Recap of latest State Leagues games

This is still too early stage of the Regular Season in Local League and we should expect many changes in upcoming rounds. The fans could enjoy quite many interesting games in the last round. The round ended with loss of the undefeated team, favorites losing the games, games ending by tiny margin and even winless team recording their first victory. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Eastern Mavericks (0-1) in Goodwood on Saturday night. Visitors were rolled over by top-ranked Forestville Eagles (1-0) 99-68. It was a key game for the second position in League. Forestville Eagles outrebounded Eastern Mavericks 47-35 including 16 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Michael Harris who helped to win the game recording 37 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 7 assists. American forward Greg Mays (203-93, college: Green Bay) contributed with 23 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Nathaniel Koko replied with 19 points and 6 rebounds for Eastern Mavericks. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Forestville Eagles left bottom position moving up to second place in League. Eastern Mavericks at the other side still closes the standings with one game lost. Forestville Eagles are looking forward to face Norwood Flames (#8) in Marden in the next round where they are favorite. Eastern Mavericks will play at home against South Adelaide Panthers and hope to get finally their first victory.
Another interesting game for undefeated Sturt Sabres (1-0) which played in Morphett Vale against bottom-ranked Noarlunga City Southern Tigers (0-1). Top-ranked Sturt Sabres won 70-62. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Joel Spear (192-94, college: S.Oregon) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and Sam Daly who added 13 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Sturt Sabres' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side American Cameron Coleman (198-92, college: York, NE) responded with 24 points and 5 rebounds. Sturt Sabres left bottom position moving up to fourth place in League. Noarlunga City Southern Tigers at the other side still closes the standings with one game lost. Sturt Sabres will play against league's leader Central District Lions in Gawler in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Noarlunga City Southern Tigers will play at home against West Adelaide Bearcats (#10) and look forward to get finally their first victory.
South Adelaide Panthers' fans can celebrate the first win of their team.They used home court advantage to defeat North Adelaide Rockets (0-1) 92-71 on Saturday. The winners were led by Alexander Starling who had that evening a triple-double by scoring 20 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists and 8 steals. Even 33 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 4 assists by Verle Williams Jr. did not help to save the game for North Adelaide Rockets. 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. South Adelaide Panthers (1-0) left bottom position moving up to third place in League. Loser North Adelaide Rockets still closes the standings with one game lost. South Adelaide Panthers will meet Eastern Mavericks (#6) in the next round. North Adelaide Rockets will play against Woodville Warriors and look forward to get finally their first victory.
Central District Lions' fans can celebrate the first win of their team.The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in Woodville, where they defeated West Adelaide Bearcats (0-1) 83-76. It was a key game for the top position in League. Lual Diing fired a double-double by scoring 27 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Central District Lions' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Central District Lions maintains first position in League with 1-0 record. West Adelaide Bearcats at the other side still closes the standings with one game lost. Central District Lions' next round opponent will be Sturt Sabres (#4) in Pasadena. West Adelaide Bearcats will play on the road against Noarlunga City Southern Tigers (#9) in Morphett Vale and look forward to get finally their first victory.
Woodville Warriors' fans can celebrate the first win of their team.The victory is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Norwood Flames (0-1) 90-75 on Saturday. It was a very good performance for Joe Jackson who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points, 20 rebounds and 4 assists. Norwood Flames' coach rotated ten players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Woodville Warriors (1-0) left bottom position moving up to fifth place in League. Loser Norwood Flames still closes the standings with one game lost. Woodville Warriors will face North Adelaide Rockets (#7) in Greenacres in the next round. Norwood Flames will play at home against the league's second-placed Forestville Eagles and look forward to get finally their first victory.

Other games in round 4 were not that significant.
In League Manly Warr. beat Cent.Coast C. on the road 73-66. Winless Maitland M. lost to undefeated Newcastle H. on its own court 69-72. Winless Sydney C. lost to undefeated Sutherland S. in a road game 67-84. Norths Bears rolled over Hornsby S. at home 96-73.
The most impressive performance of 4th round was 11 points and 8 rebounds by Malok Majak of Hornsby S..

