Recap of latest State Leagues games

There were many interesting games last round. The round ended with favorites losing the games and games ending by tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most exciting game of round 10 in the Local Leagues took place in Joondalup. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 5th ranked Tigers (8-5) to sixth ranked Wanneroo (9-4) 97-95 on Saturday evening. Wanneroo outrebounded Tigers 43-27 including 29 on the defensive glass. They shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 56.0 percentage. Wanneroo looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Power forward Robert Huntington (203-90, college: Nova SE) fired 25 points and 8 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) for the winners. Guard Lochlan Cummings (189-95, college: HIU) chipped in 27 points and 4 assists. Wanneroo's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Naturalized British forward Lewis Thomas (203-92, college: WOU) produced 27 points and 4 assists for lost side. Wanneroo moved-up to fourth place in League. Tigers at the other side dropped to the sixth position with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Redbacks (9-4) against fourth ranked Lightning (9-4) on Saturday night. Visiting Redbacks were defeated by Lightning in North Lake 84-69. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Jay Bowie (196-92, college: Marist) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 7 rebounds. Andrew Ferguson contributed with 13 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Naturalized Belgian guard Marshall Nelson (188-94, college: WBU) replied with 27 points and 7 rebounds for Redbacks. Lightning moved-up to third place in League. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Leader Senators delivered the twelfth victory on Saturday night. This time they crushed 7th ranked Flames (7-6) 126-94 in Perth. Cody Ellis scored 30 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners. Senators' coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Jackson Hussey responded with 33 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Senators maintains first position in League with 12-1 record. Loser Flames dropped to the eighth place with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Bottom-ranked Seahawks (0-8) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 85-70 loss to eleventh ranked Thunder (2-5) in Runaway Bay. Atem Bior notched a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Thunder moved-up to ninth place in League. Seahawks at the other side still closes the standings with eight games lost. Thunder's next round opponent will be Rip City (#11) in Sippy Downs. Seahawks will play at home against Ipswich Force and hope to get finally their first victory.
The game in Gold Coast was also quite interesting. Second ranked Brisbane Capitals (7-1) played at the court of 8th ranked Rollers (2-5). Brisbane Capitals did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 79-61 on Saturday. Nicholas Stoddart fired 16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Brisbane Capitals maintains second position in League with 7-1 record having just fifteen point less than leader BA CoE. Loser Rollers keep the eighth place with five games lost. Brisbane Capitals' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Brisbane Roar.

Rest of the games of round 10 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
In League USC Rip were crushed by Ipswich F. in Booval 104-72. SW Metro P. beat Northside W. at home 93-82. Toowoomba M. was destroyed by SD Spartans on the opponent's court 127-74. Toowoomba M. lost to undefeated RedCity R. in a home game 81-105. SC Phoenix rolled over USC Rip on the road 100-80. Willetton T. defeated Cockburn C. on its own court 81-74. SW Slammers was smashed by Geraldton B. in Wonthella 82-46. Mandurah M. lost to Kalamunda E.S. at home 77-79. East Perth E. unfortunately lost to Goldfields G. on the opponent's court 79-96. Cockburn C. was rolled over Perry Lakes H. in a home game 82-112.
The best stats of 10th round was 19 points and 28 rebounds by Nelson Kahler of SC Phoenix.

Group QBL

Gold Coast R. - Brisbane C. 61-79

The game in Gold Coast was also quite interesting. Second ranked Brisbane Capitals (7-1) played at the court of 8th ranked Rollers (2-5). Brisbane Capitals did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 79-61 on Saturday. Rollers were plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Nicholas Stoddart (-0) fired 16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. The former international guard Jason Cadee (186-91) chipped in 13 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Brisbane Capitals players scored in double figures. Swingman Jalen Patton-Croker (193-99, college: Southeast CC) produced 21 points and 7 rebounds and swingman Tom Howard (200-95) added 7 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Brisbane Capitals maintains second position in League with 7-1 record having just fifteen point less than leader BA CoE. Loser Rollers keep the eighth place with five games lost. Brisbane Capitals' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Brisbane Roar.
Top scorers:
Gold Coast R.: J.Patton-Croker 21+7reb+2ast, T.Diop 14+8reb+1ast, A.LaFleur 12+6reb+7ast, T.Howard 7+13reb+5ast, J.Kon 3+2reb+1ast, J.Morris 2+3reb+1ast
Brisbane C.: N.Stoddart 16+6reb+6ast, C.Goldfinch 15+1reb+3ast, J.Bairstow 13+6reb+1ast, J.Cadee 13+8reb+6ast, A.Kopcikas 7+5reb+2ast, T.Soong 4+5reb+1ast

