Liga Mayor Round 9 (Regular Season): Salvadorenas 2 lose to Batanecas in the game between Top 4 teams

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Third ranked host Batanecas (6-3) defeated 4th placed Salvadorenas 2 (6-4) 72-64. Batanecas outrebounded Salvadorenas 2 51-40 including 21 on the offensive glass. Cuban guard Maria Montero (176-1998) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and Cuban center Rachel Contreras (184-1999) chipped in 17 points and 19 rebounds. The best for the losing side was point guard Fatima Aviles (161-1999) with 24 points and 9 rebounds. Salvadorenas 2's coach Ray Santana rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Batanecas maintains third place with 6-3 record having five points less than leader Metapan. Salvadorenas 2 at the other side keeps the fourth position with four games lost. Batanecas' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in to the arena .
Liga Mayor top team - Metapan (10-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed eighth ranked Santa Ana 2 (2-9) 102-41. American point guard Britney Jones (174-1987, college: UAB) nailed a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winning side and Yayma Boulet accounted for 21 points and 10 rebounds. Forward Jennifer Ramirez (170-1997) came up with 9 points and 9 rebounds for Santa Ana 2 in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Metapan have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. They maintain first place with 10-0 record. Santa Ana 2 lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with nine games lost. Metapan will play against Santiagueno (#7) in Usultan in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Santa Ana 2 will have a break next round.
The game in Santa Tecla supposed to be also quite interesting. Second ranked San Salvador (9-1) played at the court of 5th ranked Santa Tecla 2 (5-5). San Salvador smashed Santa Tecla 2 76-51 on Wednesday. The best player for the winners was Anisleidys Galindo who had a double-double by scoring 32 points and 14 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Camila Lima who recorded 12 points and 5 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for San Salvador. They maintain second place with 9-1 record behind leader Metapan. Loser Santa Tecla 2 keeps the fifth position with five games lost. San Salvador will meet at home LMMR 2 (#6) in the next round. Santa Tecla 2 will play against Salvadorenas 2 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 9 Santa Ana 2 was destroyed by LMMR 2 on the opponent's court 82-52. Santa Ana 2 outscored Ahuachapan in a home game 89-58.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 34 points (!!!), 15 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals by Monica Aristondo of Santa Ana 2.

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Metapan - Santa Ana 2 102-41

Liga Mayor top team - Metapan (10-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed eighth ranked Santa Ana 2 (2-9) 102-41. Metapan dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Santa Ana 2's 24. Metapan forced 26 Santa Ana 2 turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Santa Ana 2's players. American point guard Britney Jones (174-1987, college: UAB) nailed a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winning side and Cuban center Yayma Boulet (193-1984) accounted for 21 points and 10 rebounds. Four Metapan players scored in double figures. Forward Jennifer Ramirez (170-1997) came up with 9 points and 9 rebounds and forward Angelica Dominguez (164-1984) added 9 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Santa Ana 2 in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Metapan have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. They maintain first place with 10-0 record. Santa Ana 2 lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with nine games lost. Metapan will play against Santiagueno (#7) in Usultan in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Santa Ana 2 will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Metapan: B.Jones 25+10reb+9ast, Y.Boulet 21+10reb+3ast, V.Hernandez 14+5reb+5ast, L.Rivas 11+4reb+1ast, F.Garcia 10+3reb+1ast, C.Huezo 8+2reb
Santa Ana 2: P.Herrera 10+5reb, A.Dominguez 9+7reb+2ast, J.Ramirez 9+9reb+1ast, A.Santillana 4+8reb, I.Herrera 4+3reb+1ast, J.Velasquez 3+2reb

Santa Tecla 2 - San Salvador 51-76

The game in Santa Tecla supposed to be also quite interesting. Second ranked San Salvador (9-1) played at the court of 5th ranked Santa Tecla 2 (5-5). San Salvador smashed Santa Tecla 2 76-51 on Wednesday. San Salvador shot 21 for 29 from the free-throw line, while Santa Tecla 2 only scored two points from the stripe. They outrebounded Santa Tecla 2 43-32 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Cuban Anisleidys Galindo (181-1989) who had a double-double by scoring 32 points and 14 rebounds. Cuban point guard Arlenys Romero (176-1984) chipped in 21 points and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Camila Lima (172-2003) who recorded 12 points and 5 rebounds and guard Melany Sanchez (167-2004) added 13 points respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for San Salvador. They maintain second place with 9-1 record behind leader Metapan. Loser Santa Tecla 2 keeps the fifth position with five games lost. San Salvador will meet at home LMMR 2 (#6) in the next round. Santa Tecla 2 will play against Salvadorenas 2 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
San Salvador: A.Galindo 32+14reb+1ast, A.Romero 21+2reb+5ast, A.Rivas 9+11reb+5ast, K.Mena 6+1reb+1ast, E.Dominguez 3+2ast, H.Lopez 2
Santa Tecla 2: M.Sanchez 13+2reb+2ast, C.Lima 12+5reb, A.Lima 9+4reb+2ast, S.Alfaro 5+2reb+3ast, G.Alvarado 4+7reb, P.Campos 2+1reb+1ast

