Liga MB Round 22 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Third defeat of league's leader Aguila (15-3) against fourth ranked Brujos (12-5) 90-62 was the most important game of the last round. Brujos looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Brujos made 10 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of Guyanese-American center Anthony Moe (206-90, college: Millersville) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds. American forward Harrison Rieger (196-98) contributed with 17 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Puerto Rican guard Victor Carattini (185-92, college: PR-Bayamon) replied with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds for Aguila. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Brujos have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 12-5 record. Aguila at the other side dropped to the second place with three games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by San Salvador.
The game in La Union supposed to be also worth to mention about. Third ranked Fantasmas (13-6) played at the court of 8th ranked El Rapido (5-13). Fantasmas smashed El Rapido 115-66. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of El Rapido. American guard Randy Bell (193-98, college: Dalton St.) had a triple-double by scoring 30 points, 18 rebounds and 11 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Sameen Swint chipped in 39 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Puerto Rican center Giovanny Martinez (206, college: Jarvis Christian) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 15 rebounds. El Rapido's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Fantasmas have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 13-6 record despite having the same number of points like the leader San Salvador. El Rapido at the other side dropped to the seventh place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Cojute.
The game in Cojutepeque was also quite interesting. Second ranked San Salvador (15-2) played at the court of 7th ranked Cojute (5-13). San Salvador managed to secure a 6-point victory 86-80 on Sunday. American players dominated the game. Jacara Cross notched 29 points to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 18 points, 19 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals by Zekiah Owens did not help to save the game for Cojute. San Salvador keeps a position of league leader. Cojute lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 13 games lost. They share the position with El Rapido.

Other games in round 22 were not that significant. Bottom-ranked Santiagueno was smashed by Santa Ana on the road 104-79. Chalchuapa was destroyed by Brujos on its own court 92-122. Santa Tecla unfortunately lost to Santa Ana in a road game 83-91.
The most impressive performance of 22th round was 25 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists by Maurice Taylor of Santa Ana.

Santa Ana - Santiagueno 104-79

No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Santa Ana (11-7) crushed at home bottom-ranked Santiagueno (1-16) 104-79 on Saturday. Santa Ana dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Santiagueno's 36. They outrebounded Santiagueno 59-34 including a 25-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. Santa Ana looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Santiagueno's players. American players dominated the game. Forward Maurice Taylor (198-94, college: Niagara) notched a triple-double by scoring 23 points, 26 rebounds and 12 assists to lead the effort and center Marc Montavious (206-90, college: Georgetown, KY) supported him with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Taylor is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Santa Ana players scored in double figures. Even 32 points and 9 rebounds by guard EJ Blackwell (193, college: Lourdes) did not help to save the game for Santiagueno. Xavier Eaglin (201-97, college: PVAMU) added 23 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Santa Ana maintains fifth position with 11-7 record. Santiagueno lost fifteenth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 16 games lost.
Top scorers:
Santa Ana: M.Taylor 23+26reb+12ast, M.Montavious 17+11reb+3ast, D.Haye 16+7reb+4ast, C.Benjamin 14+7reb+2ast, R.Erick 10+1reb+1ast, R.Benjamin 10+2reb
Santiagueno: E.Blackwell 32+9reb+3ast, X.Eaglin 23+9reb+3ast, B.Castellon 8+1reb+3ast, M.Lopez 7+1reb, S.Moises 4+4reb+1ast, M.Mario 3+4reb

El Rapido - Fantasmas 66-115

The game in La Union supposed to be also worth to mention about. Third ranked Fantasmas (13-6) played at the court of 8th ranked El Rapido (5-13). Fantasmas smashed El Rapido 115-66. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of El Rapido. Fantasmas dominated down low during the game scoring 86 of its points in the paint compared to El Rapido's 44. Fantasmas had a 35-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Fantasmas especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 56.3 percentage. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 30 assists. American guard Randy Bell (193-98, college: Dalton St.) had a triple-double by scoring 30 points, 18 rebounds and 11 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import guard Sameen Swint (193, college: GBC) chipped in 39 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Fantasmas players scored in double figures. At the losing side Puerto Rican center Giovanny Martinez (206, college: Jarvis Christian) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 15 rebounds and Cesar Marquina (190-97) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. El Rapido's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Fantasmas have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 13-6 record despite having the same number of points like the leader San Salvador. El Rapido at the other side dropped to the seventh place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Cojute.
Top scorers:
Fantasmas: S.Swint 39+6reb+3ast, R.Bell 30+18reb+11ast, N.Moore 21+11reb+5ast, C.Sorto 13+4reb+3ast, A.Victor 6+1reb, J.Castillo 4+2reb+1ast
El Rapido: C.Marquina 12+5reb, G.Carlos 11+3reb+3ast, G.Martinez 11+15reb+2ast, E.Contreras 9+4reb+3ast, D.Jaramillo 8+3reb+2ast, R.Baker 6+4reb+2ast

