Recap of latest State Leagues games

The round was rather attractive and full of interesting results. The round ended with defeat of the leader, derby games, favorites losing the games and games ending by tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

Phoenix (3-1) recorded its first loss in Cotton Tree on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by ninth ranked Rollers (2-3) 92-84. Point guard Adrian LaFleur (183, college: NMHU) fired 19 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Swingman Jalen Patton-Croker (193-99, college: Southeast CC) chipped in 27 points and 5 rebounds. Naturalized Maltese center Nelson Kahler (206-94, college: CSU-Pueblo) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 18 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rollers moved-up to eighth place in League. Phoenix at the other side dropped to the fourth position with one game lost. Rollers are looking forward to face South West Metro Pirates (#9) in Runcorn in the next round. Phoenix will play on the road against Thunder (#10) in Loganholme and is hoping to win this game.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Brisbane: Roar (#3) and Brisbane Spartans (#1). Brisbane Spartans were defeated at home 109-123 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It was a key game for the top position in League. Worth to mention a great performance of international center Harrison Froling (211-98, college: Marquette) who helped to win the game recording a triple-double by scoring 42 points (!!!), 17 rebounds and 10 assists. William McDowell-White contributed with 39 points (!!!), 14 rebounds and 7 assists (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners. The former international swingman Anthony Drmic (198-92, college: Boise St.) answered with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 19 rebounds and 4 assists for Brisbane Spartans. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Roar (4-0) keeps a position of League leader. Brisbane Spartans at the other side dropped to the third place with one game lost. Roar will play against Rip City (#7) in Sippy Downs in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Brisbane Spartans will play on the road against Northside Wizards (#11) in Taigum and hope to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a home loss of first ranked Crusaders (5-1) against fourth ranked Sutherland Sharks (5-3) on Saturday night. Host Crusaders were defeated by Sutherland Sharks in Terrigal 95-81. It was a great evening for Lochlan Hutchison who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. At the losing side Mitchell Rueter responded with 18 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Sutherland Sharks maintains fourth place in League with 5-3 record. Loser Crusaders dropped to the bottom position with one game lost. Sutherland Sharks will meet at home Bankstown Bruins (#10) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Crusaders will play against the league's leader Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (#1) in Narrabeen and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of first ranked Hawks (8-2) against fifth ranked Wanneroo (6-3) on Friday night. Visiting Hawks were defeated by Wanneroo in a tough game in Joondalup 77-85. It was an exceptional evening for Lochlan Cummings who led the winners and scored 19 points and 4 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Wanneroo maintains fifth place in League with 6-3 record. Hawks at the other side still keep top position with two games lost. Wanneroo's next round opponent will be Eagles (#11) in Morley which should be theoretically an easy game. Hawks will play on the road against Buccaneers (#9) in Wonthella and hope to win that game.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Lightning (6-2) against eighth ranked Giants (4-4) on Saturday night. Visiting Lightning was defeated by Giants in a tough game in Kalgoorlie 58-67. Majier Garang-III fired a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Giants' coach Wayne Creek used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Giants maintains eighth place in League with 4-4 record. Loser Lightning dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. Giants will face Magic (#14) in Mandurah in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Lightning will play at home against Magic (#14) and hope to win that game.

Other games of round 7 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
In League Northside W. were crushed by Brisbane C. in a road game 100-51. Ipswich F. beat Logan T. at home 86-84. SD Spartans destroyed NGC Seahawks on the opponent's court 107-41. SW Metro P. managed to outperform USC Rip in a home game 77-69. Winless NGC Seahawks was rolled over Toowoomba M. on the road 93-63. Logan T. defeated SW Metro P. on its own court 103-88. Bottom-ranked Manly Warr. beat Bankstown B. in Narrabeen 85-77. Hills H. lost to Norths Bears at home 85-99. Kalamunda E.S. was outscored by Perth R. on the opponent's court 63-90. SW Slammers was rolled over Willetton T. in a home game 57-81. Cockburn C. were defeated by Geraldton B. on the road 77-63. Mandurah M. was smashed by Warwick S. on its own court 73-93. East Perth E. lost to Perry Lakes H. in Floreat 104-110. Rockingham F. managed to outperform Joondalup W. at home 82-76. SW Slammers managed to beat Kalamunda E.S. on the opponent's court 74-73.

