Hoofdklasse Round 4: De Schakel is defeated by De Arend

Hoofdklasse is at the halfway of the Regular Season and there are still another 4 rounds left. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most important game in the last round was the one between third ranked De Schakel (1-2) and sixth ranked De Arend (2-2) on Sunday night. De Schakel was defeated by De Arend 63-48. They held De Schakel to an opponent 24.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 31.1 percent accuracy of the winners. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Chayf Elburg (185-98) who helped to win the game recording 30 points and 7 rebounds and the former international guard Emile La-Rose (185-97) who added 12 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Dutch forward Jahmal Henar responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. De Arend moved-up to third place. De Schakel at the other side dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with CLD. De Arend are looking forward to face Finabank (#4) in the next round. De Schakel will play against CLD and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very significant was Ruckers' (#1, 3-0) victory against 3rd ranked De Schakel (1-2) 75-69. The winners were led by Bjorn Ewijk who scored that evening 19 points and 8 rebounds and Safiero Fraser supported him with 11 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds by Elray Ritfeld did not help to save the game for De Schakel. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Ruckers have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 3-0 record. De Schakel at the other side dropped to the fifth place with two games lost. They share the position with CLD. Ruckers will play against Finabank (#4) in the next round. De Schakel will play against CLD and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
CLD has registered their first victory this season after two consecutive losses. The win is especially important as it came on the road game in , where they defeated Yellow Birds (1-3) 68-60 on Sunday. Hesdy Lens fired a double-double by scoring 14 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. CLD's coach used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Shankar Persaud produced 11 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. CLD (1-2) left bottom position moving up to fifth place, which they share with De Schakel. Loser Yellow Birds dropped to the bottom position with three games lost. CLD will meet De Schakel (#6) in the next round. Yellow Birds will have a break next round.

Yellow Birds - CLD 60-68

CLD has registered their first victory this season after two consecutive losses. The win is especially important as it came on the road game in , where they defeated Yellow Birds (1-3) 68-60 on Sunday. CLD had a 35-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. Hesdy Lens fired a double-double by scoring 14 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Kevin Sandie chipped in 16 points and 4 assists. Four CLD players scored in double figures. CLD's coach used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Shankar Persaud produced 11 points and 7 rebounds and Ferlaino Krak added 8 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. CLD (1-2) left bottom position moving up to fifth place, which they share with De Schakel. Loser Yellow Birds dropped to the bottom position with three games lost. CLD will meet De Schakel (#6) in the next round. Yellow Birds will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Yellow Birds: P.Shankar 11+7reb+1ast, X.Nassy 9+6reb+1ast, F.Krak 8+9reb+2ast, F.Ziyad 8+4reb+1ast, A.Rivano 7+2reb, W.Chaief 7+3reb+4ast
CLD: S.Kevin 16+4reb+4ast, L.Hesdy 14+16reb+3ast, M.Silvano 13+4reb+2ast, I.Bruce Herman 11+4reb+1ast, K.Steven 6+7reb+3ast, H.Angelo 4+3reb+2ast

Ruckers - De Schakel 75-69

Very significant was Ruckers' (#1, 3-0) victory against 3rd ranked De Schakel (1-2) 75-69. Ruckers forced 19 De Schakel turnovers. They brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. The winners were led by Bjorn Ewijk who scored that evening 19 points and 8 rebounds and the former international Safiero Fraser (193-96) supported him with 11 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Ruckers players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds by Elray Ritfeld did not help to save the game for De Schakel. Dutch forward Jahmal Henar added 14 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Ruckers have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 3-0 record. De Schakel at the other side dropped to the fifth place with two games lost. They share the position with CLD. Ruckers will play against Finabank (#4) in the next round. De Schakel will play against CLD and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
De Schakel: E.Ritfeld 20+10reb+2ast, J.Henar 14+9reb+2ast, C.Beverdijk 12+5reb+2ast, L.Brondenstein 6+3reb+3ast, S.Eudoxie 6+8reb+4ast, I.Michaelsen 5
Ruckers: B.Ewijk 19+8reb+1ast, W.Gylan 14+5reb+1ast, X.Elburg 13+6reb+1ast, S.Fraser 11+7reb+4ast, M.Kelvin 8+4reb+1ast, P.Dwight 7+9reb+2ast

De Schakel - De Arend 48-63

The most important game in the last round was the one between third ranked De Schakel (1-2) and sixth ranked De Arend (2-2) on Sunday night. De Schakel was defeated by De Arend 63-48. They held De Schakel to an opponent 24.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 31.1 percent accuracy of the winners. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Chayf Elburg (185-98) who helped to win the game recording 30 points and 7 rebounds and the former international guard Emile La-Rose (185-97) who added 12 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Dutch forward Jahmal Henar responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds and the former international Cheraldo Beverdijk (195-91) scored 8 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. De Arend moved-up to third place. De Schakel at the other side dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with CLD. De Arend are looking forward to face Finabank (#4) in the next round. De Schakel will play against CLD and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
De Schakel: J.Henar 13+10reb+2ast, C.Beverdijk 8+4reb+1ast, I.Michaelsen 6+4reb, S.Eudoxie 5+6reb, L.Brondenstein 5+5reb, M.Meinzak 4+5reb
De Arend: E.Chayf 30+7reb+2ast, L.Emile 12+12reb+2ast, D.Ivany 6+6reb+2ast, Z.Enzo 5+2reb, R.Clarence 4+5reb+1ast, M.Maurice 4+4reb+1ast



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