Liga MB Round 12: Brujos defeat Santa Tecla

The fans could enjoy quite many interesting games in the last round. The round ended with defeat of the leader and favorites losing the games. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Santa Tecla (12-2) in Izalco on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by sixth ranked Brujos (6-8) 87-80. Brujos looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Brujos made 13 blocks. It was a good game for Guyanese-American power forward Anthony Moe (207-90, college: Millersville) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 23 rebounds and 7 blocks. Cuban point guard Osmel Oliva (180-87) contributed with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Brujos' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Puerto Rican forward Owens Perez (203-92) replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 20 rebounds and 8 assists for Santa Tecla. Brujos maintains sixth position with 6-8 record. Defending champion Santa Tecla still keeps top place with two games lost.
An interesting game for Santa Ana (10-4) which hosted in Santa Ana 4th ranked Cojute (8-6). Third ranked Santa Ana had an easy win 121-82. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Cojute. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of center Marc Montavious (206-90, college: Georgetown, KY) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points, 19 rebounds and 5 assists and Eddie Ishman who added 21 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was swingman Andravious Smith (196-95, college: Tougaloo) with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 21 rebounds. 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 Ana have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with San Salvador. Cojute at the other side keeps the fourth position with six games lost.
The game in San Vicente was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Aguila (6-7) played at the court of 7th ranked Fantasmas (2-12). Aguila defeated Fantasmas 84-72 on Thursday. The winners were led by Oreste Torres who had that evening a double-double by scoring 24 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 20 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks by Harrison Rieger did not help to save the game for Fantasmas. Aguila maintains fifth position with 6-7 record. Fantasmas lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 12 games lost.
The game in San Vicente was also worth to mention about. Sixth ranked Brujos (6-8) played at the court of 7th ranked Fantasmas (2-12). Brujos defeated Fantasmas 97-86. The best player for the winners was Anthony Moe who had a double-double by scoring 29 points, 17 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Brujos maintains sixth position with 6-8 record. Fantasmas lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 12 games lost.
The game in Chalchuapa supposed to be also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Aguila (6-7) played at the court of 8th ranked Chalchuapa (1-12). Aguila smashed Chalchuapa 103-79 on Sunday. It was a good game for Oreste Torres who led his team to a victory with 30 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Chalchuapa's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Aguila maintains fifth position with 6-7 record. Chalchuapa lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 12 games lost.

In the last game of round 12 bottom-ranked Chalchuapa was smashed by San Salvador on the road 128-73.

Fantasmas - Aguila 72-84

The game in San Vicente was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Aguila (6-7) played at the court of 7th ranked Fantasmas (2-12). Aguila defeated Fantasmas 84-72 on Thursday. They outrebounded Fantasmas 51-39 including 17 on the offensive glass. Aguila looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by Cuban Oreste Torres (204-87) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 24 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists and Lee Vasquez (177-91) supported him with 24 points, 5 assists and 6 steals. Four Aguila players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 20 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks by American forward Harrison Rieger (193-98) did not help to save the game for Fantasmas. Guard Carlos Sorto (185-97) added 17 points and 9 rebounds. Aguila maintains fifth position with 6-7 record. Fantasmas lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Fantasmas: R.Harrison 20+13reb+5ast, C.Sorto 17+9reb+2ast, H.Carlos 12+5reb+2ast, M.Francisco 8+5reb+2ast, J.Nelson 8+2reb+2ast, M.Josue 7+2reb+2ast
Aguila: V.Lee 24+4reb+5ast, O.Torres 24+17reb+4ast, C.Marquina 12+6reb+2ast, E.Contreras 10+3reb+7ast, C.Hernandez 9+8reb, M.Aguilar 5+12reb+5ast

Brujos - Santa Tecla 87-80

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Santa Tecla (12-2) in Izalco on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by sixth ranked Brujos (6-8) 87-80. Brujos looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Brujos made 13 blocks. It was a good game for Guyanese-American power forward Anthony Moe (207-90, college: Millersville) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 23 rebounds and 7 blocks. Cuban point guard Osmel Oliva (180-87) contributed with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Brujos' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Puerto Rican forward Owens Perez (203-92) replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 20 rebounds and 8 assists and Venezuelan forward Darwin Jaramillo (192-86) added 19 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Santa Tecla. Four Santa Tecla players scored in double figures. Brujos maintains sixth position with 6-8 record. Defending champion Santa Tecla still keeps top place with two games lost.
Top scorers:
Santa Tecla: D.Jaramillo 19+5reb+1ast, V.Brian 16+5reb+2ast, O.Perez 16+20reb+8ast, L.Valdez 14+7reb+1ast, B.Garcia 7+8reb+1ast, C.Arias 6+4reb+1ast
Brujos: A.Moe 34+23reb+3ast, O.Oliva 21+6reb+7ast, J.Araujo 12+5reb+2ast, T.Carter 8+8reb+3ast, M.Lahud 5+2ast, R.Santos 3+2reb