Group QBL

Brisbane C. - Northside W. 100-51

There was no surprise when 8th ranked Northside Wizards (1-3) were crushed on the road by bottom-ranked Brisbane Capitals (4-1) 100-51 on Saturday. Brisbane Capitals held Northside Wizards to an opponent 24.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 46.9 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Northside Wizards 64-36 including a 51-29 advantage in defensive rebounds. Brisbane Capitals looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Northside Wizards' players. Forward Jarred Bairstow (201-92, college: UCO) fired a triple-double by scoring 30 points, 17 rebounds and 12 assists for the winners. The former international guard Jason Cadee (186-91) chipped in 22 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Guard Mitchell Elliott (190, college: Seminole St.) produced 3 points and 9 rebounds and Fraser Lowrie added 9 points respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Brisbane Capitals moved-up to second place in League. Loser Northside Wizards dropped to the eleventh position with three games lost. Brisbane Capitals will face Seahawks (#12) in Runaway Bay in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Northside Wizards will play at home against Brisbane Spartans and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Northside W.: F.Lowrie 9+4reb+1ast, H.Burrow 8+2reb+3ast, Z.Williams-Hook 6, J.Brooks 4+3reb, S.Seton 4+2reb+2ast, S.Mitchell 4+3reb+1ast
Brisbane C.: J.Bairstow 30+17reb+12ast, J.Cadee 22+5reb+7ast, C.Goldfinch 14+7reb+3ast, N.Stoddart 8+5reb+2ast, M.Chol 8+1reb+2ast, T.Soong 8+5reb+2ast

Ipswich F. - Logan T. 86-84

Everything could happen in Booval at the game between two tied teams. Both seventh ranked Ipswich Force and 11th ranked Thunder had identical 1-2 record. This time Ipswich Force used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from Loganholme 86-84 on Saturday night. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Ipswich Force made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. International guard Nathan Sobey (190-90, college: Wyoming) fired 27 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Guard Jesse Ghee (183, college: Fullerton JC) chipped in 17 points and 4 assists. Guard Chris Cedar (188-88) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists and forward Mitch Young (206-90, college: St.Mary's, CA) added 16 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Ipswich Force and five Thunder players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Ipswich Force (2-2) moved-up to sixth place in League. Loser Thunder dropped to the tenth position with three games lost. Ipswich Force will face higher ranked Toowoomba Mountaineers (#5) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Thunder will play against Phoenix (#4) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Logan T.: C.Cedar 19+12reb+9ast, M.Young 16+9reb+1ast, M.Boston 12+2reb+2ast, A.Bior 12+4reb, D.Kian 10+5reb+4ast, M.Cedar 7+2reb+3ast
Ipswich F.: N.Sobey 27+7reb+2ast, J.Ghee 17+3reb+4ast, R.Jeffries 14+6reb+3ast, M.Fleming 10+2reb+1ast, K.Bishop 8+9reb+3ast, A.Godinet 3+1reb+2ast

SC Phoenix - Gold Coast R. 84-92

Undefeated Phoenix (3-1) recorded its first loss in Cotton Tree on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by ninth ranked Rollers (2-3) 92-84. Point guard Adrian LaFleur (183, college: NMHU) fired 19 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Swingman Jalen Patton-Croker (193-99, college: Southeast CC) chipped in 27 points and 5 rebounds. Naturalized Maltese center Nelson Kahler (206-94, college: CSU-Pueblo) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 18 rebounds and guard Jamaal Robateau (196, college: Gardner-Webb) added 25 points and 6 assists (made all of his ten free throws !!!) respectively for lost side. Five Rollers and four Phoenix players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rollers moved-up to eighth place in League. Phoenix at the other side dropped to the fourth position with one game lost. Rollers are looking forward to face South West Metro Pirates (#9) in Runcorn in the next round. Phoenix will play on the road against Thunder (#10) in Loganholme and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
SC Phoenix: J.Robateau 25+2reb+6ast, J.Janssen 18+11reb+1ast, J.Walters 16+2reb+1ast, N.Kahler 13+18reb+3ast, Z.Meehl 6+4reb+1ast, M.Mitchell 3+1reb
Gold Coast R.: J.Patton-Croker 27+5reb+1ast, A.LaFleur 19+8reb+6ast, J.Morris 13+2reb+2ast, T.Diop 12+8reb+2ast, T.Howard 10+10reb+1ast, L.Frankland 8+4reb

