National League Round 16: Punto Rojo beat Santa Maria in the most crucial game of the week

Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

First ranked Punto Rojo faced 3rd ranked Santa Maria. Host Punto Rojo (13-1) smashed guests from (8-6) 113-70. Punto Rojo dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Santa Maria's 40. They outrebounded Santa Maria 46-27 including a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Punto Rojo looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Santa Maria's players. Argentinian Pablo Alderete (198-1993) fired 15 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Forward Johu Castillo (199-1999) chipped in 18 points and 9 rebounds. Punto Rojo's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ricardo Icaza (-1992) produced 24 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for lost side. Punto Rojo have an impressive 13-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-1 record. Santa Maria lost third consecutive game. Defending champion keeps the third place with six games lost. They share the position with Club Valle.
The game in Santo Domingo was also worth to mention about. 5th ranked Fuerza M. (5-9) played at the court of seventh ranked Guerreros (3-11). Guerreros managed to secure a 8-point victory 87-79. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Enrique Estrella (-1999) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals. Jose Obando contributed with 26 points for the winners. Juan Rojas (-1989) replied with 20 points and 5 rebounds for Fuerza M.Fuerza M.'s coach Frank Rodriguez rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Guerreros maintains seventh position with 3-11 record. Newly promoted Fuerza M. keeps the fifth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Triple E-Uda.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Tulcan. Local Caballeros (12-1) outscored 5th ranked Triple E-Uda (5-9) 122-75 on Saturday night. Worth to mention a quality performance of Robert Colon who helped to win the game recording 32 points and 6 assists. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Santiago Tamariz responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 16 rebounds. Caballeros have an impressive 12-game winning streak. Newly promoted Caballeros maintains second position with 12-1 record behind leader Punto Rojo. Triple E-Uda lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Fuerza M..

In the last two games of round 16 bottom-ranked Nesfebanor were crushed by Club Valle in a road game 86-60. Club Valle beat Guerreros at home 84-72.
The best stats of 16th round was 28 points and 6 rebounds by Arath Polanco of Guerreros.

Club Valle - Nesfebanor 86-60

There was no surprise when 8th ranked Nesfebanor (1-12) was crushed on the road by third ranked Club Valle (8-6) 86-60 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of American James Edmond Jr (205-1991, college: Lincoln, MO) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 7 rebounds and guard Francisco Bedoya (-1998) who added 16 points and 4 assists during the contest. Four Club Valle players scored in double figures. At the losing side Venezuelan power forward Greiber Cova (201-1993) responded with 24 points and 9 rebounds and Yolvis Granado scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Newly promoted Club Valle maintains third position with 8-6 record having five points less than leader Punto Rojo, which they share with Santa Maria. Nesfebanor lost eighth consecutive game. Nesfebanor at the other side, also newcomer in the league, stay at the bottom place with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Club Valle: J.Edmond Jr. 20+7reb+3ast, F.Bedoya 16+4reb+4ast, E.Mateo 15+1reb+2ast, C.Justin 12+9reb+2ast, C.David 8+2reb, D.Sanz 5+5reb
Nesfebanor: G.Cova 24+9reb+1ast, G.Yolvis 18+6reb, I.Benitez 6+2reb+1ast, R.Enrique 5+5reb, G.Julio 4+2reb+1ast, S.Bryan 3+9reb

Caballeros - Triple E-Uda 122-75

The game with biggest result difference took place in Tulcan. Local Caballeros (12-1) outscored 5th ranked Triple E-Uda (5-9) 122-75 on Saturday night. Caballeros dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Triple E-Uda's 36. They outrebounded Triple E-Uda 60-47 including a 52-37 advantage in defensive rebounds. Caballeros looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Caballeros made 10 blocks. Worth to mention a quality performance of American guard Robert Colon (187-1999, college: WSSU) who helped to win the game recording 32 points and 6 assists and the other American import power forward Mason Harrell (203-1997, college: WSSU) who added 6 points and 19 rebounds during the contest. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Santiago Tamariz (-1996) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 16 rebounds and point guard Milton Romo (-1990) scored 16 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Triple E-Uda players scored in double figures. Caballeros have an impressive 12-game winning streak. Newly promoted Caballeros maintains second position with 12-1 record behind leader Punto Rojo. Triple E-Uda lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Fuerza M..
Top scorers:
Caballeros: R.Colon 32+1reb+6ast, H.Kelly 22+3reb+1ast, A.Bady 16+2reb+1ast, M.Martinez 12+6reb+6ast, C.Delgado 11+7reb+2ast, A.Guerra 8+12reb+3ast
Triple E-Uda: S.Tamariz 24+16reb+2ast, M.Romo 16+9reb+7ast, F.Penafiel 10+6reb+3ast, J.Cordero 10+3reb, G.Rodrigo 7+2reb+1ast, C.Paul 6+11reb+2ast

