State League Round 3: Wanneroo keeps a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

Wanneroo smashed Buccaneers in Joondalup 88-58. They outrebounded Buccaneers 48-32 including 34 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for American power forward Lee Roberts (201-87, college: Findlay, OH) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds. Naturalized Greek guard Trian Iliadis (190-89, college: ODU) helped adding 14 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. The best for the losing side was swingman Aaron Ralph (200-89) with 30 points and 8 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. Buccaneers will play next round against Suns trying to get back on the winning streak. Wanneroo will try to continue on its current victory against Suns in Kalamunda.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Hawks (3-1) in North Lake. Visitors were rolled over by Lightning (3-0) 100-78. It was an exceptional evening for guard Rowan Mackenzie (190-99, college: LCU) who led the winners and scored 28 points. Andrew Ferguson accounted for 8 points and 15 rebounds. Guard Matthew Leary (190-0, college: Knox) came up with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for Hawks in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Lightning will play against Cougars (#13) in Hamilton Hill in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Hawks will play at home against Magic (#12) and hope to get back on the winning track.
Slammers (#5) were upset in Perth by Senators 130-58. The best player for the winners was Justin King who scored 28 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Mitch Keller who recorded 12 points. 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. Senators will meet at home Wanneroo in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Slammers will play against Eagles (#8) in Morley and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Bunbury was also worth to mention about. Flames (3-0) played at the court of Slammers (1-2). Flames defeated Slammers 76-65. It was a good game for Travis Durnin who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Flames' next round opponent will be Giants (#9) in Kalgoorlie and are hoping to win another game. Slammers will play on the road against Eagles in Morley and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game took place in Mandurah where Eagles (1-2) were upset on the court of Magic (1-3) 94-90 on Saturday. It was a great evening for Tom Atkinson who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Magic will face Hawks (#4) in Floreat in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 3: Mandurah M. lost to Willetton T. on the opponent's court 72-80. Winless Cockburn C. lost to undefeated Joondalup W. in a home game 88-92. Winless Cockburn C. was rolled over Perth R. on the road 76-112. Perry Lakes H. crushed Perth R. on its own court 93-65. Geraldton B. lost to undefeated Rockingham F. in a road game 70-84. Goldfields G. won against Kalamunda E.S. at home 87-76.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 12 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals by Robert Cassir of Perry Lakes H..

Group WCC

Lakeside L. - Perry Lakes H. 100-78

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Hawks (3-1) in North Lake. Visitors were rolled over by Lightning (3-0) 100-78. They made 17-of-22 charity shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Lightning forced 21 Hawks turnovers and outrebounded them 49-28 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for guard Rowan Mackenzie (190-99, college: LCU) who led the winners and scored 28 points. Center Andrew Ferguson (213-98, college: CS Monterey) accounted for 8 points and 15 rebounds for the winning side. Guard Matthew Leary (190-0, college: Knox) came up with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international forward Ben Purser (200-90, college: Augusta) added 19 points and 4 assists respectively for Hawks in the defeat. Four Hawks players scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Lightning will play against Cougars (#13) in Hamilton Hill in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Hawks will play at home against Magic (#12) and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Lakeside L.: R.Mackenzie 28+1reb+1ast, C.Shervill 17+1reb+3ast, N.Palleschi 14+2reb+1ast, M.Kayden 14+1reb+5ast, J.Davey 10+8reb, A.Ferguson 8+15reb+3ast
Perry Lakes H.: B.Purser 19+3reb+4ast, M.Leary 19+6reb+4ast, M.Clarke 12+3reb+2ast, A.Kisselev 10+3reb+2ast, C.Hamilton 9+5reb+2ast, R.Cassir 4+3reb+3ast