NGC Seahawks - SD Spartans 41-107

Very expected game in Runaway Bay where bottom-ranked Seahawks (0-5) were rolled over by first ranked Brisbane Spartans (4-1) 107-41 on Saturday. Brisbane Spartans held Seahawks to an opponent 24.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 61.1 percent accuracy of the winners. Brisbane Spartans forced 24 Seahawks turnovers and outrebounded them 48-28 including a 35-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Brisbane Spartans shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 54.2 percentage. The former international swingman Anthony Drmic (198-92, college: Boise St.) fired 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners. Power forward Callum Dalton (207-0) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. Four Brisbane Spartans players scored in double figures. Alma-Spencer Taleni produced 8 points and Jesse Lomax added 6 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory Brisbane Spartans went down to third position (League) due to points difference. Loser Seahawks still closes the standings with five games lost. Brisbane Spartans will face Northside Wizards (#11) in Taigum in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Seahawks will play on the road against the league's second-placed Brisbane Capitals and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
NGC Seahawks: T.Alma-Spencer 8+4reb+2ast, L.Jesse 6+7reb, T.Loseli 6+2reb+1ast, D.Russell 6+5reb, W.Page 4+1reb+1ast, G.Jaleel 4+2reb
SD Spartans: A.Drmic 18+5reb+4ast, C.Dalton 17+6reb, W.Tamuri 11+1reb+5ast, K.Samuel 11+5reb+1ast, R.Harrison 9+4reb, H.Ben 9+4reb+1ast

SW Metro P. - USC Rip 77-69

There was a small surprise in Runcorn where seventh ranked South West Metro Pirates (2-4) beat their close opponent Rip City (2-3) 77-69 on Saturday. The former international guard Tanner Krebs (198-96, college: St.Mary's, CA) fired a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Naturalized Greek guard Jonathon Mines (193-91, college: NMHU) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds. Four South West Metro Pirates players scored in double figures. Guard Louis Ilton (191, college: TAMIU) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and Dane Glover added 12 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory South West Metro Pirates went down to ninth position (League) due to points difference. Loser Rip City keeps the seventh place with three games lost. South West Metro Pirates will face higher ranked Rollers (#8) in Gold Coast in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory.
Top scorers:
USC Rip: L.Ilton 14+11reb+3ast, G.Dane 12+3reb+2ast, M.Hancock 10+5reb+1ast, M.Sebastian 10+2reb+1ast, T.Allen 9+6reb+1ast, B.Kai 8+4reb+2ast
SW Metro P.: T.Krebs 27+10reb+1ast, J.Mines 15+6reb+1ast, M.Muo 10+4reb+3ast, K.Woodfall 10+4reb+3ast, C.Pang 5+2reb+2ast, M.Kerle 3+4reb+1ast