Ipswich F. - USC Rip 104-72

There was no surprise in Booval where 9th ranked Rip City (2-6) was crushed by fifth ranked Ipswich Force (5-2) 104-72 on Saturday. Ipswich Force made 25-of-29 free shots (86.2 percent) during the game. Ipswich Force outrebounded Rip City 51-29 including a 35-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Rip City was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. International guard Nathan Sobey (190-90, college: Wyoming) fired 32 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Forward Kane Bishop (192-97) chipped in 19 points and 9 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Four Ipswich Force players scored in double figures. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Guard Isaih Tueta (187-91) produced 22 points and 5 assists and guard Louis Ilton (191, college: TAMIU) added 11 points respectively for lost side. Ipswich Force maintains fifth position in League with 5-2 record. Loser Rip City dropped to the eleventh place with six games lost. Ipswich Force will face Seahawks (#12) in Runaway Bay in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rip City will play at home against Thunder and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
USC Rip: I.Tueta 22+4reb+5ast, L.Ilton 11+4reb+1ast, T.Allen 10+2reb+2ast, T.Cordwell 7+4reb+1ast, G.Dane 6+4reb+1ast, T.Campbell 6+4reb+1ast
Ipswich F.: N.Sobey 32+7reb+4ast, K.Bishop 19+9reb+1ast, J.Ghee 17+7reb+4ast, M.Poulain 14+13reb+1ast, J.Ralph 8+6reb+4ast, C.Ward 4+4reb+1ast

NGC Seahawks - Logan T. 70-85

Bottom-ranked Seahawks (0-8) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 85-70 loss to eleventh ranked Thunder (2-5) in Runaway Bay. They dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Seahawks' 38. Thunder forced 24 Seahawks turnovers. Forward Atem Bior (201, college: UTSA) notched a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Mitch Young (206-90, college: St.Mary's, CA) supported him with 21 points and 7 rebounds. Four Thunder players scored in double figures. Even 17 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals by Jesse Lomax did not help to save the game for Seahawks. American forward Donovan Russell (198, college: Goucher) added 14 points for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Thunder moved-up to ninth place in League. Seahawks at the other side still closes the standings with eight games lost. Thunder's next round opponent will be Rip City (#11) in Sippy Downs. Seahawks will play at home against Ipswich Force and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
NGC Seahawks: L.Jesse 17+7reb+4ast, D.Russell 14+1reb, F.David 11+3reb+1ast, T.Loseli 7+4reb, M.Willie 6+3reb+1ast, T.Alma-Spencer 4+7reb+3ast
Logan T.: M.Young 21+7reb, A.Bior 20+11reb+3ast, D.Kian 15+4reb+5ast, M.Cedar 15+10reb+3ast, T.Ammar 6+4reb, P.Elijah 3+1reb

SW Metro P. - Northside W. 93-82

No shocking result in a game in Runcorn where sixth ranked South West Metro Pirates (5-4) defeated 8th ranked Northside Wizards (2-5) 93-82 on Saturday. South West Metro Pirates made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Northside Wizards turnovers. South West Metro Pirates looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Max Kerle fired 32 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. The former international guard Tanner Krebs (198-96, college: St.Mary's, CA) chipped in a double-double by scoring 23 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists. Five South West Metro Pirates players scored in double figures. Cameron Thew produced a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds and center James Ringholt (208-96, college: UTSA) added 16 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Northside Wizards' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. South West Metro Pirates maintains sixth position in League with 5-4 record. Loser Northside Wizards dropped to the tenth place with five games lost. South West Metro Pirates will face league's leader Roar in Brisbane in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Northside Wizards will play on the road against Rollers (#8) in Gold Coast and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Northside W.: T.Cameron 26+10reb+1ast, P.Joshua 17+4reb, J.Ringholt 16+2reb+4ast, A.Jacob 6+2reb+1ast, Z.Williams-Hook 6+3reb+5ast, L.Stewart 5+3reb+7ast
SW Metro P.: M.Kerle 32+7reb+2ast, T.Krebs 23+5reb+10ast, K.Woodfall 13+4reb+3ast, M.Hodgson 11+11reb+1ast, A.Atem 10+5reb+2ast, D.Stefano 2+2reb+1ast

