TBN Round 8 (Regular Season): Top-ranked Flecheros win another game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

TBN top team - Flecheros (8-0) added another victory to their record on Saturday. This time they beat fifteenth ranked UNAN de (2-5) in Managua 54-48. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of UNAN de M.. International Kevin Andino (186-2002) orchestrated the victory by scoring 14 points and 5 rebounds. The former international swingman Francisco Garth (195-1999) contributed with 12 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Jordan Ramirez (178) replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds for UNAN de. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Flecheros have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-0 record, which they share with Leones. UNAN de at the other side keeps the fifteenth place with five games lost.
Top-ranked Jaguares blasted bottom-ranked Nicaragua U16 (0-8) in Managua 127-52 keeping the perfect record after 8 rounds. Nicaragua U16 is still unable to win any game. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Rodrigo Sierra (182-2006) who helped to win the game recording 29 points and 8 rebounds and Lesther Castillo who added 29 points during the contest. Jose Castillo Medina responded with 7 points and 6 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. Undefeated Jaguares (7-0) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with UAM Univ. Nicaragua U16 at the other side still closes the standings with eight games lost.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Managua: Leones (#2) and Los Bufalos (#17). Los Bufalos were smashed at home by 39 points 65-104. The winners were led by Elijah Allen who had that evening a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds. Even 22 points by Webeans Moody did not help to save the game for Los Bufalos. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Undefeated Leones (8-0) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Flecheros. Los Bufalos lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the sixteenth place with six games lost. They share the position with Leon and Academia PLAV.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 8: Pescadores were beaten by Real Esteli on the road 78-60. Frente lost to Mineros on its own court 80-87. Academia PLAV was outscored by Tigres in Corinto 62-82. Americas 2 was rolled over Brumas at home 57-90. Leon was crushed by Tipitapa on the opponent's court 92-43.



UNAN de M. - Flecheros 48-54

TBN top team - Flecheros (8-0) added another victory to their record on Saturday. This time they beat fifteenth ranked UNAN de (2-5) in Managua 54-48. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of UNAN de M.. International Kevin Andino (186-2002) orchestrated the victory by scoring 14 points and 5 rebounds. The former international swingman Francisco Garth (195-1999) contributed with 12 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Jordan Ramirez (178) replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds and Jerssan Espinoza added 8 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for UNAN de. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Flecheros have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-0 record, which they share with Leones. UNAN de at the other side keeps the fifteenth place with five games lost.
Top scorers:
UNAN de M.: R.Jordan 16+12reb+3ast, E.Jason 13+5reb, G.Handerling 8+4reb+1ast, E.Jerssan 8+7reb+3ast, E.Angel 2, R.John 1+4reb+2ast
Flecheros: K.Andino 14+5reb+2ast, F.Garth 12+6reb+3ast, R.Mendoza 11+2reb+2ast, G.Arauz 6+2reb+1ast, D.Cardoza 4+3reb+2ast, R.Allen 4+9reb

Real Esteli - Pescadores 78-60

No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Real Esteli (6-1) beat at home 19th ranked Pescadores (2-7) 78-60 on Saturday. Real Esteli forced 30 Pescadores turnovers. The winners were led by the former international Wilson Batista (190-2003) who scored that evening 24 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and Morice Smith supported him with 14 points and 8 rebounds. Four Real Esteli players scored in double figures. Even 21 points and 6 rebounds by Danny Padilla did not help to save the game for Pescadores. Forward Elias Missin (-2000) added 6 points and 10 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Real Esteli have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Brumas. Pescadores lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the nineteenth position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Pescadores: P.Danny 21+6reb, S.Ither 12+5reb+1ast, C.Darren 6+3reb+1ast, L.Gerson 6+10reb+1ast, M.Elias 6+10reb+2ast, C.Elli 4+3reb
Real Esteli: W.Batista 24+4reb+1ast, M.Smith 14+8reb+2ast, F.Pauth 12+2reb+7ast, B.Casildo 10+5reb+2ast, J.Hulse 5+9reb+2ast, P.Buitrago 5+1reb+1ast

Frente - Mineros 80-87

Everything could happen in Rivas at the game between two tied teams. Both eleventh ranked Mineros and 10th ranked Frente had identical 3-4 record. But Frente was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Puerto Cabezas 87-80 on Saturday night. Mineros forced 22 Frente turnovers. The winners were led by Jose Mccurbia who had that evening a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and the former international guard Armando Martinez (190-1988) supported him with 7 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Mineros players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 14 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists by forward Jason Cortez (-1999) did not help to save the game for Frente. Luis Urbina (180-2001) added 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Mineros (4-4) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Tipitapa. Frente lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Frente: M.Ervin 19+8reb, U.Luis 18+9reb+4ast, C.Jason 14+15reb+4ast, J.Luis 8+2reb, C.Kurlam 7+8reb, A.Nelson 5+1reb
Mineros: J.Mccurbia 14+11reb, E.Rattrey 14+4reb+3ast, A.Bustillo 12+3reb, L.Chacon 12+1reb, Y.Bustillo 10+4reb+4ast, A.Arias 7+2reb+1ast

