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Jared Ruiz
Correcaminos - Xela 130-27
Correcaminos cruised past Xela to open win count in Managua. Ramon Ruiz (188-SG-83) scored 18 points to lead the winners. Correcaminos grabbed a 72:19 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the victory. Isaac St Rose added 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Hans Hernandez (188-F-84) answered with 13 points for Xela.
Real Esteli - Banco Atlantida 94-86
Real Esteli clinched the second straight win at the tournament. They helf off Banco Atlantida to stay perfect. Banco Atlandida posted a 50:44 halftime lead. But Real Esteli turned things around in the second half. They sank 50 points after the big break to snatch the victory. Jared Ruiz (188-G-92) tallied 32 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Jonathan Martinez (180-G-86) had 18 points in the victory. Cliff Duran (191-G-89) answered with 25 points and 9 boards for Banco Atlantida.