Toowoomba M. - NGC Seahawks 93-63

Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Seahawks (0-5) were outplayed on the road by sixth ranked Toowoomba Mountaineers (3-2) 93-63 on Sunday. Toowoomba Mountaineers made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. Toowoomba Mountaineers outrebounded Seahawks 45-30 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Joseph Johnson fired 25 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Jakobe Hunter chipped in 13 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Five Toowoomba Mountaineers players scored in double figures. Toowoomba Mountaineers' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Jesse Lomax produced 21 points and 5 rebounds and American forward Donovan Russell (198, college: Goucher) added 15 points respectively for lost side. Toowoomba Mountaineers moved-up to fifth place in League. Loser Seahawks still closes the standings with five games lost. Toowoomba Mountaineers will face Ipswich Force (#6) in Booval in the next round. Seahawks will play on the road against the league's second-placed Brisbane Capitals (#2) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
NGC Seahawks: L.Jesse 21+5reb+2ast, D.Russell 15+2reb+1ast, T.Loseli 12+5reb, W.Page 8+6reb, C.Ethan 4+1reb, J.Baleikatuba 3+2reb+1ast
Toowoomba M.: J.Joseph 25+6reb+2ast, S.Hume 13+5reb+2ast, H.Jakobe 13+5reb+4ast, M.Malat 11+5reb+2ast, W.Mitchell 10+8reb, W.Kresto 9+5reb+1ast

Logan T. - SW Metro P. 103-88

There was a surprise result in Loganholme where eleventh ranked Thunder (1-3) won against higher ranked South West Metro Pirates (2-4) 103-88 on Sunday. Thunder dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to South West Metro Pirates' 34. Thunder looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Forward Mitch Young (206-90, college: St.Mary's, CA) fired 22 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Forward Atem Bior (201, college: UTSA) chipped in 25 points and 7 rebounds. Thunder's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Naturalized Greek guard Jonathon Mines (193-91, college: NMHU) produced 27 points and 8 rebounds and the former international guard Tanner Krebs (198-96, college: St.Mary's, CA) added 12 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Thunder left bottom position moving up to tenth place in League. Loser South West Metro Pirates dropped to the ninth position with four games lost. Thunder will face higher ranked Phoenix (#4) in Cotton Tree in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory.
Top scorers:
SW Metro P.: J.Mines 27+8reb+2ast, M.Muo 15+3reb, A.Atem 15+6reb+1ast, T.Krebs 12+5reb+7ast, K.Woodfall 9+4reb+5ast, G.Cameron 8+1reb
Logan T.: A.Bior 25+7reb+1ast, M.Young 22+6reb+7ast, C.Cedar 19+2reb+7ast, M.Cedar 15+9reb+5ast, M.Moses 9+3reb+3ast, D.Kian 9+1reb+3ast

SD Spartans - RedCity R. 109-123

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Brisbane: Roar (#3) and Brisbane Spartans (#1). Brisbane Spartans were defeated at home 109-123 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It was a key game for the top position in League. Roar players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of international center Harrison Froling (211-98, college: Marquette) who helped to win the game recording a triple-double by scoring 42 points (!!!), 17 rebounds and 10 assists. Guard William McDowell-White (196-98, college: Fresno St.) contributed with a double-double by scoring 39 points (!!!), 14 rebounds and 7 assists (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners. The former international swingman Anthony Drmic (198-92, college: Boise St.) answered with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 19 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Tamuri Wigness (184-2) added 19 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Brisbane Spartans. Four Brisbane Spartans players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Roar (4-0) keeps a position of League leader. Brisbane Spartans at the other side dropped to the third place with one game lost. Roar will play against Rip City (#7) in Sippy Downs in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Brisbane Spartans will play on the road against Northside Wizards (#11) in Taigum and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
SD Spartans: A.Drmic 23+19reb+4ast, W.Tamuri 19+7reb+5ast, C.Dalton 17+11reb+1ast, T.Harrison 15+9reb+3ast, J.Derksen 9+3reb+3ast, A.Jacob 8+3reb+1ast
RedCity R.: H.Froling 42+17reb+10ast, W.McDowell-White 39+14reb+7ast, M.Jean-Luc 23+10reb+2ast, J.Pollock 8+4reb+2ast, N.Blake 5+3reb, M.Jay 2

