Liga Metropolitana Round 4 (Regular Season): Derby game ends with PSN's defeat of Leones

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Guatemala: PSN (#4) and Leones (#2). Leones were defeated at home 75-80 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Leones. They outrebounded Leones 53-28 including a 34-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Cesar Catalan (190-2007) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points and 20 rebounds. Trae Gage contributed with 16 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Center Luke Garrison (-1997) replied with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds for Leones. PSN (2-2) moved-up to second place, which they share with Leones and Forza. PSN is looking forward to face Solola (#5) at home in the next round. Leones' supporters also look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Guatemala USAC.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Guatemala: PSN (#4) and Pat City (#7). PSN (2-2) smashed visiting Pat City (0-3) by 46 points 109-63. Worth to mention a great performance of Trae Gage who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists and Luis Bonilla who added 14 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. PSN's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side American guard Jaymeke Smith (187-1995, college: Johnson, FL) responded with 32 points and 8 rebounds. PSN moved-up to second place, which they share with Leones and Forza. Pat City at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. PSN will play against Solola (#5) at home in the next round. Pat City's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Guatemala Forza.
Another interesting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Guatemala: USAC (#1) and Forza (#2). USAC (4-0) smashed visiting Forza (2-2) by 39 points 93-54. The winners were led by KJ Seals who had that evening a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 17 points and 14 rebounds by Sebastian Tabata did not help to save the game for Forza. USAC have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Loser Forza keeps the second place with two games lost. They share the position with Leones and PSN. USAC's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Guatemala to the arena Leones.




Leones - PSN 75-80

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Guatemala: PSN (#4) and Leones (#2). Leones were defeated at home 75-80 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Leones. They outrebounded Leones 53-28 including a 34-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Cesar Catalan (190-2007) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points and 20 rebounds. Trae Gage contributed with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Center Luke Garrison (-1997) replied with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds and American guard Derek Morgan (188-2001, college: Union, KY) added 16 points in the effort for Leones. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. PSN (2-2) moved-up to second place, which they share with Leones and Forza. PSN is looking forward to face Solola (#5) at home in the next round. Leones' supporters also look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Guatemala USAC.
Top scorers:
PSN: C.Catalan 26+20reb+2ast, T.Gage 16+11reb+4ast, D.Gonzalez 12+6reb+4ast, L.Bonilla 10+1reb, P.Armas 6+4reb, Y.Gomez 6+3reb+2ast
Leones: L.Garrison 20+12reb+3ast, D.Morgan 16+3reb+1ast, M.Martinez 14+4reb, D.Acosta 10+7reb+2ast, D.Goddard 8+2reb+2ast, E.Garcia 5

PSN - Pat City 109-63

Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Guatemala: PSN (#4) and Pat City (#7). PSN (2-2) smashed visiting Pat City (0-3) by 46 points 109-63. PSN dominated down low during the game scoring 104 of its points in the paint compared to Pat City's 36. PSN forced 20 Pat City turnovers and outrebounded them 58-40 including a 42-29 advantage in defensive rebounds. PSN players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists comparing to just 1 passes made by Pat City's players. Worth to mention a great performance of Trae Gage who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists and Salvadorean Luis Bonilla who added 14 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four PSN players scored in double figures. PSN's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side American guard Jaymeke Smith (187-1995, college: Johnson, FL) responded with 32 points and 8 rebounds and Selvin Hidalgo (-2003) scored 15 points and 9 rebounds. PSN moved-up to second place, which they share with Leones and Forza. Pat City at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. PSN will play against Solola (#5) at home in the next round. Pat City's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Guatemala Forza.
Top scorers:
PSN: T.Gage 18+14reb+5ast, D.Rodriguez 16+3reb+3ast, L.Bonilla 14+9reb+4ast, O.Hernandez 12+7reb+1ast, A.Arroyo 10+2reb+1ast, Y.Gomez 9+4reb+3ast
Pat City: J.Smith 32+8reb+1ast, S.Hidalgo 15+9reb, K.Seals 6+7reb, A.Mendez 5+1reb, A.Sum 3+8reb, J.Solis 2+4reb

USAC - Forza 93-54

Another interesting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Guatemala: USAC (#1) and Forza (#2). USAC (4-0) smashed visiting Forza (2-2) by 39 points 93-54. USAC dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Forza's 24. The winners were led by American point guard KJ Seals (180, college: Toccoa Falls) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds and Vadhir Hernandez (-2003) supported him with 19 points and 8 rebounds. Four USAC players scored in double figures. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 17 points and 14 rebounds by Sebastian Tabata did not help to save the game for Forza. Point guard Herlin Rodriguez (174-2001) added 9 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. USAC have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Loser Forza keeps the second place with two games lost. They share the position with Leones and PSN. USAC's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Guatemala to the arena Leones.
Top scorers:
USAC: K.Seals 25+10reb, V.Hernandez 19+8reb+1ast, A.Juarez 11+4reb+2ast, V.Sosa 10+5reb+1ast, M.Arriola 10+2reb+2ast, R.Jerez 9+6reb+7ast
Forza: S.Tabata 17+14reb+3ast, R.Oliva 13+1reb+1ast, H.Menzel 11+4reb+1ast, H.Rodriguez 9+6reb+4ast, M.Maldonado 2+1reb, J.Espinoza 2+4reb