Liga Metropolitana Round 9: Amatitlan beat Centenarios in the most crucial game of the week

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An exciting game was played in Amatitlan. Third ranked Amatitlan faced 4th placed Centenarios. Host Amatitlan (4-2) defeated guests from (1-3) 72-67. Amatitlan forced 21 Centenarios turnovers. The best player for the winners was Dereck Morgan who had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Luis Perez (191-97) chipped in 13 points, 15 rebounds and 4 blocks. Amatitlan's coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was Diego Villagran (-93) who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. Amatitlan moved-up to second place, which they share with Villa Nueva. Centenarios at the other side keep the fourth position with three games lost. Amatitlan is looking forward to face bottom-ranked Coeindeguasa (#6) in the next round. Centenarios will play against the league's second-placed Villa Nueva and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Undefeated leader Halcones delivered the fifth consecutive victory. This time they crushed bottom-ranked Coeindeguasa (0-4) 20-0. Undefeated Halcones (5-0) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with a perfect record of 5 victories in a row. Coeindeguasa at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. Halcones will play against Forza (#5) in the next round. Coeindeguasa will play against Amatitlan and hopes to get finally their first victory.
The game in was also quite interesting. Third ranked Villa Nueva (4-2) played at the court of 5th ranked Forza (1-4). Villa Nueva managed to secure a 9-point victory 70-61 on Wednesday. Enrique Samayoa stepped up and scored 26 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. The best for the losing side was Walter Gasparico with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds. Villa Nueva moved-up to second place, which they share with Amatitlan. Loser Forza keeps the fifth position with four games lost. Villa Nueva will meet at home Centenarios (#4) in the next round. Forza will play against the league's leader Halcones and hope to win that game.

Halcones - Coeindeguasa 20-0

Undefeated leader Halcones delivered the fifth consecutive victory. This time they crushed bottom-ranked Coeindeguasa (0-4) 20-0. Halcones (5-0) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with a perfect record of 5 victories in a row. Coeindeguasa at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. Halcones will play against Forza (#5) in the next round. Coeindeguasa will play against Amatitlan and hopes to get finally their first victory.

Amatitlan - Centenarios 72-67

An exciting game was played in Amatitlan. Third ranked Amatitlan faced 4th placed Centenarios. Host Amatitlan (4-2) defeated guests from (1-3) 72-67. Amatitlan forced 21 Centenarios turnovers. The best player for the winners was Dereck Morgan who had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Luis Perez (191-97) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points, 15 rebounds and 4 blocks. Four Amatitlan players scored in double figures. Amatitlan's coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was Diego Villagran (-93) who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and Edwin Ruiz added 16 points and 12 rebounds respectively. Amatitlan moved-up to second place, which they share with Villa Nueva. Centenarios at the other side keep the fourth position with three games lost. Amatitlan is looking forward to face bottom-ranked Coeindeguasa (#6) in the next round. Centenarios will play against the league's second-placed Villa Nueva and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Centenarios: D.Villagran 20+10reb+1ast, C.Dilan 16+7reb+1ast, R.Edwin 16+12reb+1ast, M.Aquino 7+10reb+1ast, B.Kevin 5+1reb+1ast, C.Josue 3+2reb
Amatitlan: M.Dereck 18+11reb+4ast, W.Ramirez 14+6reb+1ast, L.Perez 13+15reb, S.Carlos 12+5reb, M.Sebastian 6+5reb, A.Sergio 6+2reb

Forza - Villa Nueva 61-70

The game in was also quite interesting. Third ranked Villa Nueva (4-2) played at the court of 5th ranked Forza (1-4). Villa Nueva managed to secure a 9-point victory 70-61 on Wednesday. Strangely Forza outrebounded Villa Nueva 37-25 including 26 on the defensive glass. Enrique Samayoa (193-82) stepped up and scored 26 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and Kevin Garcia (-96) chipped in 10 points and 9 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Walter Gasparico (-89) with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds and forward Alejandro Carrillo (192-88) scored 13 points and 5 assists. Villa Nueva moved-up to second place, which they share with Amatitlan. Loser Forza keeps the fifth position with four games lost. Villa Nueva will meet at home Centenarios (#4) in the next round. Forza will play against the league's leader Halcones and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Forza: M.Luis 13+4reb+1ast, A.Carrillo 13+2reb+5ast, W.Gasparico 12+15reb+2ast, W.Corado 8+6reb+2ast, M.Castillo 5+2reb, B.Schellenger 4+6reb+3ast
Villa Nueva: E.Samayoa 26+8reb, G.Escobar 12+1reb+1ast, K.Garcia 10+9reb+2ast, J.Sandoval 9+3reb+4ast, K.Alvarez 9+2reb+5ast, C.Sandoval 2+2reb



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