Group Waratah

Bankstown B. - Manly Warr. 77-85

There was no surprise in Condell Park where bottom-ranked Bankstown Bruins (0-7) were defeated by second ranked Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (6-1) 85-77 on Saturday. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles outrebounded Bankstown Bruins 52-38 including a 39-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. International power forward Samson Froling (212-0, college: Creighton) fired a double-double by scoring 28 points and 16 rebounds (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field) for the winners. Naturalized American guard Indiana Faithfull (193-91, college: West Liberty) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Four Manly Warringah Sea Eagles players scored in double figures. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Forward Lachlan Anderson (203, college: EKU) produced 24 points and 5 rebounds and Nicko Timonera added 19 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles keep a position of League leader. Loser Bankstown Bruins still closes the standings with seven games lost. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles will face league's second-placed Crusaders in Terrigal in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Bankstown Bruins will play on the road against Sutherland Sharks (#4) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Bankstown B.: L.Anderson 24+5reb+2ast, T.Nicko 19+7reb, R.Keanu 12+5reb+5ast, F.Alexander 8+6reb, C.Christodoulides 5+1ast, V.Christopher 4+5reb+1ast
Manly Warr.: S.Froling 28+16reb+2ast, C.Jurlina 19+4reb+4ast, I.Faithfull 12+11reb+5ast, S.White 10+6reb+9ast, A.Bulgin 6+2reb+1ast, L.Kirwan 5+1reb

Cent.Coast C. - Sutherland S. 81-95

Very important is a home loss of first ranked Crusaders (5-1) against fourth ranked Sutherland Sharks (5-3) on Saturday night. Host Crusaders were defeated by Sutherland Sharks in Terrigal 95-81. Sutherland Sharks shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 51.7 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Sutherland Sharks made 10 blocks. It was a great evening for Lochlan Hutchison who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Callum Norris helped adding 22 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side American forward Mitchell Rueter (198, college: Cent Arkansas) responded with 18 points and 9 rebounds and guard Jayden Hodgson (190-97, college: GVSU) scored 13 points and 5 rebounds. Four Crusaders players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Sutherland Sharks maintains fourth place in League with 5-3 record. Loser Crusaders dropped to the bottom position with one game lost. Sutherland Sharks will meet at home Bankstown Bruins (#10) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Crusaders will play against the league's leader Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (#1) in Narrabeen and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cent.Coast C.: M.Rueter 18+9reb+1ast, O.Robilliard 16+2reb+2ast, J.Hodgson 13+5reb+2ast, J.Trustum 12+5reb, W.Bates 6+2reb+3ast, C.Jenkins 5+2reb
Sutherland S.: N.Callum 22+5reb+2ast, H.Lochlan 16+8reb+8ast, W.Brendan 14+1reb, L.Thomas 12+3reb+1ast, J.Maccann 9+3reb+3ast, B.Musulin 9+2reb+10ast

Hills H. - Norths Bears 85-99

No shocking result in a game in Baulkham Hills where third ranked Norths Soul Sports Bears (5-2) defeated 9th ranked Hills Hornets (1-7) 99-85 on Saturday. They outrebounded Hills Hornets 44-33 including 33 on the defensive glass. Norths Soul Sports Bears looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Forward Tom Garlepp (203-86, college: UCSB) fired 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Anatoly Bose chipped in 17 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Naturalized British forward Paul Brotherson (198-89, college: MSU Denver) produced 28 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists and forward Robert Meyrick (190) added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Norths Soul Sports Bears and four Hills Hornets players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Norths Soul Sports Bears maintains third place in League with 5-2 record having just twelve point less than leader BA CoE. Loser Hills Hornets keep the ninth position with seven games lost. Norths Soul Sports Bears will face Maitland Mustangs (#7) at home in the next round. Hills Hornets will play against Canberra Gunners and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hills H.: P.Brotherson 28+9reb+7ast, F.Marvin 11+3reb+2ast, J.Davidson 11+2reb, R.Meyrick 10+7reb+1ast, B.Graham 10+2reb+4ast, K.Brefo 8+3reb+3ast
Norths Bears: T.Garlepp 20+7reb+5ast, J.Chapman 19+4reb+1ast, A.Bose 17+8reb+7ast, L.Dent 15+1reb+7ast, J.Hunter 12+7reb+1ast, D.Sepokas 9+2reb