Tigres - Academia PLAV 82-62

Very predictable result when seventh ranked Tigres (6-2) rolled over 16th ranked Academia PLAV (2-6) in Corinto 82-62 on Saturday. Tigres forced 19 Academia PLAV turnovers and outrebounded them 56-43 including 19 on the offensive glass. The winners were led by Mario Valdez who had that evening a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds and the former international Kelvin Espinoza (-2002) supported him with 9 points and 10 rebounds. Even 10 points and 7 rebounds by guard Darwell Lopez (-2003) did not help to save the game for Academia PLAV. Marvin Castaneda added 10 points and 6 assists for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Tigres have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain seventh position with 6-2 record. Academia PLAV lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth place with six games lost. They share the position with Leon and Los Bufalos.
Top scorers:
Academia PLAV: L.Darwell 10+7reb+2ast, C.Marvin 10+3reb+6ast, H.Cesar 7+1reb, B.Jefferson 7+5reb+1ast, M.Jose 5+4reb, C.Cristofer 5+4reb
Tigres: D.Real 14+2reb+3ast, M.Valdez 11+12reb+1ast, K.Espinoza 9+10reb+1ast, J.Lazo 9+2reb+2ast, M.Herrera 8+2reb+1ast, H.Rodriguez 8+2reb+6ast

Americas 2 - Brumas 57-90

Not a big story in a game when 9th ranked Americas 2 (3-4) was outscored by seventh ranked Brumas (6-1) in Managua 90-57 on Saturday. The winners were led by international Juan Herrera (187-1996) who scored that evening 19 points and 5 rebounds and forward Jose Martinez (-2003) supported him with 18 points and 6 rebounds. Five Brumas players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 25 points and 18 rebounds by the former international forward Troy Andrews (196-2000) did not help to save the game for Americas 2. Jovanni Serrano added 6 points for the hosts. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Brumas have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Real Esteli. Loser Americas 2 dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with La Libertad.
Top scorers:
Americas 2: A.Troy 25+18reb+1ast, P.Jonathan 7+1reb+2ast, P.Johan 6+4reb+1ast, H.Angelo 6+3reb+1ast, S.Jovanni 6+3reb+2ast, S.Adrian 2+1ast
Brumas: J.Herrera 19+5reb+3ast, J.Martinez 18+6reb, D.Cacho 13+3reb+3ast, H.Mullins 10+6reb+1ast, R.Mendoza 10+2reb+4ast, Y.Altamirano 9+1reb+1ast

Jaguares - Nicaragua U16 127-52

Top-ranked Jaguares blasted bottom-ranked Nicaragua U16 (0-8) in Managua 127-52 keeping the perfect record after 8 rounds. Nicaragua U16 is still unable to win any game. Jaguares dominated down low during the game scoring 80 of its points in the paint compared to Nicaragua U16's 26. Jaguares forced 32 Nicaragua U16 turnovers and outrebounded them 56-30 including a 21-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Jaguares players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Nicaragua U16's players. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Rodrigo Sierra (182-2006) who helped to win the game recording 29 points and 8 rebounds and forward Lesther Castillo (-2003) who added 29 points during the contest. Five Jaguares players scored in double figures. Jose Castillo Medina responded with 7 points and 6 rebounds and Jmar Allen scored 10 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. Jaguares (7-0) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with UAM Univ. Nicaragua U16 at the other side still closes the standings with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Nicaragua U16: A.Jmar 10+2reb+1ast, H.Jaden 9+1reb, B.Marcello 8+2reb, C.Medina Jose 7+6reb, S.Enrique 4+3reb, A.Enmanuel 4+6reb+1ast
Jaguares: R.Sierra 29+8reb+3ast, L.Castillo 29+2reb+3ast, Y.Blandon 17+7reb+2ast, A.Solis 13+7reb+6ast, N.Padilla 12+11reb+3ast, J.Gallo 11+4reb

Tipitapa - Leon 92-43

Everything went according to plan when eleventh ranked Tipitapa (4-4) outplayed 18th ranked Leon (2-6) in Managua 92-43 on Saturday. Tipitapa dominated down low during the game scoring 80 of its points in the paint compared to Leon's 34. Tipitapa forced 26 Leon turnovers and had a 29-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. Tipitapa looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Leon's players. The winners were led by point guard Kevin Alvarado (180-1998) who scored that evening 8 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists and Magdiel Rivera supported him with 18 points. Even 2 points and 12 rebounds by Marcos Orozco did not help to save the game for Leon. Kerling Meza Zelaya added 10 points for the guests. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Tipitapa moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Mineros. Loser Leon dropped to the sixteenth position with six games lost. They share it with Academia PLAV and Los Bufalos.
Top scorers:
Leon: G.Jaime 11+2reb, M.Zelaya Kerling 10+3reb, M.Juan 9+3reb, D.Darciel 5+1reb+1ast, W.Joel 4+2reb+2ast, V.Jose 2+1reb
Tipitapa: M.Rivera 18+4reb, W.Salinas 17+1reb+2ast, F.Sanchez 12+1reb, O.Ramirez 10+2reb+1ast, L.Vasquez 9+8reb+1ast, K.Alvarado 8+8reb+9ast

Los Bufalos - Leones 65-104

Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Managua: Leones (#2) and Los Bufalos (#17). Los Bufalos were smashed at home by 39 points 65-104. Leones forced 33 Los Bufalos turnovers. The winners were led by Elijah Allen who had that evening a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds and the former international guard Caleb Ampie (-2006) supported him with 20 points. Five Leones players scored in double figures. Even 22 points by forward Webeans Moody (-2001) did not help to save the game for Los Bufalos. Roger Herrera added 10 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Leones (8-0) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Flecheros. Los Bufalos lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the sixteenth place with six games lost. They share the position with Leon and Academia PLAV.
Top scorers:
Los Bufalos: M.Webeans 22+3reb+2ast, H.Roger 10+8reb, A.Jose 8+5reb+2ast, M.Kender 6+7reb, T.Sergio 6+6reb+1ast, C.Larry 4+2reb+1ast
Leones: C.Ampie 20, J.Lindo 13+3reb+1ast, H.Barberena 12+2reb+6ast, P.Cerda 12+4reb, E.Allen 11+11reb+1ast, E.Romero 7+7reb