SD Spartans - Toowoomba M. 127-74

Rather expected game when 7th ranked Toowoomba Mountaineers (3-6) were rolled over on the road by fourth ranked Brisbane Spartans (6-2) 127-74 on Saturday. Brisbane Spartans dominated down low during the game scoring 92 of its points in the paint compared to Toowoomba Mountaineers' 34. Brisbane Spartans forced 21 Toowoomba Mountaineers turnovers and outrebounded them 55-25 including a 35-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. Brisbane Spartans looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Toowoomba Mountaineers' players. Power forward Callum Dalton (207-0) fired a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds for the winners. New Zealand center Tyrell Harrison (213-99) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Jakobe Hunter produced 28 points and 5 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) and Joseph Johnson added 14 points respectively for lost side. Five Brisbane Spartans and four Toowoomba Mountaineers players scored in double figures. Brisbane Spartans moved-up to third place in League. Loser Toowoomba Mountaineers keep the seventh position with six games lost. Brisbane Spartans will face Phoenix (#4) in Cotton Tree in the next round. Toowoomba Mountaineers will play on the road against Thunder in Loganholme and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Toowoomba M.: H.Jakobe 28+5reb+1ast, J.Joseph 14+2reb+2ast, N.B 12+4reb+1ast, S.Hammond 11+6reb+1ast, B.Clinton 7+1reb, S.Noah 2+3reb+2ast
SD Spartans: C.Dalton 35+11reb+2ast, T.Harrison 16+6reb+2ast, W.Tamuri 12+5reb+6ast, K.Samuel 12+2reb, M.Anei 11+5reb+6ast, K.Anguik 10+5reb+2ast

Toowoomba M. - RedCity R. 81-105

Very predictable result when top-ranked Roar (7-0) outscored on the road 7th ranked Toowoomba Mountaineers (3-6) 105-81 on Sunday. Roar forced 26 Toowoomba Mountaineers turnovers. Guard William McDowell-White (196-98, college: Fresno St.) fired 30 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Point guard Darryl McDowell-White (183-97, college: Master's) chipped in 23 points and 5 steals. Four Roar players scored in double figures. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 10 players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. American Seth Hammond (, college: MacMurray) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds and Jakobe Hunter added 23 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Roar keeps a position of League leader. Loser Toowoomba Mountaineers keep the seventh place with six games lost. Roar's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Brisbane to the arena Brisbane Capitals.
Top scorers:
Toowoomba M.: H.Jakobe 23+7reb+3ast, S.Hammond 19+13reb+3ast, J.Joseph 13+4reb+3ast, B.Clinton 7+1reb+1ast, L.Christopher 6+5reb+2ast, S.Noah 5+2reb+4ast
RedCity R.: W.McDowell-White 30+5reb+6ast, D.McDowell-White 23+1reb+3ast, N.Blake 19+5reb, M.Jean-Luc 11+14reb+1ast, G.Declan 9+2reb+2ast, E.Christopher 9+8reb

USC Rip - SC Phoenix 80-100

Not a big story in a game in Sippy Downs where 9th ranked Rip City (2-6) was outplayed by fourth ranked Phoenix (5-2) 100-80 on Friday. Phoenix outrebounded Rip City 59-33 including a 41-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Naturalized Maltese center Nelson Kahler (206-94, college: CSU-Pueblo) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 28 rebounds for the winners. Guard Jamaal Robateau (196, college: Gardner-Webb) chipped in 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Phoenix players scored in double figures. Guard Isaih Tueta (187-91) produced 21 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and guard Louis Ilton (191, college: TAMIU) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Phoenix maintains fourth position in League with 5-2 record. Loser Rip City dropped to the eleventh place with six games lost. Phoenix will face higher ranked Brisbane Spartans (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Rip City will play against Thunder (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
USC Rip: I.Tueta 21+7reb+8ast, L.Ilton 13+6reb, M.Hancock 10+6reb, T.Allen 8+2reb+3ast, T.Campbell 6+6reb+2ast, M.Sebastian 6+1reb
SC Phoenix: J.Robateau 23+8reb+4ast, N.Kahler 19+28reb+1ast, Z.Meehl 17+2reb+1ast, J.Janssen 14+8reb+2ast, B.Hooper 11+4reb+2ast, M.Mitchell 7+2reb

Group WCC

Willetton T. - Cockburn C. 81-74

Everything went according to plan in Willetton where fifth ranked Tigers (8-5) won against 9th ranked Cougars (5-8) 81-74 on Friday. Guard Damien Scott (192-92) fired 23 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Naturalized British forward Lewis Thomas (203-92, college: WOU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks. Swingman Gavin Field (202-89, college: UWG) produced 16 points and 5 rebounds and forward Jaarod Holmes (198-94) added 12 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Cougars players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory Tigers went down to sixth position (League) due to points difference. Loser Cougars keep the ninth place with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Cockburn C.: G.Field 16+5reb+3ast, J.Holmes 12+8reb+1ast, P.Nathan 10+4reb, H.Bell 10+4reb+1ast, S.Chan 8+3reb+3ast, S.Noah 4+4reb+1ast
Willetton T.: D.Scott 23+7reb+6ast, A.Black 17+1reb+4ast, L.Thomas 16+12reb+2ast, M.Connor 9+3reb+2ast, H.Dylan 6+6reb+2ast, H.Noordhoek 5+4reb