Group WCC

Perth R. - Kalamunda E.S. 90-63

Very expected game in Northbridge where 10th ranked Suns (2-7) were rolled over by fourth ranked Redbacks (7-3) 90-63 on Friday. Redbacks dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Suns' 30. Redbacks forced 26 Suns turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American guard Caleb White (201-94, college: ECU) fired 23 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. Naturalized Belgian guard Marshall Nelson (188-94, college: WBU) chipped in 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Redbacks players scored in double figures. Guard Brendan Dinardo (185-95) produced 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and power forward Ryan Blanchett (203-96, college: FNU) added 9 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Redbacks moved-up to third place in League. Loser Suns dropped to the twelfth position with seven games lost. Redbacks will face Flames (#7) in Rockingham in the next round. Suns will play at home against Flames (#7) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Kalamunda E.S.: B.Dinardo 15+5reb+4ast, C.Easley 11+3reb+2ast, C.Aylett 11+4reb+1ast, R.Blanchett 9+10reb, C.Lowe 7+5reb, M.Kiernan 4+2reb+1ast
Perth R.: C.White 23+4reb+3ast, M.Nelson 15+6reb+4ast, T.Jackson 13+3reb+1ast, J.Wagner 11+4reb+7ast, R.Michael 10+5reb, E.Kyden 5+2reb+2ast

SW Slammers - Willetton T. 57-81

Very predictable result in Bunbury where sixth ranked Tigers (6-3) outscored 14th ranked Slammers (2-7) 81-57 on Friday. Tigers forced 22 Slammers turnovers. Slammers were plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Guard Hayden Noordhoek (188-93) fired 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Naturalized British forward Lewis Thomas (203-92, college: WOU) chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds. Four Tigers players scored in double figures. Center Mitch Keller (203-96, college: Delta St.) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds and guard Brody England (191-99) added 13 points respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tigers maintains sixth place in League with 6-3 record. Loser Slammers dropped to the thirteenth position with seven games lost. Tigers will face league's second-placed Senators in Perth in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Slammers will play at home against Giants (#8) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
SW Slammers: B.England 13+2reb+1ast, M.Keller 10+13reb+3ast, C.Richardson 8+4reb+2ast, R.Leigh 8+3reb, I.Alastair 6+5reb+2ast, B.Rhys 6+1reb
Willetton T.: H.Noordhoek 17+7reb+1ast, M.Connor 13+5reb+3ast, L.Thomas 13+7reb+1ast, M.Garbellini 10+6reb+1ast, F.Travis 8+6reb+3ast, L.Evans 6+2reb+1ast

Joondalup W. - Perry Lakes H. 85-77

Very important is a road loss of first ranked Hawks (8-2) against fifth ranked Wanneroo (6-3) on Friday night. Visiting Hawks were defeated by Wanneroo in a tough game in Joondalup 77-85. 26 personal fouls committed by Hawks helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was an exceptional evening for guard Lochlan Cummings (189-95, college: HIU) who led the winners and scored 19 points and 4 assists. Naturalized Greek guard Trian Iliadis (190-89, college: ODU) accounted for 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Guard Ryan Smith (192-92) came up with 17 points and 7 rebounds and the former international forward Ben Purser (200-90, college: Augusta) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Hawks in the defeat. Four Wanneroo and five Hawks players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Wanneroo maintains fifth place in League with 6-3 record. Hawks at the other side still keep top position with two games lost. Wanneroo's next round opponent will be Eagles (#11) in Morley which should be theoretically an easy game. Hawks will play on the road against Buccaneers (#9) in Wonthella and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Perry Lakes H.: R.Smith 17+7reb+2ast, M.Clarke 16+2reb+3ast, B.Purser 14+5reb+2ast, C.Hamilton 10+3reb+2ast, R.Cassir 10+5reb+4ast, B.Cole-Heath 6+6reb
Joondalup W.: L.Cummings 19+3reb+4ast, T.Iliadis 15+7reb+4ast, S.Salinas 15+2reb+1ast, R.Maxwell 14+8reb+2ast, R.Huntington 9+5reb+3ast, S.Easther 4+1reb

