's court 92-96. LDC Ignite was smashed by Parque Hostos in a home game 96-120.
The most impressive performance of 3rd round was 19 points and 5 rebounds by Dominick Rosario of La Cancha.



Don Bosco - Tamboril 92-89

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Tamboril (0-1) in Moca on Wednesday night. Visitors were edged by Don Bosco (1-1) 92-89. It was a good game for Robin Vargas who led his team to a victory with 20 points. Erick Pichardo contributed with 20 points for the winners. Don Bosco's coach used entire bench in such tough game. Swingman Juan Valenzuela (191-1995) answered with 27 points and 8 rebounds and guard Sammy Rodriguez (185) added 19 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Tamboril. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Don Bosco are looking forward to face Los Rieles (#5) in San Francisco in the next round. Tamboril will play against San Sebastian and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Don Bosco: R.Vargas 20+4reb+1ast, E.Pichardo 20+4reb+1ast, L.Reyes 14+4reb+2ast, W.Disla 12+3reb+2ast, C.Bencosme 8+3reb+2ast, J.Amarante 7+3reb+1ast
Tamboril: V.Juan 27+8reb+2ast, F.Ambel 19+4reb+1ast, R.Sammy 19+5reb+2ast, M.Andy 10+8reb+2ast, D.Aldem 5+2reb, T.Alison 4+2reb+1ast

LDC Ignite - Ponton 88-100

No shocking result in a game when Ponton (5-1) beat on the road LDC Ignite (1-6) 100-88 on Wednesday. Ponton dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to LDC Ignite's 54. It was an exceptional evening for forward Brayan Rosado (196-2001) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 10 rebounds. Swingman Randy Santos (195-2000) accounted for 24 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. American guard Kylon Jarreau (185, college: Adrian) came up with 24 points and the other American import guard Khalil OBannon (190, college: Yavapai CC) added 20 points and 5 rebounds respectively for LDC Ignite in the defeat. Five Ponton and four LDC Ignite players scored in double figures. Ponton will meet at home Puerto Plata (#4) in the next round. LDC Ignite will play against Immortals in Santiago and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Ponton: B.Rosado 32+10reb+2ast, R.Santos 24+7reb+2ast, H.Feliz 14+5reb+2ast, O.Lantigua 10+4reb+8ast, A.Capellan 10+2reb+1ast, J.Flores 6+2reb+2ast
LDC Ignite: J.Kylon 24+4reb+1ast, O.Khalil 20+5reb+2ast, O.Ewele 16+6reb+1ast, B.Ralph 14+7reb+2ast, O.Kam 8+4reb+2ast, S.Ubezonu 4+2reb+1ast

Immortals - Parque Hostos 111-96

The game between closely ranked teams ended with Parque Hostos' (4-2) road loss to Immortals (5-2) in Santiago 96-111 on Wednesday. Immortals dominated down low during the game scoring 84 of its points in the paint compared to Parque Hostos' 50. Immortals looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Parque Hostos' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Immortals made 7 blocks. It was an exceptional evening for forward Randy Ovalle (201-2004) who led the winners with a triple-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Edwin Espinal (198-1996) accounted for 18 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Adonis Nunez (191-1996) came up with 20 points and 5 rebounds and guard Emmanuel Cruz (187-2001, college: Lamar CC) added 20 points respectively for Parque Hostos in the defeat. Five Immortals and four Parque Hostos players scored in double figures. Parque Hostos' coach rotated eleven players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Immortals will meet at home LDC Ignite (#5) in the next round. Parque Hostos will play against Puerto Plata and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Immortals: E.Espinal 18+7reb+3ast, Y.Jimenez 18+4reb+2ast, A.Gil 17+4reb+2ast, J.Arias 16+4reb+3ast, R.Ovalle 15+10reb+10ast, A.Francisco 9+8reb+2ast
Parque Hostos: A.Nunez 20+5reb+2ast, C.Emmanuel 20+4reb+3ast, C.Francis 10+4reb+1ast, M.Saul 10+4reb+1ast, A.Bryan 8+2reb+1ast, P.Alexander 8

San Sebastian - La Cancha 90-94

Very predictable result when La Cancha (3-0) won against on the road San Sebastian (0-2) 94-90 on Wednesday. It was an exceptional evening for Wilbert Carmona who led the winners and scored 26 points. Dominick Rosario accounted for 21 points and 4 assists for the winning side. Guard Nargenis Ulloa (182-1997) came up with 26 points and 4 assists and James Urena added 15 points respectively for San Sebastian in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. San Sebastian's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. La Cancha will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. San Sebastian will play against Tamboril (#4) and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
La Cancha: W.Carmona 26+4reb+1ast, D.Rosario 21+4reb+4ast, J.Guzman 18+9reb+2ast, A.Perez 10+3reb+1ast, W.Perez 10+5reb+1ast, D.Martinez 9+2reb+2ast
San Sebastian: U.Nargenis 26+4reb+4ast, U.James 15+3reb+2ast, N.Kevin 14+4reb+1ast, R.Dominic 10+4reb+1ast, P.Wisin 10+3reb+2ast, D.Jesus Rafael 5+2reb+2ast