Geraldton B. - SW Slammers 82-46

There was no surprise in Wonthella where 12th ranked Slammers (2-11) were crushed by tenth ranked Buccaneers (4-8) 82-46 on Saturday. Buccaneers made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Buccaneers outrebounded Slammers 58-21 including a 45-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Buccaneers made 8 blocks. Swingman Aaron Ralph (200-89) fired a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. New Zealand forward Brayden Inger (203-99) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Buccaneers players scored in double figures. Guard Brody England (191-99) produced 13 points and guard Luke Deighton (181-92) added 5 points and 6 assists 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. Buccaneers maintains tenth position in League with 4-8 record. Loser Slammers dropped to the thirteenth place with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
SW Slammers: B.England 13+1reb+2ast, I.Alastair 6+5reb+2ast, E.Rivar 6+6reb+1ast, L.Deighton 5+2reb+6ast, F.Jack 4+1reb, J.Keller 4+2reb
Geraldton B.: N.Johny 19+5reb+3ast, A.Ralph 18+12reb+4ast, B.Inger 16+11reb+6ast, M.Wundenberg 11+15reb+3ast, J.River 5+1ast, X.Shaw 5+3reb

Joondalup W. - Willetton T. 97-95

The most exciting game of round 10 in the Local Leagues took place in Joondalup. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 5th ranked Tigers (8-5) to sixth ranked Wanneroo (9-4) 97-95 on Saturday evening. Wanneroo outrebounded Tigers 43-27 including 29 on the defensive glass. They shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 56.0 percentage. Wanneroo looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Power forward Robert Huntington (203-90, college: Nova SE) fired 25 points and 8 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) for the winners. Guard Lochlan Cummings (189-95, college: HIU) chipped in 27 points and 4 assists. Five Wanneroo players scored in double figures. Wanneroo's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Naturalized British forward Lewis Thomas (203-92, college: WOU) produced 27 points and 4 assists and guard Damien Scott (192-92) added 16 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Wanneroo moved-up to fourth place in League. Tigers at the other side dropped to the sixth position with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Willetton T.: L.Thomas 27+4reb+4ast, M.Connor 18+4reb+1ast, D.Scott 16+3reb+4ast, F.Travis 9+5reb+6ast, A.Black 9+4ast, M.Garbellini 8+1reb+2ast
Joondalup W.: L.Cummings 27+2reb+4ast, R.Huntington 25+8reb+3ast, R.Maxwell 13+10reb+7ast, T.Iliadis 13+4reb+3ast, S.Salinas 12+10reb+2ast, M.Kade 7+3reb

Lakeside L. - Perth R. 84-69

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Redbacks (9-4) against fourth ranked Lightning (9-4) on Saturday night. Visiting Redbacks were defeated by Lightning in North Lake 84-69. Lightning dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Redbacks' 26. They outrebounded Redbacks 47-29 including a 17-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Jay Bowie (196-92, college: Marist) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 7 rebounds. Center Andrew Ferguson (213-98, college: CS Monterey) contributed with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Naturalized Belgian guard Marshall Nelson (188-94, college: WBU) replied with 27 points and 7 rebounds and guard Joel Wagner (181-87) added 9 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals in the effort for Redbacks. Lightning moved-up to third place in League. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Perth R.: M.Nelson 27+7reb+2ast, C.White 14+4reb+1ast, E.Kyden 11+4reb+3ast, J.Wagner 9+5reb+9ast, E.Nikora 6+3reb, D.Tawhiti 2+4reb
Lakeside L.: J.Bowie 25+7reb+3ast, J.Isenbarger 23+3reb+4ast, A.Ferguson 13+14reb+4ast, L.Benjamin 9+2reb, J.Davey 6+12reb+1ast, M.Vigor 6+6reb+4ast