Geraldton B. - Cockburn C. 77-63

There was a minor upset in Wonthella where 9th ranked Cougars (3-6) were defeated by twelfth ranked Buccaneers (3-6) 77-63 on Saturday. Buccaneers dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Cougars' 24. They outrebounded Cougars 52-30 including a 21-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Buccaneers made 7 blocks. Swingman Aaron Ralph (200-89) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Matthew Wundenberg (200-83) chipped in 9 points and 14 rebounds. Forward Jaarod Holmes (198-94) produced 16 points and 4 assists and guard Seva Chan (187-94) added 9 points and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Buccaneers moved-up to ninth place in League. Buccaneers will face league's leader Hawks in Floreat in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Cougars will play at home against Slammers (#13) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Cockburn C.: J.Holmes 16+3reb+4ast, W.Zachary 11+4reb, H.Bell 9+2reb+3ast, S.Chan 9+4reb+6ast, P.Nathan 7+3reb, C.Matt 5+2reb
Geraldton B.: A.Ralph 16+12reb+1ast, C.Cook 15+3reb+5ast, X.Shaw 11+5reb, N.Johny 10+6reb+3ast, B.Inger 9+8reb+5ast, M.Wundenberg 9+14reb+2ast

Mandurah M. - Warwick S. 73-93

Everything went according to plan in Mandurah where fourth ranked Senators (7-1) outleveled 13th ranked Magic (1-7) 93-73 on Saturday. Senators dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Magic's 34. Senators forced 23 Magic turnovers. Center Ashley Litterick (196-96) fired 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. The former international forward Cody Ellis (202-90, college: St.Louis) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. Aaron Kearing produced 15 points and 7 rebounds and forward Tom Atkinson (198-98) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Senators and four Magic players scored in double figures. Magic's coach rotated twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Senators moved-up to second place in League. Loser Magic dropped to the fourteenth position with seven games lost. Senators will face Suns (#12) in Kalamunda in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Magic will play at home against Giants and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Mandurah M.: C.Simpson 15+3reb+1ast, A.Kearing 15+7reb+1ast, A.Tom 13+5reb+2ast, P.Riley 12+2reb+1ast, H.Josh 9+2reb+3ast, C.Richards 3
Warwick S.: A.Litterick 20+7reb+3ast, C.Ellis 19+5reb+2ast, W.Swaka 15+5reb+5ast, C.Isaac 14+4reb, J.Thwaites 14+6reb+3ast, T.Witts 4+2reb+4ast

Goldfields G. - Lakeside L. 67-58

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Lightning (6-2) against eighth ranked Giants (4-4) on Saturday night. Visiting Lightning was defeated by Giants in a tough game in Kalgoorlie 58-67. Giants dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Lightning's 22. Giants forced 25 Lightning turnovers. Power forward Majier Garang-III (206-95) fired a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Forward Fletcher Klasztorny (200-98, college: N.Dakota St.) chipped in 17 points and 5 assists. Five Giants players scored in double figures. Giants' coach Wayne Creek used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Center Andrew Ferguson (213-98, college: CS Monterey) produced 24 points and 8 rebounds and Byron Pearson added 9 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Giants maintains eighth place in League with 4-4 record. Loser Lightning dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. Giants will face Magic (#14) in Mandurah in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Lightning will play at home against Magic (#14) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Lakeside L.: A.Ferguson 24+8reb, P.Byron 9+7reb+1ast, H.Liam 9+7reb+1ast, M.Kayden 7+1reb+5ast, P.Liam 4+4reb+2ast, O.Michael 3+2reb+1ast
Goldfields G.: F.Klasztorny 17+4reb+5ast, M.Garang III 14+14reb+1ast, J.Reid 13+5reb+4ast, D.Ballantyne 12+5reb+3ast, M.Malek 10+7reb+1ast, H.Noah 1

