POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Josue Avila
Here is the last round review presented by ESL.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Santa Tecla as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Santa Tecla smashed 7th ranked Aguila at home 96-75. Santa Tecla forced 23 Aguila turnovers. Forward Josue Avila (195-98) scored 18 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Cuban Yuniskel Molina (177-93) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. American-Colombian forward Freddy Asprilla (208-88, college: Canisius) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Santa Tecla (13-2) have an impressive six-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Aguila at the other side keeps the seventh place with ten games lost. They share the position with Halcones. Aguila will play next round against 11 Lobos trying to get back on the winning streak. Santa Tecla will try to continue on its current victory against seventh ranked Halcones in Sonzacate.
Fourth ranked Quezaltepeque (11-5) crushed at home 9th ranked 11 Lobos (3-12) by 22 points 101-79, which is the biggest margin this round. Americans were the main players on the court. Anthony Brown (193-89, college: Imperial Valley JC) notched 29 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and Eddie Ishman supported him with 28 points and 9 rebounds. Quezaltepeque's coach William Avalos felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 27 points and 20 rebounds by forward Patrick Wrencher (201-95, college: St.Francis, PA) did not help to save the game for 11 Lobos. Quezaltepeque moved-up to third place, which they share with Brujos Izalco. 11 Lobos at the other side keep the ninth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Cojute. Quezaltepeque will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. 11 Lobos will play on the road against Aguila (#8) in San Miguel and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
In the last two games of round 14 Halcones won against Santa Ana on the opponent's court 81-76. Isidro Metapan managed to outperform San Salvador in a home game 86-77.
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Santa Tecla - Aguila 96-75
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Santa Tecla as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Santa Tecla smashed 7th ranked Aguila at home 96-75. Santa Tecla forced 23 Aguila turnovers. Forward Josue Avila (195-98) scored 18 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Cuban Yuniskel Molina (177-93) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. American-Colombian forward Freddy Asprilla (208-88, college: Canisius) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists and Cuban point guard Osmel Oliva (178-87) scored 21 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Santa Tecla (13-2) have an impressive six-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Aguila at the other side keeps the seventh place with ten games lost. They share the position with Halcones. Aguila will play next round against 11 Lobos trying to get back on the winning streak. Santa Tecla will try to continue on its current victory against seventh ranked Halcones in Sonzacate.
Top scorers:
Santa Tecla: J.Avila 18+5reb, Y.Molina 16+5reb+1ast, L.Valdes 14+4reb+1ast, M.Hinestroza 10+5reb+4ast, A.Arias 8+2reb+2ast, D.Hernandez 7+5reb+2ast
Aguila: O.Oliva 21+3reb+2ast, A.Luis 15+6reb, F.Asprilla 15+15reb+5ast, C.Marquina 10+6reb, G.Imonti 6+1reb+3ast, J.Sermeno 4+5reb
gschID: 728990
Quezaltepeque - 11 Lobos 101-79
Fourth ranked Quezaltepeque (11-5) crushed at home 9th ranked 11 Lobos (3-12) by 22 points 101-79, which is the biggest margin this round. Quezaltepeque dominated down low during the game scoring 78 of its points in the paint compared to 11 Lobos' 54. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. Anthony Brown (193-89, college: Imperial Valley JC) notched 29 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and Eddie Ishman (196-86, college: Miles) supported him with 28 points and 9 rebounds. Quezaltepeque's coach William Avalos felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 27 points and 20 rebounds by forward Patrick Wrencher (201-95, college: St.Francis, PA) did not help to save the game for 11 Lobos. Forward Benjamin Merritt (202-92, college: Urbana) added 19 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Quezaltepeque moved-up to third place, which they share with Brujos Izalco. 11 Lobos at the other side keep the ninth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Cojute. Quezaltepeque will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. 11 Lobos will play on the road against Aguila (#8) in San Miguel and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Quezaltepeque: A.Brown 29+8reb+6ast, E.Ishman 28+9reb+1ast, D.Scott 16+10reb+2ast, R.Miranda 9+2reb+3ast, B.Garcia 9+10reb+4ast, D.Urias 4+1reb
11 Lobos: P.Wrencher 27+20reb+1ast, B.Merritt 19+5reb+2ast, D.Jaramillo 18+5reb+2ast, M.Tejada 7+3reb, R.Erick 4+1reb+1ast, R.Luis 2+1reb+5ast
gschID: 728991
Santa Ana - Halcones 76-81
There was a minor upset when 6th ranked Santa Ana (6-9) was defeated at home by eighth ranked Halcones (4-10) 81-76. Halcones dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Santa Ana's 32. They outrebounded Santa Ana 54-40 including 22 on the offensive glass. American power forward Darian Barnes (206-93, college: Neumann) notched a double-double by scoring 24 points and 20 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import forward Marcus Faison (196-94, college: Salem St.) supported him with 23 points and 21 rebounds. Barnes is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even a double-double of 25 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists by American forward Timothy Simmons (195-92, college: DBU) did not help to save the game for Santa Ana. Nicaraguan forward Dalton Cacho (190-93) added 16 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals for the hosts. Santa Ana's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending champion moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Aguila. Santa Ana at the other side keeps the sixth position with nine games lost. Halcones will play against league's leader Santa Tecla at home in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Santa Ana will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Halcones: D.Barnes 24+20reb+1ast, M.Faison 23+21reb+1ast, W.Kenny 22+7reb+5ast, E.Navarrete 8+2ast, P.Andres 2+5reb, A.Merino 2+1reb+1ast
Santa Ana: T.Simmons 25+10reb+5ast, D.Cacho 16+12reb+5ast, L.Vazquez 16+9reb+4ast, I.Sandoval 8+2ast, A.Gross Ruano 5+1reb, D.Pena 4+5reb
gschID: 728989
Isidro Metapan - San Salvador 86-77
Rather predictable result when second ranked Isidro Metapan (13-3) defeated at home 5th ranked San Salvador (8-8) 86-77. Strangely San Salvador outrebounded Isidro Metapan 56-33 including a 40-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. American Chris Blake (195-88, college: Detroit Mercy) notched 40 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and Nicaraguan center Bartel Lopez (213-89) supported him with 9 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 blocks. Even a double-double of 24 points and 25 rebounds by American forward James Milton (204-92, college: Stevenson) did not help to save the game for San Salvador. His fellow American import point guard Joshua Windham (190-94, college: Bluefield St.) added 17 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists for the guests. Four San Salvador players scored in double figures. Isidro Metapan maintains second position with 13-3 record having just one point less than leader Santa Tecla. San Salvador lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Isidro Metapan: C.Blake 40+6reb+2ast, J.Colorado 18+4reb+1ast, B.Lopez 9+15reb+6ast, M.Ramos 8+1reb+7ast, A.Regalado 6+2reb, M.Flores 3+7ast
San Salvador: J.Milton 24+25reb+1ast, Q.Scates 20+3reb+3ast, J.Windham 17+8reb+9ast, O.Rivera 11+12reb+2ast, A.Barahona 5, L.Escoto 0
gschID: 728988
