Liga Mayor Round 14 (Regular Season): Metapan beat Batanecas in the most crucial game of the week

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An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in . First ranked Metapan faced 3rd ranked Batanecas. Guests from Metapan (15-1) defeated host Batanecas (11-5) 87-71. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Batanecas. The best player for the winners was American point guard Britney Jones (174-1987, college: UAB) who scored 32 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Cuban center Yayma Boulet (193-1984) chipped in 23 points and 13 rebounds. Cuban center Rachel Contreras (184-1999) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds for the hosts. Metapan have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 15-1 record. Batanecas at the other side keep the third place with five games lost.
The game in Ahuachapan supposed to be also worth to mention about. Third ranked Batanecas (11-5) played at the court of 8th ranked Ahuachapan (2-14). Batanecas smashed Ahuachapan 108-80. Cuban center Rachel Contreras (184-1999) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 17 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). Maria Montero contributed with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists for the winners. Cuban point guard Dairis Tornell (176-1992) replied with 37 points (!!!) for Ahuachapan. Batanecas have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 11-5 record having four points less than leader Metapan. Ahuachapan at the other side keeps the eighth place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Santiagueno.
The game in Usultan supposed to be also quite interesting. Second ranked San Salvador (14-2) played at the court of 8th ranked Santiagueno (2-14). San Salvador smashed Santiagueno 78-31 on Saturday. Anisleidys Galindo had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 16 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. San Salvador's coach felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Astrid Garcia responded with 10 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. San Salvador have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 14-2 record behind leader Metapan. Santiagueno lost eleventh consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Ahuachapan.

Rest of the games of round 14 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Salvadorenas 2 crushed Santa Ana 2 in a road game 81-60. Salvadorenas 2 smashed Santiagueno at home 83-38. Ahuachapan was destroyed by Santa Tecla 2 on the opponent's court 81-49.
The best stats of 14th round was 19 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists by Melany Sanchez of Santa Tecla 2.

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Ahuachapan - Batanecas 80-108

The game in Ahuachapan supposed to be also worth to mention about. Third ranked Batanecas (11-5) played at the court of 8th ranked Ahuachapan (2-14). Batanecas smashed Ahuachapan 108-80. Batanecas dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to Ahuachapan's 54. They outrebounded Ahuachapan 44-30 including 18 on the offensive glass. Batanecas players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Cuban center Rachel Contreras (184-1999) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 17 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). Cuban guard Maria Montero (176-1998) contributed with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists for the winners. Five Batanecas players scored in double figures. Cuban point guard Dairis Tornell (176-1992) replied with 37 points (!!!) and Cuban guard Elianis Armenteros (175-2000) added 25 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists in the effort for Ahuachapan. Batanecas have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 11-5 record having four points less than leader Metapan. Ahuachapan at the other side keeps the eighth place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Santiagueno.
Top scorers:
Batanecas: R.Contreras 31+17reb+2ast, M.Montero 25+7reb+11ast, A.Cortez 19+2reb+1ast, M.Flores 11+3reb+3ast, N.Ayala 10+5reb+1ast, N.Orantes 6+5reb+3ast
Ahuachapan: D.Tornell 37+3reb+3ast, E.Armenteros 25+5reb+7ast, C.Laguan 6+7reb+3ast, M.Menendez 6+3reb+3ast, D.Cortez 4+1reb+1ast, S.Aguilar 2+11reb+2ast

Santiagueno - San Salvador 31-78

The game in Usultan supposed to be also quite interesting. Second ranked San Salvador (14-2) played at the court of 8th ranked Santiagueno (2-14). San Salvador smashed Santiagueno 78-31 on Saturday. San Salvador held Santiagueno to an opponent 18.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 41.5 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Santiagueno 70-26 including a 23-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Cuban Anisleidys Galindo (181-1989) had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 16 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Cuban point guard Arlenys Romero (176-1984) chipped in 20 points, 6 assists and 4 steals during the contest. San Salvador's coach felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guatemalan point guard Astrid Garcia (165-1995) responded with 10 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and Cristina Hernandez scored 13 points. San Salvador have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 14-2 record behind leader Metapan. Santiagueno lost eleventh consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Ahuachapan.
Top scorers:
San Salvador: A.Galindo 24+16reb+3ast, A.Romero 20+2reb+6ast, E.Dominguez 9+5reb+1ast, K.Mena 7+2reb+1ast, A.Rivas 7+6reb+2ast, C.Noyola 5+10reb+1ast
Santiagueno: C.Hernandez 13+3reb+1ast, A.Garcia 10+7reb+6ast, E.Alvarez 6+3reb+1ast, I.Montano 2+3reb, L.Colato 0+1reb, L.Garcia 0+8reb+3ast