Group NBL1

Forestville E. - Eastern M. 99-68

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Eastern Mavericks (0-1) in Goodwood on Saturday night. Visitors were rolled over by top-ranked Forestville Eagles (1-0) 99-68. It was a key game for the second position in League. Forestville Eagles outrebounded Eastern Mavericks 47-35 including 16 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Michael Harris who helped to win the game recording 37 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 7 assists. American forward Greg Mays (203-93, college: Green Bay) contributed with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Nathaniel Koko replied with 19 points and 6 rebounds and forward Rigby Aktanarowicz added 10 points in the effort for Eastern Mavericks. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Forestville Eagles left bottom position moving up to second place in League. Eastern Mavericks at the other side still closes the standings with one game lost. Forestville Eagles are looking forward to face Norwood Flames (#8) in Marden in the next round where they are favorite. Eastern Mavericks will play at home against South Adelaide Panthers and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Forestville E.: M.Harris 37+9reb+7ast, G.Mays 23+13reb+2ast, B.Brine 18+9reb, A.Isaac 8+2reb+5ast, J.Rios 7+4reb+2ast, M.Machar 6+6reb
Eastern M.: K.Nathaniel 19+6reb+1ast, C.Prider 13+2reb+1ast, R.Aktanarowicz 10+4reb+2ast, M.Stock 8+4reb+3ast, J.Robertson 6+5reb+2ast, C.Creeper 5+7reb+1ast

S.Adelaide P. - N.Adelaide R. 92-71

South Adelaide Panthers' fans can celebrate the first win of their team.They used home court advantage to defeat North Adelaide Rockets (0-1) 92-71 on Saturday. South Adelaide Panthers forced 20 North Adelaide Rockets turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by North Adelaide Rockets' players. The winners were led by American forward Alexander Starling (198-89, college: BCU) who had that evening a triple-double by scoring 20 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists and 8 steals and Todd Davies supported him with 21 points and 4 assists. Five South Adelaide Panthers players scored in double figures. Even 33 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 4 assists by guard Verle Williams Jr. (180-97) did not help to save the game for North Adelaide Rockets. American forward Tobias Dowdell (201-90, college: ABU) added 12 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. 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. South Adelaide Panthers (1-0) left bottom position moving up to third place in League. Loser North Adelaide Rockets still closes the standings with one game lost. South Adelaide Panthers will meet Eastern Mavericks (#6) in the next round. North Adelaide Rockets will play against Woodville Warriors and look forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
S.Adelaide P.: T.Davies 21+4reb+4ast, A.Starling 20+13reb+10ast, A.Brown 17+2ast, C.Ellison 15+9reb, J.Hoppo 10+7reb+2ast, S.Johns 5+3reb+5ast
N.Adelaide R.: V.Williams Jr. 33+5reb+4ast, T.Dowdell 12+10reb+1ast, D.Jimma 10+8reb, D.Marshall 5+2reb, H.Staude 4+3ast, H.Riley 3+1reb+1ast

Southern T. - Sturt S. 62-70

Another interesting game for undefeated Sturt Sabres (1-0) which played in Morphett Vale against bottom-ranked Noarlunga City Southern Tigers (0-1). Top-ranked Sturt Sabres won 70-62. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Joel Spear (192-94, college: S.Oregon) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Sam Daly (193-95, college: Chaminade) who added 13 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Four Sturt Sabres players scored in double figures. Sturt Sabres' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side American Cameron Coleman (198-92, college: York, NE) responded with 24 points and 5 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Keouvion McCalop (203, college: Dakota Bottin.) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Sturt Sabres left bottom position moving up to fourth place in League. Noarlunga City Southern Tigers at the other side still closes the standings with one game lost. Sturt Sabres will play against league's leader Central District Lions in Gawler in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Noarlunga City Southern Tigers will play at home against West Adelaide Bearcats (#10) and look forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Sturt S.: S.Daly 13+7reb+2ast, J.Spear 12+11reb+4ast, N.Fassos 11+3reb, R.Keanu 11+3reb+1ast, G.Benjamin 8+3reb+2ast, M.Calligeros 6+4reb
Southern T.: C.Coleman 24+5reb, K.McCalop 15+6reb+1ast, A.Christian 7+10reb+1ast, N.Wurm 6+7reb+4ast, O.Mitchell 3+3reb, S.Daniel 3+2ast

