Recap of latest State Leagues games

After 5 rounds played we can already see who rules in the Local League and who belongs to weaker ones. There was no lack of interesting games this 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 game had a very big importance for sixth-ranked Wanneroo as it allowed them to take a leadership position in League. Wanneroo smashed 12th ranked Eagles in Joondalup 98-57. It was a key game for the top position in League. Wanneroo dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Eagles' 30. Wanneroo forced 21 Eagles turnovers. 28 personal fouls committed by Eagles helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Guard Lochlan Cummings (189-95, college: HIU) stepped up and scored 30 points and 6 assists for the winners and swingman Jordan Wellsteed (194-95) chipped in 7 points and 13 rebounds. Forward Andrej Donlagic (197-97) responded with 6 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Eagles at the other side dropped to the sixth place with one game lost. Eagles will play next round against Cougars trying to get back on the winning streak. Wanneroo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Undefeated Slammers (0-1) recorded its first loss in Mandurah. Visitors were rolled over by second ranked Magic (1-1) 89-67. Fred Williams nailed 19 points for the winning side and Riley Parker accounted for 9 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Center Mitch Keller (203-96, college: Delta St.) came up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds for Slammers 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. Despite that victory Magic went down to seventh position (League) due to points difference. Slammers at the other side still closes the standings with one game lost. Magic will play against higher ranked Flames (#3) in Rockingham in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Slammers will play at home against Lightning (#12) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Quite upsetting was Bandits' (#1) home defeat in a game versus leader Ballarat Miners 81-73. It was a key game for the top position in League. The best player for the winners was Deng Acuoth who scored 9 points. Mitchell Dance produced 12 points for the hosts. Ballarat Miners (1-0) keep a position of League leader. Loser Bandits still closes the standings with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
And what about another game where Sturt Sabres (#4) beat leader Central District Lions by 17 points 87-70 on the road. It was a key game for the second position in League. Sam Daly orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sturt Sabres (2-0) moved-up to second place in League. Central District Lions at the other side dropped to the fifth position with one game lost. Sturt Sabres' next round opponent will be Eastern Mavericks (#9) in Mt. Barker and are hoping to win another game.
Very important is a home loss of first ranked Cougars (0-1) against leader Flames (1-0) on Friday night. Host Cougars were defeated by Flames in Hamilton Hill 86-72. Callum Beard stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Flames left bottom position moving up to third place in League. Loser Cougars still closes the standings with one game lost. Flames will face Magic (#7) in Mandurah in the next round. Cougars will play on the road against Eagles in Morley and look forward to get finally their first victory.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 5:
In League winless Perth R. lost to undefeated Warwick S. on the opponent's court 52-86. Winless Melbourne T. lost to undefeated Sandringham S. in a home game 94-97. NW Tasmania managed to beat Hobart C. on the road 85-78. Winless Frankston B. lost to undefeated Nunawading S. on its own court 83-94. Geelong S. beat Knox R. in a road game 78-68. Diamond V.E. destroyed Dandenong R. at home 90-67. Ringwood H. managed to outperform Eltham W. on the opponent's court 98-88. Winless Kilsyth C. lost to undefeated Waverley F. in a home game 14-24. Bendigo B. defeated Mt Gambier on the road 95-82. East Perth E. beat Mandurah M. on its own court 95-89. Perry Lakes H. won against Goldfields G. in Floreat 100-89. Willetton T. managed to outperform Lakeside L. at home 96-87. Forestville E. recorded a loss to Norwood F. on the opponent's court 90-83. Winless Eastern M. lost to undefeated S.Adelaide P. in a home game 82-105. Woodville W. smashed N.Adelaide R. on the road 95-61. Bankstown B. won against Penrith P. on its own court 73-69. Manly Warr. managed to outperform Sydney C. in Narrabeen 70-63. Canberra G. rolled over Sutherland S. at home 84-63. Norths Bears defeated Cent.Coast C. on the opponent's court 84-82. Inner WB lost to undefeated BA CoE in a home game 41-116. Winless Maitland M. lost to Hills H. on the road 72-84. Inner WB managed to outperform Hills H. on its own court 76-65. Bankstown B. lost to undefeated Norths Bears in Crows Nest 61-83. Sydney C. crushed Illawarra H. 2 at home 101-73.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 18 points, 12 rebounds and 5 blocks by Joe Jackson of Woodville W..