Willetton T. - Mandurah M. 80-72

Very expected game in Willetton where Magic (1-3) was defeated by Tigers (2-1) 80-72 on Friday. Tigers forced 20 Magic turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Tigers made 8 blocks. It was a great evening for naturalized British forward Lewis Thomas (203-92, college: WOU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Damien Scott (192-92) helped adding 15 points and 6 rebounds. Four Tigers players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Tom Atkinson (198-98) with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 17 rebounds and point guard Josh Hunt (179) scored 17 points and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Tigers will face Hawks (#4) in Floreat in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Magic will play on the road against Hawks (#4) in Floreat and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Willetton T.: D.Scott 15+6reb+2ast, M.Connor 14+2reb+1ast, L.Thomas 13+11reb+5ast, L.Evans 12+2reb+2ast, A.Black 7+2reb+9ast, M.Garbellini 5+1ast
Mandurah M.: A.Tom 18+17reb+2ast, H.Josh 17+3reb+4ast, C.Simpson 10+1ast, A.Kearing 7+2reb, P.Riley 6+4ast, J.Cannell 5+5reb+4ast

Cockburn C. - Joondalup W. 88-92

Very predictable result in Hamilton Hill where Wanneroo (3-0) defeated Cougars (0-3) 92-88 on Saturday. Wanneroo made 26-of-30 free shots (86.7 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for American power forward Lee Roberts (201-87, college: Findlay, OH) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds. Guard Lochlan Cummings (189-95, college: HIU) helped adding 25 points and 7 assists (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!). Four Wanneroo players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was swingman Luke Travers (201-1) with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists and swingman Gavin Field (202-89, college: UWG) scored 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Wanneroo will face Suns (#14) in Kalamunda in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Cougars will play at home against Lightning and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Joondalup W.: L.Cummings 25+3reb+7ast, L.Roberts 24+12reb, T.Iliadis 17+8reb+3ast, H.Warden 10+6reb+1ast, R.Maxwell 4+1reb+1ast, C.Hamish 3
Cockburn C.: J.Holmes 25+4reb, G.Field 18+8reb+4ast, L.Travers 14+12reb+6ast, S.Chan 9+5reb+5ast, J.Harris 8+1reb, C.Kye 7

Mandurah M. - East Perth E. 94-90

An interesting game took place in Mandurah where Eagles (1-2) were upset on the court of Magic (1-3) 94-90 on Saturday. Magic made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. They also forced 24 Eagles turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a great evening for forward Tom Atkinson (198-98) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Point guard Josh Hunt (179) helped adding 21 points and 7 rebounds. Four Magic players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Shaquille Maharaj (196, college: Camosun) with 36 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Logan Thwaites (200-97) scored 16 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Magic will face Hawks (#4) in Floreat in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory.
Top scorers:
Mandurah M.: A.Tom 25+12reb+5ast, H.Josh 21+7reb+3ast, A.Kearing 19+8reb+2ast, P.Riley 11+3reb+7ast, J.Cannell 5+3reb+3ast, C.Kyle 4+2ast
East Perth E.: S.Maharaj 36+6reb+5ast, L.Thwaites 16+5reb+1ast, R.Chuatwech 9+9reb+4ast, F.Nicolas 7+5reb+2ast, J.Offereins 6+4reb+1ast, I.Offereins 4+4reb+1ast

Perth R. - Cockburn C. 112-76

Not a big story in a game in Northbridge where Cougars (0-3) were rolled over by Redbacks (2-2) 112-76 on Friday. Redbacks dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Cougars' 22. Redbacks forced 22 Cougars turnovers and outrebounded them 46-34 including 16 on the offensive glass. Cougars were plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for naturalized Belgian guard Marshall Nelson (188-94, college: WBU) who led his team to a victory scoring 28 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. American guard Caleb White (201-94, college: ECU) helped adding 28 points and 7 rebounds. Five Redbacks players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was swingman Gavin Field (202-89, college: UWG) with 20 points and forward Kye Chamberlain (196-1) scored 10 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Redbacks will face Buccaneers (#11) in Wonthella in the next round. Cougars will play at home against Lightning where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Perth R.: C.White 28+7reb+3ast, M.Nelson 28+6reb+6ast, N.Kazemi 14+6reb, T.Jackson 14+8reb+2ast, D.Tawhiti 10+1reb+1ast, R.Michael 8+4reb
Cockburn C.: G.Field 20+4reb+2ast, C.Kye 10+4reb+2ast, J.Polglase 9+5reb, J.Holmes 8+3reb+1ast, W.Kane 6+2reb+1ast, W.Zachary 6+5reb+1ast