Parque Hostos - Puerto Plata 83-82

Important game to mention about took place in . Parque Hostos (4-2) saved a 1-point victory at home edging Puerto Plata (1-5) 83-82 in the game for the third place. It was a great evening for Adonis Nunez (191-1996) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points and 5 rebounds. Guard Emmanuel Cruz (187-2001, college: Lamar CC) helped adding 21 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was naturalized Venezuelan Kelvin Pena (193-1980, college: Southeastern) with 20 points and guard Alberto Ozuna (184-1985) scored 15 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Parque Hostos will again play against Puerto Plata (#4) at home in the next round. Puerto Plata will play against Ponton in La Vega to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Parque Hostos: N.Adonis 25+5reb+2ast, E.Cruz 21+5reb+2ast, S.Mejia 14+4reb+2ast, F.Compres 10+4reb, M.Duran 5+1reb+2ast, K.Ventura 5
Puerto Plata: K.Pena 20+4reb+2ast, O.Alberto 15+4reb+1ast, S.Alberto 14+4reb+1ast, V.Henry 10+3reb+2ast, S.Hansel 7+2reb+2ast, G.Marcel 6+1reb

Los Rieles - Jose Horacio 89-98

The game between closely ranked teams ended with Los Rieles' (0-2) home loss to Jose Horacio (2-0) in San Francisco 89-98 on Friday. It was an exceptional evening for Kelvin Rodriguez who led the winners and scored 32 points and 6 rebounds. Leandro Rosario accounted for 26 points for the winning side. Wandy Sanchez came up with 22 points and Manuel Mateo added 17 points respectively for Los Rieles in the defeat. Four Los Rieles players scored in double figures. Jose Horacio will meet Don Bosco (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Los Rieles will play against Don Bosco in Moca and look forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Jose Horacio: K.Rodriguez 32+6reb+2ast, L.Rosario 26+3reb+2ast, O.Liriano 21+4reb+1ast, D.Almonte 7+2reb, R.Lebron 5+1reb, A.Galera 5+3reb
Los Rieles: S.Wandy 22+4reb+1ast, M.Manuel 17+4reb+1ast, P.Miguel 11+3reb+2ast, B.Jeury 10, F.Marcos 8+1reb, M.Delvis 8+4reb+1ast

Immortals - Ponton 96-92

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when Immortals (5-2) defeated Ponton (5-1) in Santiago 96-92 on Friday. Immortals looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Immortals made 11 blocks. It was an exceptional evening for Edwin Espinal (198-1996) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Power forward Leonacis Pena (201-2002) accounted for 20 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winning side. Forward Brayan Rosado (196-2001) came up with 23 points and 9 rebounds and swingman Randy Santos (195-2000) added 23 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Ponton in the defeat. Five Ponton players scored in double figures. Ponton's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Immortals will meet at home LDC Ignite (#5) in the next round. Ponton will play against Puerto Plata (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Immortals: E.Espinal 24+12reb+4ast, L.Pena 20+10reb+3ast, J.Arias 17+4reb+2ast, Y.Jimenez 10+4reb+2ast, A.Gil 9+5reb+4ast, R.Ovalle 8+8reb+5ast
Ponton: R.Brayan 23+9reb+2ast, S.Randy 23+8reb+2ast, L.Oniel 12+4reb+8ast, F.Henry 10+7reb+2ast, F.Josue 10+6reb+2ast, C.Aldwin 5+2reb+2ast

LDC Ignite - Parque Hostos 96-120

The game between closely ranked teams ended with LDC Ignite's (1-6) home loss to Parque Hostos (4-2) 96-120 on Friday. It was an exceptional evening for Adonis Nunez (191-1996) who led the winners and scored 22 points and 6 rebounds. Alexander Perez accounted for 26 points for the winning side. Parque Hostos' coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Kylon Jarreau (185, college: Adrian) came up with 27 points and the other American import swingman Ralph Bellamy (194-1996, college: Harris-Stowe St.) added 19 points and 10 rebounds respectively for LDC Ignite in the defeat. Five Parque Hostos and four LDC Ignite players scored in double figures. Parque Hostos will meet at home Puerto Plata (#4) in the next round. LDC Ignite will play against Immortals in Santiago and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Parque Hostos: A.Perez 26+4reb+1ast, N.Adonis 22+6reb+3ast, E.Cruz 16+6reb+5ast, W.Moronta 16+3reb+1ast, S.Mejia 15+6reb+2ast, H.Santana 12+2reb+2ast
LDC Ignite: J.Kylon 27+4reb+2ast, B.Ralph 19+10reb+1ast, O.Kam 15+5reb+3ast, O.Khalil 10+4reb+2ast, N.Angel 10+3reb+2ast, O.Ewele 8+6reb+1ast

La Cancha - Don Bosco 100-95

Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Moca: La Cancha (#1) and Don Bosco (#2). La Cancha (3-0) won against visiting Don Bosco (1-1) 100-95. It was an exceptional evening for Andy Perez who led the winners and scored 22 points. Dominick Rosario accounted for 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. La Cancha's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Chris Bencosme came up with 24 points and Warlyn Disla added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Don Bosco in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. La Cancha will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Don Bosco will play against Los Rieles and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
La Cancha: A.Perez 22+4reb+2ast, D.Rosario 19+5reb+3ast, D.Martinez 17+4reb+1ast, W.Carmona 16+3reb+2ast, W.Perez 10+4reb+1ast, J.Guzman 6+7reb+2ast
Don Bosco: B.Chris 24+4reb+1ast, D.Warlyn 16+5reb+2ast, B.Darwin 16+3reb+1ast, B.Starling 14+3reb+2ast, R.Jackson 9+1reb, A.Erick 7+3reb+2ast