Metropolitan League Round 11: San Jose is the new leader

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked San Jose as it allowed them to take a leadership position. San Jose defeated second-ranked Libertad in Asuncion 101-90. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Libertad. It was a key game for the top position in the league. San Jose shot 69.1 percent from the field and made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. San Jose outrebounded Libertad 39-15 including a 30-9 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American forward Scott Rogers (196, college: Trine) who scored 29 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Panamanian center Jaime Lloreda (204-80, college: LSU) chipped in 21 points and 11 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field). The former international point guard Manuel Aponte (179-92) produced 28 points and 4 assists for the guests. San Jose (8-3) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Olimpia and Libertad. Libertad will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. San Jose will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Olimpia. It will be extra interesting game as Olimpia is their local rival from Asuncion.
Top ranked Olimpia (8-3) recorded its third loss in Asuncion. Hosts were edged by fourth ranked Sol de America (5-6) 95-92. Panamanian forward Michael Hicks (196-76, college: Texas A&M-CC) orchestrated the victory by scoring 33 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Gaston Essengue contributed with 20 points and 4 assists for the winners. American forward Brandon Bowman (205-84, college: Georgetown, agency: David Lee Services) answered with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists for Olimpia. Sol de America maintains fourth place with 5-6 record. Defending champion Olimpia still keeps top position with three games lost. They share it with San Jose and Libertad. Sol de America's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion San Jose.

Olimpia - Sol de America 92-95

Top ranked Olimpia (8-3) recorded its third loss in Asuncion. Hosts were edged by fourth ranked Sol de America (5-6) 95-92. Sol de America made 22-of-24 charity shots (91.7 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Olimpia was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Panamanian forward Michael Hicks (196-76, college: Texas A&M-CC) orchestrated the victory by scoring 33 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Cameroonian center Gaston Essengue (203-83, college: UNLV) contributed with 20 points and 4 assists for the winners. American forward Brandon Bowman (205-84, college: Georgetown, agency: David Lee Services) answered with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international forward Adolfo Lopez (199-89) added 18 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Olimpia. Four Sol de America and five Olimpia players scored in double figures. Sol de America maintains fourth place with 5-6 record. Defending champion Olimpia still keeps top position with three games lost. They share it with San Jose and Libertad. Sol de America's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion San Jose.
Top scorers:
Olimpia: B.Bowman 24+15reb+5ast, A.Lopez 18+10reb+1ast, F.Mellone 14+2reb+3ast, R.Johnson 11+3reb, E.Riveros 10+1reb+5ast, D.Perez 6+1reb
Sol de America: M.Hicks 33+7reb+7ast, L.Ferreira 22+4reb+1ast, G.Essengue 20+4reb+4ast, D.Fabrizio 11+3reb+4ast, J.Fabio 6+7reb+3ast, E.Ortiz 3+5reb+2ast

San Jose - Libertad 101-90

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked San Jose as it allowed them to take a leadership position. San Jose defeated second-ranked Libertad in Asuncion 101-90. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Libertad. It was a key game for the top position in the league. San Jose shot 69.1 percent from the field and made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. San Jose outrebounded Libertad 39-15 including a 30-9 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American forward Scott Rogers (196, college: Trine) who scored 29 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Panamanian center Jaime Lloreda (204-80, college: LSU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field). The former international point guard Manuel Aponte (179-92) produced 28 points and 4 assists and forward Guillermo Osorio (192-85) added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. Five San Jose and four Libertad players scored in double figures. San Jose (8-3) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Olimpia and Libertad. Libertad will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. San Jose will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Olimpia. It will be extra interesting game as Olimpia is their local rival from Asuncion.
Top scorers:
Libertad: M.Aponte 28+2reb+4ast, G.Osorio 16+5reb, J.Martinez 15+4ast, J.Sequera 14+1reb, G.Peralta 8+2reb+2ast, D.Bareiro 4+4reb+2ast
San Jose: S.Rogers 29+8reb+4ast, J.Lloreda 21+11reb+1ast, B.Zanotti 20+6reb+6ast, A.Peralta 14+6reb+2ast, F.Dose 14+4reb+2ast, C.Luis Vallejos 3+3reb+1ast



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