SW Slammers - Rockingham F. 65-76

The game in Bunbury was also worth to mention about. Flames (3-0) played at the court of Slammers (1-2). Flames defeated Slammers 76-65. Flames forced 19 Slammers turnovers. Strangely Slammers outrebounded Flames 47-33 including 17 on the offensive glass. 24 personal fouls committed by Slammers helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for forward Travis Durnin (201-98) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. Guard Jackson Hussey (190-92, college: Pikeville) contributed with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Four Flames players scored in double figures. Leigh Rickwood-Pitt answered with 18 points and 9 rebounds and center Mitch Keller (203-96, college: Delta St.) added 12 points and 14 rebounds in the effort for Slammers. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Flames' next round opponent will be Giants (#9) in Kalgoorlie and are hoping to win another game. Slammers will play on the road against Eagles in Morley and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rockingham F.: J.Hussey 16+6reb+4ast, T.Durnin 15+11reb, R.Brendan 11, R.Godfrey 11+3reb+4ast, J.Beard 7+3reb, C.Beard 5+4reb+1ast
SW Slammers: R.Leigh 18+9reb+1ast, M.Keller 12+14reb+1ast, F.Jack 8+2reb, C.Richardson 7+5reb+2ast, B.England 7+3reb+2ast, C.Devan 6+1reb+1ast

Perry Lakes H. - Perth R. 93-65

Hawks used a home court advantage and outscored the opponent from Northbridge 93-65 on Saturday night. Hawks forced 19 Redbacks turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Redbacks were plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for the former international forward Ben Purser (200-90, college: Augusta) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 8 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Guard Robert Cassir (195-91) helped adding 12 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. Five Hawks players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American guard Caleb White (201-94, college: ECU) with 15 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and forward Neema Kazemi (197-99) scored 8 points and 6 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Hawks will face Magic (#12) in Mandurah in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Redbacks will play at home against Buccaneers (#11) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Perry Lakes H.: B.Purser 19+8reb+1ast, M.Clarke 18+3reb+3ast, A.Kisselev 12+6reb+1ast, R.Cassir 12+7reb+7ast, R.Smith 10+4reb+4ast, C.Hamilton 8+1reb
Perth R.: C.White 15+2reb+1ast, M.Bang 8+5reb+2ast, N.Kazemi 8+6reb+1ast, B.Lachlan 6+1reb+1ast, R.Michael 6+4reb, D.Tawhiti 6+3reb+1ast

Joondalup W. - Geraldton B. 88-58

Wanneroo smashed Buccaneers in Joondalup 88-58. They outrebounded Buccaneers 48-32 including 34 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for American power forward Lee Roberts (201-87, college: Findlay, OH) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds. Naturalized Greek guard Trian Iliadis (190-89, college: ODU) helped adding 14 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Five Wanneroo players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was swingman Aaron Ralph (200-89) with 30 points and 8 rebounds and New Zealand Xavier Shaw (203-92, college: MSU-Northern) scored 6 points and 8 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. Buccaneers will play next round against Suns trying to get back on the winning streak. Wanneroo will try to continue on its current victory against Suns in Kalamunda.
Top scorers:
Joondalup W.: L.Roberts 16+12reb+1ast, T.Iliadis 14+6reb+7ast, S.Salinas 14+4reb+1ast, R.Huntington 14+4reb+1ast, R.Maxwell 11+5reb+3ast, T.Matthew 8+6reb+1ast
Geraldton B.: A.Ralph 30+8reb+1ast, B.Inger 8+1reb+2ast, X.Shaw 6+8reb, J.Paringatai 6+3reb, G.Murray 4+2reb, N.Johny 4+4reb+3ast