Perry Lakes H. - East Perth E. 110-104

There was no surprise in Floreat where 11th ranked Eagles (2-7) were defeated by first ranked Hawks (8-2) 110-104 on Saturday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Hawks forced 22 Eagles turnovers and had a 21-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Eagles' players. Eagles were plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Guard Ryan Smith (192-92) fired 25 points for the winners. Forward Austin Kisselev (195-90) chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds. Forward Shaquille Maharaj (196, college: Camosun) produced 33 points (!!!) and 6 steals and point guard Kieran Berry (183-99) added 23 points and 8 assists respectively for lost side. Four Hawks and five Eagles players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Hawks maintains first place in League with 8-2 record. Loser Eagles keep the eleventh position with seven games lost. Hawks will face Buccaneers (#9) in Wonthella in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Eagles will play on the road against Wanneroo in Joondalup and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
East Perth E.: S.Maharaj 33+3reb+2ast, K.Berry 23+4reb+8ast, F.Nicolas 13+1reb+1ast, C.Jason 11+4reb, L.Thwaites 10+9reb+3ast, R.Woodbury 7+3reb+1ast
Perry Lakes H.: R.Smith 25+3reb+2ast, I.Harry 17+1reb+1ast, C.Hamilton 15+5reb+2ast, B.Purser 14+3reb+7ast, A.Kisselev 13+9reb+3ast, R.Cassir 9+7reb+3ast

Rockingham F. - Joondalup W. 82-76

There was a small surprise in Rockingham where seventh ranked Flames (5-4) defeated 5th ranked Wanneroo (6-3) 82-76 on Saturday. Flames forced 19 Wanneroo turnovers. Guard Jackson Hussey (190-92, college: Pikeville) fired a double-double by scoring 45 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Forward Justin Beard (196-96) chipped in 13 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Lochlan Cummings (189-95, college: HIU) produced 27 points and 7 rebounds and naturalized Greek guard Trian Iliadis (190-89, college: ODU) added 18 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Wanneroo's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Flames maintains seventh place in League with 5-4 record. Loser Wanneroo keeps the fifth position with three games lost. Flames will face Suns (#12) in Kalamunda in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Wanneroo will play at home against Eagles (#11) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Joondalup W.: L.Cummings 27+7reb+1ast, T.Iliadis 18+5reb+1ast, S.Salinas 11+8reb+2ast, R.Huntington 8+7reb+5ast, R.Maxwell 7+6reb+6ast, C.Hamish 5+1reb+1ast
Rockingham F.: J.Hussey 45+10reb+6ast, J.Beard 13+8reb+3ast, T.Durnin 9+9reb+2ast, R.Brendan 6+2reb+1ast, L.Roberts 5+5reb+3ast, M.Joshua 4+3reb+1ast

Kalamunda E.S. - SW Slammers 73-74

There was a minor upset in Kalamunda where higher ranked Suns (2-7) were edged by fourteenth ranked Slammers (2-7) 74-73 on Saturday. Slammers dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Suns' 28. Slammers forced 23 Suns turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Center Mitch Keller (203-96, college: Delta St.) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Guard Cory Richardson (186-93, college: Lethbridge) chipped in 11 points, 5 assists and 5 steals. Slammers' coach used entire bench in such tough game. Power forward Ryan Blanchett (203-96, college: FNU) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Carl Aylett (181-97) added 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Four Suns players scored in double figures. Slammers moved-up to thirteenth place in League. Slammers will face higher ranked Giants (#8) in Kalgoorlie in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory.
Top scorers:
Kalamunda E.S.: C.Aylett 17+5reb+4ast, C.Easley 15+4reb+3ast, R.Blanchett 15+11reb+4ast, B.Dinardo 14+6reb+3ast, C.Lowe 5+4reb+1ast, A.Spencer 3+1ast
SW Slammers: M.Keller 20+16reb+4ast, C.Richardson 11+4reb+5ast, R.Leigh 11+2reb+1ast, B.England 9+2reb+2ast, I.Alastair 6+4reb+4ast, E.Rivar 6



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