Santa Ana 2 - Salvadorenas 2 60-81

There was no surprise when 7th ranked Santa Ana 2 (3-13) was crushed at home by fourth ranked Salvadorenas 2 (10-6) 81-60 on Saturday. Salvadorenas 2 dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Santa Ana 2's 36. Salvadorenas 2 forced 30 Santa Ana 2 turnovers and outrebounded them 47-36 including a 18-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Cuban forward Eilen Gilbert (183-1998) had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Fabiola Mendoza (161-2005) chipped in 21 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Monica Aristondo (163-1992) responded with 26 points and 4 assists and forward Jennifer Ramirez (170-1997) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. Salvadorenas 2 have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 10-6 record. Loser Santa Ana 2 keeps the seventh place with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
Salvadorenas 2: F.Mendoza 21+7reb+1ast, E.Gilbert 19+16reb+1ast, S.Vega 10+4reb, F.Aviles 8+5reb+6ast, G.Rojas 7+1reb+2ast, A.Menendez 6+5reb
Santa Ana 2: M.Aristondo 26+1reb+4ast, J.Ramirez 13+10reb+1ast, A.Dominguez 9+8reb+2ast, P.Herrera 6+6reb, J.Velasquez 4+4reb+1ast, C.Linares 2+2reb+3ast

Batanecas - Metapan 71-87

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in . First ranked Metapan faced 3rd ranked Batanecas. Guests from Metapan (15-1) defeated host Batanecas (11-5) 87-71. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Batanecas. The best player for the winners was American point guard Britney Jones (174-1987, college: UAB) who scored 32 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Cuban center Yayma Boulet (193-1984) chipped in a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds. Cuban center Rachel Contreras (184-1999) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds and Cuban guard Maria Montero (176-1998) added 21 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Four Batanecas players scored in double figures. Metapan have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 15-1 record. Batanecas at the other side keep the third place with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Metapan: B.Jones 32+7reb+5ast, Y.Boulet 23+13reb+2ast, V.Hernandez 10+7reb+1ast, E.Tevez 8+7reb+2ast, L.Rivas 7+1reb, F.Garcia 7+2reb
Batanecas: M.Montero 21+6reb+1ast, R.Contreras 19+12reb+1ast, M.Flores 14+7reb+1ast, N.Orantes 10+6reb+3ast, N.Ayala 6+9reb+1ast, A.Cortez 1+3reb+2ast

Salvadorenas 2 - Santiagueno 83-38

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Salvadorenas 2 (10-6) smashed at home bottom-ranked Santiagueno (2-14) 83-38 on Sunday. Salvadorenas 2 dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Santiagueno's 26. Salvadorenas 2 forced 20 Santiagueno turnovers and outrebounded them 55-20 including a 24-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Salvadorenas 2 looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Santiagueno's players. Alejandra Menendez (175-2000) had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 18 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and forward Gabriela Alfaro (167-2004) chipped in 9 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists during the contest. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Guatemalan point guard Astrid Garcia (165-1995) responded with 23 points and 5 assists and Isamar Montano scored 6 points and 9 rebounds. Salvadorenas 2 have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 10-6 record. Santiagueno lost eleventh consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Ahuachapan.
Top scorers:
Salvadorenas 2: A.Menendez 20+18reb+3ast, S.Vega 14+9reb, F.Aviles 10+5reb+1ast, G.Alfaro 9+5reb+9ast, F.Mendoza 8+2reb+2ast, E.Gilbert 7+7reb+3ast
Santiagueno: A.Garcia 23+1reb+5ast, Y.Pineda 7, I.Montano 6+9reb+1ast, E.Alvarez 2+3reb, L.Colato 0, K.Aragon 0

Santa Tecla 2 - Ahuachapan 81-49

Rather expected game when 8th ranked Ahuachapan (2-14) was rolled over on the road by fifth ranked Santa Tecla 2 (8-8) 81-49 on Sunday. Santa Tecla 2 dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Ahuachapan's 24. Santa Tecla 2 forced 20 Ahuachapan turnovers and outrebounded them 52-41 including 22 on the offensive glass. Guard Melany Sanchez (167-2004) scored 19 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Costa Rican point guard Gabriela Alvarado (177-1997) chipped in 10 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Cuban guard Elianis Armenteros (175-2000) responded with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds and Marta Menendez (-1992) scored 7 points and 9 rebounds. Santa Tecla 2 maintains fifth position with 8-8 record. Loser Ahuachapan keeps the eighth place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Santiagueno.
Top scorers:
Santa Tecla 2: M.Sanchez 19+9reb+6ast, C.Lima 10+4reb+1ast, G.Alvarado 10+6reb+2ast, A.Lima 9+2reb+1ast, A.Pimentel 8+3reb, G.Flamenco 7+6reb+1ast
Ahuachapan: E.Armenteros 26+10reb+1ast, D.Cortez 8+5reb+2ast, M.Menendez 7+9reb, C.Laguan 6+6reb+1ast, D.Tornell 2+5reb, G.Echeverria 0+6reb