Liga Mayor Round 6 (Regular Season): Metapan lose to San Salvador

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Metapan (5-1) recorded its first loss at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked San Salvador (5-1) 73-58. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Metapan. It was a key game for the second position in the league. San Salvador forced 21 Metapan turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when San Salvador made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was Cuban point guard Arlenys Romero (176-1984) who scored 30 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Anisleidy Galindo chipped in 17 points, 14 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals. San Salvador's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Cuban center Rachel Contreras (184-1999) who recorded a double-double by scoring 25 points and 20 rebounds. San Salvador have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Metapan. San Salvador is looking forward to face L.M.Mons. (#4) in Santa Ana in the next round. Metapan will play against the league's leader Salvadorenas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another exciting game was between seventh ranked Santa Tecla and their close opponent Ahuachapan where Santa Tecla (2-4) crushed Ahuachapan (1-5) on the road with 20-point difference 68-48. It was a good game for Ecuadorian center Genesis Zabaleta (180-2002) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists. Leyda Macias contributed with 14 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Santa Tecla's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Cuban swingman Maria Montero (176-1998) replied with 9 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists for Ahuachapan. Santa Tecla moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Santa Ana. Ahuachapan lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with five games lost. Santa Tecla will play against bottom-ranked Capitalinas (#8) in the next round. Ahuachapan will play against Santa Ana and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Undefeated leader Salvadorenas delivered the sixth consecutive victory on Sunday night. This time they crushed 7th ranked Ahuachapan (1-5) 111-38. Silvia Vega had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. Salvadorenas' coach felt very confident using 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was Cecilia Laguan with 4 points and 11 rebounds. Undefeated Salvadorenas (6-0) have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 6 victories in a row. Ahuachapan lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with five games lost. Salvadorenas will meet at home Metapan (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Ahuachapan will play against Santa Ana (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 6 Santa Ana was defeated by L.M.Mons. in Santa Ana 74-66.

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Ahuachapan - Santa Tecla 48-68

Another exciting game was between seventh ranked Santa Tecla and their close opponent Ahuachapan where Santa Tecla (2-4) crushed Ahuachapan (1-5) on the road with 20-point difference 68-48. It was a good game for Ecuadorian center Genesis Zabaleta (180-2002) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists. Ecuadorian point guard Leyda Macias (165-1983) contributed with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Four Santa Tecla players scored in double figures. Santa Tecla's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Cuban swingman Maria Montero (176-1998) replied with 9 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists and forward Karen Munoz (168-2004) added 13 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Ahuachapan. Santa Tecla moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Santa Ana. Ahuachapan lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with five games lost. Santa Tecla will play against bottom-ranked Capitalinas (#8) in the next round. Ahuachapan will play against Santa Ana and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Santa Tecla: G.Zabaleta 16+16reb+5ast, P.Campos 15+4reb+2ast, L.Macias 14+12reb+4ast, A.Lima 10+3reb+1ast, C.Lima 6+6reb+1ast, E.Melara 3
Ahuachapan: L.Heimy 18+2reb, M.Karen 13+8reb+2ast, M.Maria 9+12reb+8ast, H.Genesis 6+3reb, E.Leticia 2+6reb+3ast, Q.Michelle 0

L.M.Mons. - Santa Ana 74-66

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked L.M.Mons. and 5th ranked Santa Ana had identical 2-3 record. This time L.M.Mons. used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from 74-66 on Saturday night. Dominican swingman Yenifer Jimenez (163-1999) scored 30 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Monica Calderon (175-1991) chipped in 17 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Cuban point guard Dairis Tornell (176-1992) with 27 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals and Dominican forward Ruth Aracena (180-1999) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 21 rebounds. Santa Ana's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. L.M.Mons. maintains fourth position with 3-3 record. Santa Ana at the other side keeps the fifth place with four games lost. They share the position with Santa Tecla. L.M.Mons. will meet league's second-placed San Salvador on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Santa Ana will play against Ahuachapan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
L.M.Mons.: Y.Jimenez 30+8reb+6ast, M.Calderon 17+9reb+3ast, K.Rivas 13+12reb+2ast, L.Cuellar 7+4reb+4ast, F.Valiente 2+2ast, M.Munguia 2+7reb+2ast
Santa Ana: T.Dairis 27+9reb+9ast, A.Ruth 22+21reb+2ast, G.Johanna 10+1reb+2ast, L.Valeria 3+1reb, V.Jazmin 2+1reb, R.Fabiola 2

Salvadorenas - Ahuachapan 111-38

Undefeated leader Salvadorenas delivered the sixth consecutive victory on Sunday night. This time they crushed 7th ranked Ahuachapan (1-5) 111-38. Salvadorenas dominated down low during the game scoring 84 of its points in the paint compared to Ahuachapan's 36. Salvadorenas forced 43 Ahuachapan turnovers and had a 24-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. Salvadorenas looked well-organized offensively handing out 39 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Ahuachapan's players. Center Silvia Vega (176-2003) had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Gabriela Alfaro (167-2004) chipped in 10 points and 11 assists during the contest. Four Salvadorenas players scored in double figures. Salvadorenas' coach felt very confident using 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was Cecilia Laguan (-1998) with 4 points and 11 rebounds and forward Karen Munoz (168-2004) scored 5 points and 8 rebounds. Salvadorenas (6-0) have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 6 victories in a row. Ahuachapan lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with five games lost. Salvadorenas will meet at home Metapan (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Ahuachapan will play against Santa Ana (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Salvadorenas: G.Rojas 17+1ast, N.Orantes 16+2reb+3ast, S.Vega 16+13reb+1ast, G.Alvarado 15+4reb+2ast, A.Cortez 10+7reb+2ast, G.Alfaro 10+3reb+11ast
Ahuachapan: L.Heimy 13+1ast, E.Julissa 6+4reb+1ast, M.Karen 5+8reb+1ast, L.Cecilia 4+11reb+2ast, Q.Michelle 4+5reb+1ast, E.Leticia 4+3reb+5ast

Metapan - San Salvador 58-73

Metapan (5-1) recorded its first loss at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked San Salvador (5-1) 73-58. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Metapan. It was a key game for the second position in the league. San Salvador forced 21 Metapan turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when San Salvador made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was Cuban point guard Arlenys Romero (176-1984) who scored 30 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Anisleidy Galindo chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points, 14 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals. San Salvador's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Cuban center Rachel Contreras (184-1999) who recorded a double-double by scoring 25 points and 20 rebounds and Monica Aristondo (163-1992) added 19 points and 12 rebounds respectively. San Salvador have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Metapan. San Salvador is looking forward to face L.M.Mons. (#4) in Santa Ana in the next round. Metapan will play against the league's leader Salvadorenas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
San Salvador: A.Romero 30+7reb+6ast, A.Galindo 17+14reb+6ast, L.Rivas 10+3reb, E.Dominguez 9+3reb+2ast, C.Torres 5+2reb, N.Morales 2+5reb
Metapan: C.Rachel 25+20reb+1ast, A.Monica 19+12reb+3ast, R.Vanessa 7+4reb+4ast, M.Andrea 5+1reb+1ast, S.Adriana 2+9reb, A.Erika 0