W.Adelaide B. - C.District L. 76-83

Central District Lions' fans can celebrate the first win of their team.The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in Woodville, where they defeated West Adelaide Bearcats (0-1) 83-76. It was a key game for the top position in League. 27 personal fouls committed by West Adelaide Bearcats helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Naturalized South Sudanese guard Lual Diing (203-94, college: TxWes) fired a double-double by scoring 27 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Magok Manyang chipped in 11 points and 9 rebounds. Central District Lions' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American swingman Bryan Michaels (190-96, college: Concordia, OR) produced 28 points and Guamanian-American guard Earnest Ross (198-91, college: Missouri, agency: Haylett Sports) added 21 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Central District Lions maintains first position in League with 1-0 record. West Adelaide Bearcats at the other side still closes the standings with one game lost. Central District Lions' next round opponent will be Sturt Sabres (#4) in Pasadena. West Adelaide Bearcats will play on the road against Noarlunga City Southern Tigers (#9) in Morphett Vale and look forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
C.District L.: L.Diing 27+15reb+1ast, S.Kalani 13+3reb+1ast, M.Magok 11+9reb, S.Maharaj 9+2reb+3ast, C.Clausen 7+6reb, B.Sunday 6+1reb+2ast
W.Adelaide B.: B.Michaels 28+2reb+2ast, E.Ross 21+8reb, L.Hunter 11+15reb, M.Akok 8+3reb+3ast, J.Fabian 3+5reb+3ast, P.Ciganovic 2+8reb+2ast

Woodville W. - Norwood F. 90-75

Woodville Warriors' fans can celebrate the first win of their team.The victory is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Norwood Flames (0-1) 90-75 on Saturday. Woodville Warriors outrebounded Norwood Flames 53-42 including a 41-29 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a very good performance for American forward Joe Jackson (201, college: IU Southeast) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points, 20 rebounds and 4 assists. The other American import guard Julian Jacobs (193-94, college: USC) contributed with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Four Woodville Warriors players scored in double figures. American swingman C.J. Turnage (201-95, college: SVSU) replied with 36 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds and guard Moses Nuangki (188, college: Cowley County) added 16 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Norwood Flames. Norwood Flames' coach rotated ten players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Woodville Warriors (1-0) left bottom position moving up to fifth place in League. Loser Norwood Flames still closes the standings with one game lost. Woodville Warriors will face North Adelaide Rockets (#7) in Greenacres in the next round. Norwood Flames will play at home against the league's second-placed Forestville Eagles and look forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Woodville W.: J.Boonstoppel 22+5reb+4ast, J.Jacobs 19+8reb+7ast, L.Stanbridge 15+8reb+1ast, J.Jackson 13+20reb+4ast, R.Meldrum 8+4reb+7ast, D.McKee 6+2ast
Norwood F.: C.Turnage 36+8reb+1ast, M.Nuangki 16+7reb+1ast, A.Green 6+2reb+1ast, R.Harding 6+7reb+6ast, D.Webber 6+10reb+3ast, M.Lycett 3+4reb+1ast

Group WARATAH

Cent.Coast C. - Manly Warr. 66-73

Everything could happen in Terrigal at the game between two tied teams. Both top-ranked Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and one of their biggest challengers Crusaders had identical 0-0 record. But Crusaders were not able to use a home court advantage and were defeated by the opponent from Narrabeen 73-66 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the second position in League. Crusaders were plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. Quite impressive performance for naturalized American guard Indiana Faithfull (193-91, college: West Liberty) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 7 assists. Forward Christian Jurlina (196, college: Whitworth, agency: BIG) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Four Manly Warringah Sea Eagles players scored in double figures. Jacob Cracknell replied with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and forward James Trustum (192) added 16 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Crusaders. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (1-0) left bottom position moving up to second place in League. Loser Crusaders still closes the standings with one game lost. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles will face Sydney City Comets (#15) in Alexandria in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Crusaders will play at home against Norths Soul Sports Bears and look forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Manly Warr.: I.Faithfull 19+4reb+7ast, S.White 16+6reb+1ast, C.Jurlina 15+12reb+3ast, A.Fawcett 11+2reb, K.Painter 5+6reb, A.Bulgin 4+6reb+1ast
Cent.Coast C.: J.Cracknell 26+9reb+6ast, J.Trustum 16+9reb, O.Robilliard 6+8reb, T.McGann 6+3reb, C.Luke 5+2reb+2ast, T.Akamarmoi 4+5reb+4ast

