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Ronald Patten
Nejapa - ExSAL ST 68-69
ExSAL snatched a narrow win over Nejapa to force the decisive third game in the series. American forward Ronald Patten (201, college: Wisc.-Whitewater) saved the victory with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 26 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 blocks. Guard Emilio Abullarade (186-89) contributed with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American swingman Demetrius Thomas (203, college: Cerritos JC) replied with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 21 rebounds and Felix Aleman (-95) added 10 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Nejapa.
Top scorers:
Nejapa: D.Thomas 24+21reb+2ast, E.Paiz 14+1reb+1ast, F.Aleman 10+12reb+3ast, F.Cortez 9+5reb+5ast, J.Rodriguez 6+1reb+2ast, K.Mejia 3+2reb+1ast
ExSAL ST: R.Patten 29+26reb+4ast, E.Abullarade 17+5reb+6ast, L.Monge 13+3reb, W.Melendez 4+4reb+1ast, D.Rivas 4+3reb+4ast, R.Hercules 2+3reb+3ast
gschID: 699232
Brujos Izalco - Arcense 79-91
Arcense held off Brujos Izalco to sweep the series. Arcense forced 20 Brujos Izalco turnovers. They brought some defensive toughness making 13 blocks. Teodoro Romero (-85) had a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!), 27 rebounds and 7 blocks to lead the charge for the winners and guard Carlos Torres (170-85) chipped in 16 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 blocks during the contest. American center Jameel Best (206-94, college: Miss.Valley St., agency: Epic Sports Consulting LLC) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 24 rebounds and 8 blocks and forward Gustavo Galdamez (190-96) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 17 rebounds. Five Arcense and four Brujos Izalco players scored in double figures.
Top scorers:
Brujos Izalco: G.Galdamez 20+17reb+3ast, S.Leon 17+2reb+3ast, J.Best 15+24reb+1ast, H.Vigil 10+4reb+5ast, V.Maya 8+3reb+4ast, C.Toledo 8+2reb+2ast
Arcense: T.Romero 37+27reb, C.Torres 16+5reb+9ast, G.Oscar 15+6reb, R.Santos 13+10reb+4ast, T.Fernando 10+4reb+2ast, R.J 0
gschID: 699231
Ahuachapan - San Marcos 67-108
San Marcos advanced into the next round as they trounced Ahuachapan in Game 2. San Marcos dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Ahuachapan's 36. They outrebounded Ahuachapan 48-31 including 35 on the defensive glass. San Marcos looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Ronald Flores notched 30 points to lead the effort and Carlos Sorto supported him with 19 points and 14 rebounds. Four San Marcos players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 28 points and 11 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) by American swingman Jonathan Maxwell (192-82) did not help to save the game for Ahuachapan. Christopher Castro added 17 points for the hosts.
Top scorers:
Ahuachapan: J.Maxwell 28+11reb, C.Christopher 17+4reb+1ast, J.Martinez 10+5reb+4ast, K.Ramirez 4+5reb+2ast, D.Paiz 4+5reb+5ast, R.Maza 4+1reb+1ast
San Marcos: R.Flores 30+4reb+2ast, M.Mendoza 21+6reb+5ast, C.Sorto 19+14reb+2ast, C.Crossland 12+9reb+5ast, J.Barrera 8+3reb+8ast, N.Tovar 7+2reb
gschID: 699234
