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

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Guatemala: Pat City (#5) and PSN (#4). PSN was smashed at home by 16 points 69-85 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Thomas Doyle (185, college: Chapman, agency: Fully Feared Sports) who helped to win the game recording 33 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds. contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. replied with 14 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for PSN. Pat City (1-1) left bottom position moving up to fourth place. PSN at the other side dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. Pat City will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. PSN will play on the road against the league's leader Solola (#1) and is hoping to win this game.
An interesting game for El Progreso (3-0) which played road game in Guatemala against one of their biggest challengers Forza (2-2). Top-ranked El Progreso had an easy win 91-66. Worth to mention a great performance of who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 11 points and 17 rebounds and Marcus Faison who added 14 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American point guard Thomas Doyle (185, college: Chapman, agency: Fully Feared Sports) responded with 21 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. El Progreso have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 3-0 record behind leader Solola. Forza at the other side keeps the third place with two games lost. El Progreso will play against bottom-ranked Leones (#7) in Guatemala in the next round where they are favorite. Forza will play against Bulls (#6) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Bottom-ranked Leones is still unable to win any game. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their third consecutive match to top-ranked Solola (4-0) 80-70 on Monday evening. The winners were led by Donaval Avila Jr who scored that evening 18 points and 8 rebounds. Solola's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 16 points and 5 rebounds by Derek Morgan did not help to save the game for Leones. Solola have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Loser Leones still closes the standings with three games lost. Solola will meet at home PSN (#5) in the next round. Leones will play against the league's second-placed El Progreso and hope to get finally their first victory.




Leones - Solola 70-80

Bottom-ranked Leones is still unable to win any game. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their third consecutive match to top-ranked Solola (4-0) 80-70 on Monday evening. The winners were led by who scored that evening 18 points and 8 rebounds and supported him with 16 points. Four Solola players scored in double figures. Solola's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 16 points and 5 rebounds by Derek Morgan did not help to save the game for Leones. Jose Maltez added 12 points for lost side. Solola have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Loser Leones still closes the standings with three games lost. Solola will meet at home PSN (#5) in the next round. Leones will play against the league's second-placed El Progreso and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Leones: M.Derek 16+5reb, A.Sergio 13+3reb, M.Jose 12+4reb, G.Erick 7+2reb, C.Bryan 7+1reb+1ast, M.Mario 6+1reb
Solola: A.Jr Donaval 18+8reb, G.Jacksen 16+3reb, M.Cristopher 14+4reb, B.Shakeil 12+5reb, J.Renato 9+3reb, S.Juanleonel 6+1reb+2ast

Forza - El Progreso 66-91

An interesting game for El Progreso (3-0) which played road game in Guatemala against one of their biggest challengers Forza (2-2). Top-ranked El Progreso had an easy win 91-66. El Progreso dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Forza's 34. They outrebounded Forza 59-35 including a 21-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 11 points and 17 rebounds and who added 14 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Four El Progreso players scored in double figures. At the losing side American point guard Thomas Doyle (185, college: Chapman, agency: Fully Feared Sports) responded with 21 points and 5 rebounds and his fellow American import power forward Kiyjohnte Houston (203-1998, college: Patrick Henry, agency: Fully Feared Sports) scored 18 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. El Progreso have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 3-0 record behind leader Solola. Forza at the other side keeps the third place with two games lost. El Progreso will play against bottom-ranked Leones (#7) in Guatemala in the next round where they are favorite. Forza will play against Bulls (#6) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Forza: V.Marco 21+5reb, K.Houston 18+4reb, W.Miles 7+8reb, G.Anthony 7+6reb+1ast, G.Anghello 6, A.JP Juan Pablo 4+4reb+1ast
El Progreso: M.David 19+2reb, F.Marcus 14+12reb+1ast, T.Sebastian 13+4reb, O.Luis 11+17reb+2ast, J.Eddy 9+4reb, M.Diego 7+1reb

PSN - Pat City 69-85

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Guatemala: Pat City (#5) and PSN (#4). PSN was smashed at home by 16 points 69-85 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Thomas Doyle (185, college: Chapman, agency: Fully Feared Sports) who helped to win the game recording 33 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds. contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Four Pat City players scored in double figures. replied with 14 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Ivan Fernandez added 14 points in the effort for PSN. Pat City (1-1) left bottom position moving up to fourth place. PSN at the other side dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. Pat City will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. PSN will play on the road against the league's leader Solola (#1) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
PSN: H.Omar 14+7reb+2ast, F.Ivan 14+2reb, G.Daniel 11+1reb+2ast, A.Andy 9, A.Diego 8+3reb, L.Servio 6+6reb+1ast
Pat City: T.Doyle 33+7reb+3ast, F.B 20+1reb+1ast, V.Diego 17+6reb, G.David 11+7reb+5ast, M.Allan 2, S.Jose 0+12reb