Maitland M. - Newcastle H. 69-72

Everything could happen in Maitland at the game between two tied teams. Both top-ranked Newcastle Hunters and bottom-ranked Mustangs had identical 0-0 record. But Mustangs were not able to use a home court advantage and were edged by the opponent from Broadmeadow 72-69 on Saturday night. Newcastle Hunters outrebounded Mustangs 45-27 including a 34-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Quite impressive performance for naturalized South Sudanese forward Chier Maker (203-95, college: Idaho St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Myles Cherry (203-98, college: Lafayette) contributed with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Daniel Millburn replied with 29 points and Jack Edwards added 13 points, 8 assists and 4 steals in the effort for Mustangs. Newcastle Hunters (1-0) left bottom position moving up to third place in League. Loser Mustangs still closes the standings with one game lost. Newcastle Hunters will face Spiders (#13) in Hornsby in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Mustangs will play on the road against Hills Hornets in Baulkham Hills and look forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Newcastle H.: M.Cherry 24+15reb+1ast, C.Maker 24+14reb+4ast, M.Maluach 14+5reb+1ast, S.Jai 5+6reb, J.Rauch 4+2reb+1ast, G.Jaidyn 1+3reb+6ast
Maitland M.: D.Millburn 29+3reb+2ast, J.Edwards 13+3reb+8ast, L.Funderburke 10+4reb, C.Jay 6+4reb, E.Connor 2+5reb+1ast, S.Huggins 1+5reb

Sutherland S. - Sydney C. 84-67

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both top-ranked Sutherland Sharks and bottom-ranked Sydney City Comets had identical 0-0 record. This time Sutherland Sharks used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Alexandria 84-67 on Saturday night. Sutherland Sharks dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Sydney City Comets' 22. Sutherland Sharks had a 26-13 advantage in offensive rebounds. Quite impressive performance for Lochlan Hutchison who helped to win the game recording 12 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. Bailey Musulin contributed with 9 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Sutherland Sharks' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. New Zealand center James Hunter (208-91, college: S.Dakota) replied with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds and swingman Jackson Simkovic (196-94) added 4 points and 4 assists in the effort for Sydney City Comets. Sutherland Sharks (1-0) left bottom position moving up to fifth place in League. Loser Sydney City Comets still closes the standings with one game lost. Sutherland Sharks will face league's leader Canberra Gunners on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Sydney City Comets will play against Hawks (#8) and look forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Sutherland S.: W.Brendan 18+2reb, H.Lochlan 12+8reb+7ast, B.Musulin 9+7reb+7ast, J.Wilson 9+8reb, N.Callum 9+1reb+1ast, F.Nicolas 9+5reb+5ast
Sydney C.: J.Hunter 19+13reb+1ast, J.Simkovic 4+4reb+4ast, L.Smith-Hyde 3+5reb+1ast, F.Edward 2, P.Richard 0, M.Jonni 0+2reb+1ast

Norths Bears - Hornsby S. 96-73

Everything could happen in Crows Nest at the game between two tied teams. Both top-ranked Norths Soul Sports Bears and bottom-ranked Spiders had identical 0-0 record. This time Norths Soul Sports Bears used a home court advantage and outscored the opponent from Hornsby 96-73 on Saturday night. Norths Soul Sports Bears dominated down low during the game scoring 34 of its points in the paint compared to Spiders' 6. Quite impressive performance for guard Jayden Hodgson (190-97, college: GVSU) who helped to win the game recording 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Anatoly Bose contributed with 14 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Malok Majak replied with 11 points and 8 rebounds and guard Sukhman Bhinder (185, college: Lindenwood) added 5 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Spiders. Norths Soul Sports Bears (1-0) left bottom position moving up to fourth place in League. Loser Spiders still closes the standings with one game lost. Norths Soul Sports Bears will face Bankstown Bruins (#11) in Condell Park in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Spiders will play at home against Newcastle Hunters and look forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Norths Bears: J.Hodgson 18+6reb+4ast, B.Anatoly 14+5reb+2ast, N.Blair 10+3reb+3ast, B.Fakira 8+5reb+2ast, M.Golding 7+7reb+4ast, T.Giles 3+1reb
Hornsby S.: M.Malok 11+8reb+2ast, D.Babb 9+4reb+1ast, S.Bhinder 5+5reb+5ast, B.Nathanael 1+1ast, G.Brett 0+2reb, A.Jeremiah 0



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