Mandurah M. - Kalamunda E.S. 77-79

The game between closely ranked teams ended with thirteenth ranked Suns' (3-10) road victory over 14th ranked Magic (1-12) 79-77 on Saturday. They outrebounded Magic 44-33 including 16 on the offensive glass. Swingman Logan Viskovich (200-95) fired 14 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Ryan Blanchett (203-96, college: FNU) chipped in 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Riley Parker (183-3) produced 22 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and Aaron Kearing added 18 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Suns and five Magic players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Suns moved-up to twelfth place in League. Loser Magic keeps the fourteenth position with 12 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Mandurah M.: P.Riley 22+7reb+7ast, A.Kearing 18+10reb+1ast, C.Richards 14+6reb+3ast, H.Josh 10+1ast, A.Tom 10+2reb+1ast, F.Riley 3+3reb+4ast
Kalamunda E.S.: C.Aylett 14+3reb+1ast, L.Viskovich 14+8reb+2ast, R.Blanchett 13+6reb+4ast, N.Drown 11+3reb+4ast, C.Lowe 8+7reb, C.Easley 7+9reb+4ast

Goldfields G. - East Perth E. 96-79

Rather expected game in Kalgoorlie where 11th ranked Eagles (3-10) were defeated by eighth ranked Giants (7-5) 96-79 on Saturday. Giants dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Eagles' 46. Giants forced 26 Eagles turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Eagles were plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. Power forward Manylok Malek (205-94) fired 22 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Majier Garang-III (206-95) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds. Four Giants players scored in double figures. Forward Shaquille Maharaj (196, college: Camosun) produced 22 points and 5 rebounds and guard Jayden Coburn (191-97) added 18 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Giants moved-up to seventh place in League. Loser Eagles keep the eleventh position with ten games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
East Perth E.: S.Maharaj 22+5reb+3ast, J.Coburn 18+4reb+3ast, L.Thwaites 11+10reb+1ast, J.Offereins 8+7reb+3ast, I.Offereins 7+2reb, C.Jason 5+3reb+1ast
Goldfields G.: M.Malek 22+5reb+3ast, M.Garang III 15+9reb+1ast, M.Sam 12+2reb+2ast, D.Ballantyne 10+6reb+6ast, H.Noah 9+4reb, F.Klasztorny 8+5reb+1ast

Cockburn C. - Perry Lakes H. 82-112

Very predictable result in Hamilton Hill where second ranked Hawks (11-2) outscored 9th ranked Cougars (5-8) 112-82 on Saturday. Hawks shot the lights out from three sinking 18 long-distance shots on high 51.4 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Forward Bailey Cole-Heath (202-97) fired 24 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Guard Ryan Smith (192-92) chipped in 19 points (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!). Swingman Gavin Field (202-89, college: UWG) produced 12 points and 8 assists and guard Jacob Polglase (190, college: Carthage) added 13 points respectively for lost side. Four Cougars players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Hawks maintains second position in League with 11-2 record having just twenty four point less than leader BA CoE. Loser Cougars keep the ninth place with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Cockburn C.: J.Polglase 13+3reb, G.Field 12+3reb+8ast, P.Nathan 11+4reb, J.Holmes 11+4reb+1ast, S.Chan 8+2reb+4ast, S.Noah 8+4reb+2ast
Perry Lakes H.: B.Cole-Heath 24+5reb+2ast, R.Smith 19+4reb+3ast, M.Leary 15+2reb+2ast, R.Cassir 10+6reb+2ast, A.Kisselev 9+3reb, M.Clarke 9+4reb+6ast

Warwick S. - Rockingham F. 126-94

Leader Senators delivered the twelfth victory on Saturday night. This time they crushed 7th ranked Flames (7-6) 126-94 in Perth. Senators shot 63.9 percent from the field. They also forced 20 Flames turnovers. They shot the lights out from three sinking 20 long-distance shots on high 54.1 percentage. Senators looked well-organized offensively handing out 39 assists comparing to just 25 passes made by Flames' players. The former international forward Cody Ellis (202-90, college: St.Louis) scored 30 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized Sudanese forward Ngor Manyang (200-93) chipped in 24 points (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) during the contest. Senators' coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side guard Jackson Hussey (190-92, college: Pikeville) responded with 33 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Travis Durnin (201-98) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Senators maintains first position in League with 12-1 record. Loser Flames dropped to the eighth place with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Rockingham F.: J.Hussey 33+5reb+6ast, C.Beard 15+3reb+2ast, R.Godfrey 14+2reb+6ast, J.Beard 13+6reb+1ast, T.Durnin 11+11reb+1ast, M.Joshua 2
Warwick S.: C.Ellis 30+6reb+4ast, N.Manyang 24+2reb+3ast, E.Ethan 21+2reb+3ast, C.Davis 14+12reb+2ast, J.King 10+6reb+4ast, C.Wroe 8+2reb+9ast



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