Liga Metropolitana Round 12 (Regular Season): PSN lose to Halcones

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The biggest surprise took place in Guatemala where host Halcones (7-2) edged league's leader PSN (7-2) 63-61 on Monday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of PSN. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The best player for the winners was point guard David Monterroso (180-1979) who scored 17 points and 8 rebounds. The former international swingman Miguel Gonzalez (187-1990) chipped in 8 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Cesar Catalan (190-2007) who recorded a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds. Halcones keep a position of league leader, which they share with defeated PSN.
Fifth-ranked Leones (1-6) made lots of trouble for fourth ranked USAC (5-5) in Guatemala. USAC managed to secure only three-point victory 76-73. However their fans expected easier game. It was a good game for guard Mynor Aquino (175-1989) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Victor Sosa contributed with 16 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Mario Martinez replied with 18 points for Leones. USAC maintains fourth position with 5-5 record. Leones lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with six games lost.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Guatemala: Forza (#3) and Litegua (#6). Forza (6-4) won against visiting Litegua (1-8) 77-71. Worth to mention a great performance of Anthony Guerra who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was Victor Mendez with 24 points and 8 rebounds. Forza have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 6-4 record behind leader Halcones. Litegua lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with eight games lost.




Halcones - PSN 63-61

The biggest surprise took place in Guatemala where host Halcones (7-2) edged league's leader PSN (7-2) 63-61 on Monday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of PSN. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The best player for the winners was point guard David Monterroso (180-1979) who scored 17 points and 8 rebounds. The former international swingman Miguel Gonzalez (187-1990) chipped in 8 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Cesar Catalan (190-2007) who recorded a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and forward Alejandro De Leon (199-2003) added 10 points and 10 rebounds respectively. Four PSN players scored in double figures. Halcones keep a position of league leader, which they share with defeated PSN.
Top scorers:
Halcones: D.Monterroso 17+8reb+1ast, J.Segura 14+2reb+1ast, M.Gonzalez 8+7reb+3ast, C.Cardenas 7+5reb+3ast, P.Gonzalez 6+4reb, J.Tuchan 5+3reb+3ast
PSN: C.Catalan 15+10reb+2ast, E.Montufar 10+2reb+2ast, H.Rodriguez 10+4reb+4ast, A.De Leon 10+10reb, F.Sarmiento 7+4reb+2ast, D.Lopez 4+1reb

USAC - Leones 76-73

Fifth-ranked Leones (1-6) made lots of trouble for fourth ranked USAC (5-5) in Guatemala. USAC managed to secure only three-point victory 76-73. However their fans expected easier game. USAC outrebounded Leones 45-23 including a 30-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. USAC players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. It was a good game for guard Mynor Aquino (175-1989) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Victor Sosa (190-1988) contributed with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Mario Martinez replied with 18 points and Pedro Reyes (-2003) added 18 points and 4 steals in the effort for Leones. Four Leones players scored in double figures. USAC maintains fourth position with 5-5 record. Leones lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with six games lost.
Top scorers:
USAC: M.Aquino 28+11reb+6ast, V.Sosa 16+10reb+3ast, L.Dominguez 11+6reb, E.Samayoa 9+6reb+6ast, A.Juarez 6+8reb+4ast, P.Blanco 3+1ast
Leones: M.Martinez 18+4reb+2ast, P.Reyes 18+1reb+2ast, V.Hernandez 12+5reb+1ast, J.Maltez 12+2reb+2ast, L.Menendez 7+5reb, D.Morgan 6+6reb+5ast

Forza - Litegua 77-71

Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Guatemala: Forza (#3) and Litegua (#6). Forza (6-4) won against visiting Litegua (1-8) 77-71. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Anthony Guerra (178-1997) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists and center Mario Reyes (-2001) who added 26 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Victor Mendez with 24 points and 8 rebounds and Juan Pablo Aguilar JP (-2002) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds. Forza have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 6-4 record behind leader Halcones. Litegua lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Forza: M.Reyes 26+7reb+2ast, A.Guerra 19+14reb+4ast, L.del Cid 11+11reb, S.Ambelis 6+3reb, E.Rodriguez 6+4reb+1ast, M.Castillo 5+3reb+2ast
Litegua: V.Mendez 24+8reb, J.Pablo Aguilar JP 17+13reb+1ast, C.Stokes 10+9reb+2ast, D.Gonzalez 7+3reb+1ast, D.Lopez 5+1reb, J.Jose Aguilar JJ 3+3reb+1ast