Liga Nacional Femenina Round 5 (Regular Season): Guatemala-2 hands first loss to Alta Verapaz

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The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Alta Verapaz (4-1) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by Guatemala-2 (4-0) 67-57. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Guatemala-2 have a solid series of four victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Quetzaltenango. Alta Verapaz at the other side keeps the second place with one game lost. Guatemala-2 will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Alta Verapaz will play against Escuintla and is hoping to win this game.
Another interesting game for Chiquimula (1-3) which played on the court of Escuintla (0-4). Sixth ranked Chiquimula had an easy win 41-23. Chiquimula left bottom position moving up to third place, which they share with Tecpan. It was Escuintla's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Retalhuleu. Chiquimula will play against Guatemala (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Escuintla will play against the league's second-placed Alta Verapaz and hopes to get finally their first victory.
An interesting game for Quetzaltenango (4-0) which hosted in 4th placed Retalhuleu (0-4). Leader Quetzaltenango had an easy win 85-50. Quetzaltenango have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 4-0 record, which they share with Guatemala-2. Loser Retalhuleu still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Escuintla. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

In the last game of round 5 Tecpan was smashed by Huehuetenango on the road 78-36.

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Quetzaltenango - Retalhuleu 85-50:
An interesting game for Quetzaltenango (4-0) which hosted in 4th placed Retalhuleu (0-4). Leader Quetzaltenango had an easy win 85-50. Quetzaltenango have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 4-0 record, which they share with Guatemala-2. Loser Retalhuleu still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Escuintla. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Huehuetenango - Tecpan 78-36:
The game between closely ranked teams ended with second ranked Huehuetenango's (3-1) home victory over 3rd placed Tecpan (1-3) 78-36 on Saturday. Huehuetenango have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain second place with 3-1 record behind leader Guatemala-2. Loser Tecpan keeps the third position with three games lost. They share it with Chiquimula. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Escuintla - Chiquimula 23-41:
Another interesting game for Chiquimula (1-3) which played on the court of Escuintla (0-4). Sixth ranked Chiquimula had an easy win 41-23. Chiquimula left bottom position moving up to third place, which they share with Tecpan. It was Escuintla's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Retalhuleu. Chiquimula will play against Guatemala (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Escuintla will play against the league's second-placed Alta Verapaz and hopes to get finally their first victory.

Alta Verapaz - Guatemala-2 57-67:
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Alta Verapaz (4-1) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by Guatemala-2 (4-0) 67-57. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Guatemala-2 have a solid series of four victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Quetzaltenango. Alta Verapaz at the other side keeps the second place with one game lost. Guatemala-2 will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Alta Verapaz will play against Escuintla and is hoping to win this game.