Rockingham F. - Geraldton B. 84-70

There was no surprise in Rockingham where Buccaneers (1-3) were defeated by Flames (3-0) 84-70 on Saturday. Flames forced 19 Buccaneers turnovers. It was a great evening for guard Jackson Hussey (190-92, college: Pikeville) who led his team to a victory scoring 30 points and 5 steals. Forward Travis Durnin (201-98) helped adding 16 points and 12 rebounds. The best for the losing side was New Zealand Xavier Shaw (203-92, college: MSU-Northern) with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds and American power forward Liam Hunt (201-95, college: HIU) scored 12 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Flames will face Giants (#9) in Kalgoorlie in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Buccaneers will play on the road against Suns in Kalamunda and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Rockingham F.: J.Hussey 30+2reb+1ast, T.Durnin 16+12reb+3ast, R.Godfrey 12+2reb+9ast, C.Beard 9+6reb+2ast, L.Roberts 6+2reb+2ast, R.Brendan 6+1reb+1ast
Geraldton B.: B.Inger 15+3reb+3ast, X.Shaw 14+12reb+1ast, L.Hunt 12+8reb+5ast, G.Murray 9+2reb, C.Cook 7+2ast, N.Johny 5+5reb+2ast

Warwick S. - SW Slammers 130-58

Slammers (#5) were upset in Perth by Senators 130-58. Senators dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Slammers' 32. Senators forced 24 Slammers turnovers and outrebounded them 54-25 including a 22-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 20 long-distance shots on high 58.8 percentage. Senators looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Slammers' players. The best player for the winners was American guard Justin King (196-89, college: TRU) who scored 28 points and 8 rebounds. Ethan Elliott chipped in 18 points and 4 assists. Five Senators players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was center Mitch Keller (203-96, college: Delta St.) who recorded 12 points and guard Luke Deighton (181-92) added 6 points and 7 rebounds respectively. 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. Senators will meet at home Wanneroo in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Slammers will play against Eagles (#8) in Morley and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Warwick S.: J.King 28+8reb+3ast, E.Ethan 18+4reb+4ast, A.Litterick 14+8reb+1ast, C.Ellis 12+6reb+7ast, H.Jarrod 12+6reb+3ast, A.Riak 11+9reb
SW Slammers: M.Keller 12+4reb, C.Devan 9+2ast, B.England 7+3reb, L.Deighton 6+7reb, B.Rhys 5+3reb+1ast, E.Rivar 5+3reb+2ast

Goldfields G. - Kalamunda E.S. 87-76

Giants used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Kalamunda 87-76 on Saturday night. It was a great evening for power forward Majier Garang (206-95) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 14 rebounds. Power forward Manylok Malek (205-94) helped adding 31 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). The best for the losing side was power forward Ryan Blanchett (203-96, college: FNU) with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and swingman Logan Viskovich (200-95) scored 20 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Giants will face Flames (#3) in Rockingham in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Suns will play on the road against Wanneroo (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Goldfields G.: M.Malek 31+4reb+1ast, M.Garang III 26+14reb+2ast, F.Klasztorny 9+6reb+6ast, D.Ballantyne 8+6reb+4ast, J.Reid 4+2reb+1ast, L.Nicholas 3+2reb+1ast
Kalamunda E.S.: L.Viskovich 20+8reb+1ast, C.Lowe 17+4reb, R.Blanchett 16+11reb+4ast, C.Aylett 9+3reb+6ast, B.Dinardo 6+3reb+5ast, C.Easley 5+3reb



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