LMMR 2 - Santa Ana 2 82-52

Rather expected game when 8th ranked Santa Ana 2 (2-9) was crushed on the road by sixth ranked LMMR 2 (4-6) 82-52 on Thursday. LMMR 2 held Santa Ana 2 to an opponent 22.9 percent shooting from the field compared to 40.3 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Santa Ana 2 51-40 including 38 on the defensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when LMMR 2 made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was Monica Calderon (175-1991) who scored 30 points and 7 rebounds. Liset Valdes chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points, 24 rebounds and 6 blocks. Four LMMR 2 players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Monica Aristondo (163-1992) who recorded a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and forward Jennifer Ramirez (170-1997) added 16 points and 10 rebounds respectively. 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. LMMR 2 maintains sixth place with 4-6 record. Santa Ana 2 lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the eighth position with nine games lost. LMMR 2 will meet league's second-placed San Salvador on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Santa Ana 2 will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
LMMR 2: M.Calderon 30+7reb+1ast, E.Fraguela 15+10reb+3ast, K.Rivas 12+2reb+3ast, L.Valdes 11+24reb+2ast, V.Ruiz 6+4reb+3ast, S.Valiente 2+2reb+2ast
Santa Ana 2: M.Aristondo 17+10reb+3ast, J.Ramirez 16+10reb, J.Velasquez 10, A.Dominguez 5+4reb+1ast, P.Herrera 2+2reb+1ast, A.Argumedo 2+2reb

Batanecas - Salvadorenas 2 72-64

Third ranked host Batanecas (6-3) defeated 4th placed Salvadorenas 2 (6-4) 72-64. Batanecas outrebounded Salvadorenas 2 51-40 including 21 on the offensive glass. Cuban guard Maria Montero (176-1998) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and Cuban center Rachel Contreras (184-1999) chipped in 17 points and 19 rebounds. The best for the losing side was point guard Fatima Aviles (161-1999) with 24 points and 9 rebounds and Cuban forward Eilen Gilbert (183-1998) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds. Salvadorenas 2's coach Ray Santana rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Batanecas maintains third place with 6-3 record having five points less than leader Metapan. Salvadorenas 2 at the other side keeps the fourth position with four games lost. Batanecas' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in to the arena .
Top scorers:
Batanecas: M.Montero 29+11reb+6ast, R.Contreras 17+19reb, A.Cortez 14+4reb, N.Ayala 8+6reb+1ast, M.Flores 4+5reb+1ast, R.Guevara 0
Salvadorenas 2: F.Aviles 24+9reb+1ast, E.Gilbert 10+11reb, G.Alfaro 9, S.Vega 8+5reb+1ast, G.Escobar 8+2reb, F.Mendoza 3+3reb

Santa Ana 2 - Ahuachapan 89-58

The game between closely ranked teams ended with eighth ranked Santa Ana 2's (2-9) home victory over bottom-ranked Ahuachapan (1-9) 89-58 on Friday. Santa Ana 2 forced 20 Ahuachapan turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Ahuachapan's players. The best player for the winners was Monica Aristondo (163-1992) who had a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 15 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals. Forward Jennifer Ramirez (170-1997) chipped in 26 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Cuban guard Elianis Armentero (175-2000) who recorded a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds and Cuban point guard Dairis Tornell (176-1992) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively. 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. Santa Ana 2 maintains eighth place with 2-9 record. Ahuachapan lost their ninth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with nine games lost. Santa Ana 2 will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ahuachapan will play against Santiagueno (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Santa Ana 2: M.Aristondo 34+15reb+8ast, J.Ramirez 26+8reb+3ast, A.Dominguez 11+5reb+2ast, A.Santillana 5+7reb+8ast, C.Linares 4+1reb+1ast, P.Herrera 4+7reb+4ast
Ahuachapan: E.Armenteros 17+12reb+3ast, D.Tornell 15+5reb+1ast, C.Laguan 6+6reb, S.Blanco 6+3reb, S.Aguilar 4+8reb+2ast, S.Delgado 4+2reb