San Salvador - Chalchuapa 128-73

No shocking result in a game when third ranked San Salvador (10-4) crushed at home bottom-ranked Chalchuapa (1-12) 128-73 on Friday. San Salvador shot the lights out from three sinking 19 long-distance shots on high 51.4 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Chalchuapa's players. It was a good game for American-Puerto Rican forward Julian Torres (206-97, college: LSUA) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). American Chris Blake (195-88, college: Detroit) contributed with 34 points (!!!) and 7 assists for the winners. Four San Salvador players scored in double figures. American forward Jose Ortiz (190-90, college: DelVal) replied with 33 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Marcus Feagin (192-91) added 13 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Chalchuapa. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. San Salvador have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Santa Ana. Chalchuapa lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Chalchuapa: J.Ortiz 33+7reb+1ast, F.Marcus 13+11reb+1ast, M.Gonzalez 11+6reb, D.Valle Fernando 6+2reb, J.Cruz 6+4reb+1ast, C.Fortenberry-Miller 2+8reb+2ast
San Salvador: C.Blake 34+3reb+7ast, J.Torres 27+15reb+4ast, R.Martinez 16+1reb+2ast, P.Figueroa 16+1reb+1ast, M.William 9+4reb+4ast, S.Bandek 9+2reb+2ast

Santa Ana - Cojute 121-82

An interesting game for Santa Ana (10-4) which hosted in Santa Ana 4th ranked Cojute (8-6). Third ranked Santa Ana had an easy win 121-82. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Cojute. Santa Ana dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to Cojute's 50. They shot the lights out from three nailing 12 long-distance shots on high 54.5 percentage. Santa Ana players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of center Marc Montavious (206-90, college: Georgetown, KY) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points, 19 rebounds and 5 assists and Eddie Ishman (196-86, college: Miles) who added 21 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists during the contest. Five Santa Ana players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was swingman Andravious Smith (196-95, college: Tougaloo) with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 21 rebounds and Shahmel Brackett (183-91, college: UNCP) scored 22 points and 9 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). 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 Ana have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with San Salvador. Cojute at the other side keeps the fourth position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Cojute: A.Smith 27+21reb+1ast, S.Brackett 22+3reb+9ast, C.Carlos 8+2reb, K.Martinez 6+1reb+3ast, J.Young 6+6reb+1ast, J.Maria Rivas 5+1reb
Santa Ana: R.Lawton 39+3reb+2ast, M.Montavious 24+19reb+5ast, E.Ishman 21+14reb+10ast, C.Benjamin 14+1reb+3ast, J.Barrera 10+1reb+2ast, M.Tejada 5+1reb+1ast

Fantasmas - Brujos 86-97

The game in San Vicente was also worth to mention about. Sixth ranked Brujos (6-8) played at the court of 7th ranked Fantasmas (2-12). Brujos defeated Fantasmas 97-86. Brujos forced 19 Fantasmas turnovers and outrebounded them 56-30 including a 21-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. The best player for the winners was Guyanese-American power forward Anthony Moe (207-90, college: Millersville) who had a double-double by scoring 29 points, 17 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Cuban point guard Osmel Oliva (180-87) chipped in a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Justin Philippe (201-91, college: TAMUK) who recorded 24 points and 8 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Harrison Rieger (193-98) added 26 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Four Fantasmas players scored in double figures. Brujos maintains sixth position with 6-8 record. Fantasmas lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Fantasmas: R.Harrison 26+5reb+2ast, J.Philippe 24+8reb+3ast, C.Sorto 15+10reb+3ast, M.Francisco 12+2reb+4ast, H.Carlos 9+4reb+3ast, J.Nelson 0
Brujos: O.Oliva 33+10reb+5ast, A.Moe 29+17reb+6ast, J.Araujo 8+7reb+5ast, A.Merino 7+5reb+1ast, J.Crespin 6+1reb+1ast, T.Carter 4+9reb+5ast

Chalchuapa - Aguila 79-103

The game in Chalchuapa supposed to be also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Aguila (6-7) played at the court of 8th ranked Chalchuapa (1-12). Aguila smashed Chalchuapa 103-79 on Sunday. It was a good game for Cuban Oreste Torres (204-87) who led his team to a victory with 30 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Lee Vasquez (177-91) contributed with 20 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Five Aguila players scored in double figures. American forward Jose Ortiz (190-90, college: DelVal) replied with a double-double by scoring 32 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists and his fellow American import forward Marcus Feagin (192-91) added 14 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Chalchuapa. Chalchuapa's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Aguila maintains fifth position with 6-7 record. Chalchuapa lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Chalchuapa: J.Ortiz 32+13reb+5ast, F.Marcus 14+13reb+4ast, D.Valle Fernando 11+1reb, M.Gonzalez 8+4reb+5ast, C.Fortenberry-Miller 8+9reb+3ast, O.Loy 2+2reb
Aguila: O.Torres 30+8reb+4ast, V.Lee 20+9reb+9ast, E.Contreras 18+2reb+3ast, C.Hernandez 12+9reb, C.Marquina 11+6reb+2ast, M.Aguilar 8+6reb+1ast



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