Brujos - Aguila 90-62

Third defeat of league's leader Aguila (15-3) against fourth ranked Brujos (12-5) 90-62 was the most important game of the last round. Brujos looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Brujos made 10 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of Guyanese-American center Anthony Moe (206-90, college: Millersville) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds. American forward Harrison Rieger (196-98) contributed with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Four Brujos players scored in double figures. Puerto Rican guard Victor Carattini (185-92, college: PR-Bayamon) replied with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds and Guatemalan Jose Barahona (189-99) added 9 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Aguila. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Brujos have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 12-5 record. Aguila at the other side dropped to the second place with three games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by San Salvador.
Top scorers:
Brujos: A.Moe 26+13reb+1ast, J.Araujo 19+6reb+4ast, R.Harrison 17+13reb+7ast, J.Angulo 14+4reb+8ast, P.Andres 7+7reb, O.Kevin 3+1reb+1ast
Aguila: B.Garcia 13+3reb, V.Carattini 10+11reb+2ast, O.Rivera 10+5reb+2ast, J.Barahona 9+8reb+2ast, C.Delgado 5+2reb, L.Garay 4+2reb+1ast

Chalchuapa - Brujos 92-122

Very expected game when 9th ranked Chalchuapa (2-16) was smashed at home by fourth ranked Brujos (12-5) 122-92 on Sunday. Guyanese-American center Anthony Moe (206-90, college: Millersville) notched a double-double by scoring 50 points (!!!) and 16 rebounds to lead the effort and American forward Harrison Rieger (196-98) supported him with 15 points and 7 rebounds. Brujos' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 37 points (!!!) by point guard Raul Miranda (175-96) did not help to save the game for Chalchuapa. Puerto Rican point guard Ryann Abraham (182-87, college: App State) added 23 points for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Brujos have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 12-5 record. Loser Chalchuapa keeps the ninth place with 16 games lost.
Top scorers:
Brujos: A.Moe 50+16reb+3ast, R.Harrison 15+7reb+2ast, J.Araujo 15+3reb+2ast, J.Crespin 14+3reb+2ast, M.Bryan 12+2reb+1ast, V.Maya 9+2reb+1ast
Chalchuapa: R.Miranda 37+3reb+1ast, R.Abraham 23+3reb+2ast, W.Wiley 12+15reb, C.Fortenberry-Miller 10+10reb, M.Gonzalez 10+4reb+2ast, G.Bryan 0

Cojute - San Salvador 80-86

The game in Cojutepeque was also quite interesting. Second ranked San Salvador (15-2) played at the court of 7th ranked Cojute (5-13). San Salvador managed to secure a 6-point victory 86-80 on Sunday. San Salvador dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Cojute's 38. San Salvador forced 24 Cojute turnovers. Strangely Cojute outrebounded San Salvador 44-30 including 33 on the defensive glass. American players dominated the game. Power forward Jacara Cross (204-98, college: JSU, agency: Ballerz Unlimited LLC) notched 29 points to lead the effort and swingman Eddie Ishman (197-86, college: Miles) supported him with 12 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. Even a double-double of 18 points, 19 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals by swingman Zekiah Owens (197-98, college: AIC) did not help to save the game for Cojute. Guard Chris Moten (190-89, college: LA Pierce JC) added 37 points (!!!) for lost side. San Salvador keeps a position of league leader. Cojute lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 13 games lost. They share the position with El Rapido.
Top scorers:
San Salvador: J.Cross 29+4reb+1ast, B.Polanco 26+2reb+1ast, E.Ishman 12+13reb+5ast, E.Escalante 9+6reb+3ast, M.Mosley 8+3reb+1ast, S.Bandek 2+1reb+2ast
Cojute: C.Moten 37+3reb, Z.Owens 18+19reb+5ast, D.Downey 7+13reb, N.Avalos 7+2reb+3ast, R.Melendez 6+2reb+2ast, B.Reyes 3+3reb+2ast

Santa Ana - Santa Tecla 91-83

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Santa Ana and 6th ranked Santa Tecla had identical 10-7 record. This time Santa Ana used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Santa Tecla 91-83 on Sunday night. Santa Ana forced 20 Santa Tecla turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American forward Maurice Taylor (198-94, college: Niagara) notched a triple-double by scoring 25 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists to lead the effort and American-Jamaican David Haye (190-94, college: SUNY Delhi) supported him with 36 points (!!!) and 7 assists. Worth to mention Taylor played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. Santa Ana's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 24 points and 20 rebounds by Vincentian center Akeme Smart (218-91, college: McCook CC) did not help to save the game for Santa Tecla. Center Carlos Arias (200-89) added 9 points and 14 rebounds for lost side. Santa Ana maintains fifth position with 11-7 record. Defending champion Santa Tecla keeps the sixth place with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Santa Ana: D.Haye 36+4reb+7ast, M.Taylor 25+16reb+11ast, M.Montavious 20+12reb+1ast, R.Erick 8+2reb+1ast, C.Benjamin 2+2reb+1ast, M.Melvin 0
Santa Tecla: A.Smart 24+20reb+2ast, M.Lahud 15+2reb+4ast, A.Smith 15+5reb+2ast, C.Arias 9+14reb+2ast, R.Gerardo 8+1ast, K.Martinez 6+1reb+4ast



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