Punto Rojo - Santa Maria 113-70

First ranked Punto Rojo faced 3rd ranked Santa Maria. Host Punto Rojo (13-1) smashed guests from (8-6) 113-70. Punto Rojo dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Santa Maria's 40. They outrebounded Santa Maria 46-27 including a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Punto Rojo looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Santa Maria's players. Argentinian Pablo Alderete (198-1993) fired 15 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Forward Johu Castillo (199-1999) chipped in 18 points and 9 rebounds. Punto Rojo's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ricardo Icaza (-1992) produced 24 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and American forward Jonathan Guzman (201-1998, college: Antelope Valley) added 15 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Punto Rojo and four Santa Maria players scored in double figures. Punto Rojo have an impressive 13-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-1 record. Santa Maria lost third consecutive game. Defending champion keeps the third place with six games lost. They share the position with Club Valle.
Top scorers:
Punto Rojo: M.Trelles 22+1reb, C.Johu 18+9reb+3ast, B.Abraham 17+6reb+3ast, P.Alderete 15+9reb+9ast, J.Cardenas 14+12reb+1ast, A.Rivadeneira 11+2ast
Santa Maria: R.Icaza 24+5reb+6ast, J.Guzman 15+7reb+1ast, N.Alejandro 15+2reb+1ast, M.Pablo 13+4reb+2ast, M.Renan 3+5reb+3ast, A.Jose 0+4reb+1ast

Guerreros - Fuerza M. 87-79

The game in Santo Domingo was also worth to mention about. 5th ranked Fuerza M. (5-9) played at the court of seventh ranked Guerreros (3-11). Guerreros managed to secure a 8-point victory 87-79. Guerreros made 25-of-33 charity shots (75.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 Fuerza M. turnovers. Fuerza M. was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Enrique Estrella (-1999) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals. Point guard Jose Obando (-1999) contributed with 26 points for the winners. Juan Rojas (-1989) replied with 20 points and 5 rebounds and Alioxi Ponce (-1995) added 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Fuerza M.Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Fuerza M.'s coach Frank Rodriguez rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Guerreros maintains seventh position with 3-11 record. Newly promoted Fuerza M. keeps the fifth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Triple E-Uda.
Top scorers:
Guerreros: O.Jose 26+2reb+3ast, P.Arath 21+5reb+2ast, E.Enrique 14+10reb+8ast, M.Francisco 12+7reb, R.Geovanny 10+15reb+1ast, V.Luis 2+4reb
Fuerza M.: R.Juan 20+5reb+1ast, P.Gonzalo 14+5reb+1ast, A.Ponce 13+6reb+4ast, H.Nerio 13+8reb, G.Eder 10+7reb+1ast, M.Franklin 4+5reb

Club Valle - Guerreros 84-72

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Club Valle (8-6) defeated at home 7th ranked Guerreros (3-11) 84-72 on Sunday. Club Valle had a 43-29 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Francisco Bedoya (-1998) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 5 rebounds and center Bryan Lara (-1997) who added 18 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Four Club Valle players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Arath Polanco (-2003) responded with 28 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) and forward Enrique Estrella (-1999) scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Newly promoted Club Valle maintains third position with 8-6 record having five points less than leader Punto Rojo, which they share with Santa Maria. Guerreros at the other side keep the seventh place with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
Club Valle: F.Bedoya 22+5reb+3ast, L.Bryan 18+10reb+2ast, E.Mateo 13+6reb+3ast, T.Felix 10+17reb+1ast, C.Justin 9+13reb+1ast, C.David 7+1reb+1ast
Guerreros: P.Arath 28+6reb+3ast, E.Enrique 16+7reb+2ast, O.Jose 13+3reb, R.Geovanny 6+17reb, M.Francisco 6+9reb+2ast, C.Daniel 3+6reb



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