Group NBL1

Joondalup W. - East Perth E. 98-57

The game had a very big importance for sixth-ranked Wanneroo as it allowed them to take a leadership position in League. Wanneroo smashed 12th ranked Eagles in Joondalup 98-57. It was a key game for the top position in League. Wanneroo dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Eagles' 30. Wanneroo forced 21 Eagles turnovers. 28 personal fouls committed by Eagles helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Guard Lochlan Cummings (189-95, college: HIU) stepped up and scored 30 points and 6 assists for the winners and swingman Jordan Wellsteed (194-95) chipped in 7 points and 13 rebounds. Four Wanneroo players scored in double figures. Forward Andrej Donlagic (197-97) responded with 6 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Matt Vinci (184-97) scored 5 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. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Eagles at the other side dropped to the sixth place with one game lost. Eagles will play next round against Cougars trying to get back on the winning streak. Wanneroo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Top scorers:
Joondalup W.: L.Cummings 30+4reb+6ast, J.Formosa 14+4reb+2ast, S.Vaiangina 14+5reb, S.Salinas 11+7reb+1ast, R.Huntington 10+5reb+1ast, J.Wellsteed 7+13reb+3ast
East Perth E.: K.Berry 11+1reb, J.Coburn 8+3reb+1ast, C.Mateo 6+4reb, A.Jarrad 6+7reb, A.Donlagic 6+8reb+4ast, M.Vinci 5+8reb+1ast

Mandurah M. - SW Slammers 89-67

Undefeated Slammers (0-1) recorded its first loss in Mandurah. Visitors were rolled over by second ranked Magic (1-1) 89-67. Magic forced 26 Slammers turnovers. Slammers were plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Fred Williams nailed 19 points for the winning side and guard Riley Parker (183-3) accounted for 9 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Center Mitch Keller (203-96, college: Delta St.) came up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds and guard Cory Richardson (186-93, college: Lethbridge) added 12 points and 4 assists respectively for Slammers 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. Despite that victory Magic went down to seventh position (League) due to points difference. Slammers at the other side still closes the standings with one game lost. Magic will play against higher ranked Flames (#3) in Rockingham in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Slammers will play at home against Lightning (#12) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Mandurah M.: W.Fred 19+3reb+2ast, B.Smith 18+3reb, X.Shaw 13+6reb+2ast, A.Deng 10+6reb+1ast, J.Grace 9+6reb+3ast, P.Riley 9+8reb+6ast
SW Slammers: M.Keller 19+14reb+1ast, C.Richardson 12+1reb+4ast, I.Alastair 8+1reb, V.Travis 8+3reb+1ast, B.England 7+2reb, B.Cody 4+1reb+1ast

Cockburn C. - Rockingham F. 72-86

Very important is a home loss of first ranked Cougars (0-1) against leader Flames (1-0) on Friday night. Host Cougars were defeated by Flames in Hamilton Hill 86-72. Power forward Callum Beard (202-0) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and point guard Ryan Godfrey (187-90, college: UWG) chipped in 23 points and 6 assists. Four Flames players scored in double figures. Swingman Gavin Field (202-89, college: UWG) responded with 30 points and 7 rebounds and naturalized Greek swingman Nic Pozoglou (196-96) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds. Flames left bottom position moving up to third place in League. Loser Cougars still closes the standings with one game lost. Flames will face Magic (#7) in Mandurah in the next round. Cougars will play on the road against Eagles in Morley and look forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Rockingham F.: R.Godfrey 23+1reb+6ast, T.Durnin 18+8reb, C.Beard 17+10reb+3ast, C.Riak 15+12reb, A.Bior 6+5reb, J.Beard 4+9reb+4ast
Cockburn C.: G.Field 30+7reb+2ast, N.Pozoglou 10+12reb+3ast, H.Josh 9+3reb+2ast, C.Matt 7+5reb+3ast, J.Polglase 5+3reb, C.Kye 5+1reb+1ast

Warwick S. - Perth R. 86-52

Everything could happen in Perth at the game between two tied teams. Both leader Senators and bottom-ranked Redbacks had identical 0-0 record. This time Senators used a home court advantage and crushed the opponent from Northbridge 86-52 on Friday night. American guard Justin King (196-89, college: TRU) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds for the winners and forward Caleb Davis (206-95, college: SVSU) chipped in 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Senators players scored in double figures. Power forward Louis Timms (206-91, college: WBU) responded with 14 points and 5 rebounds and swingman Tevin Jackson (202-94, college: McNeese St.) scored 11 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. Senators (1-0) left bottom position moving up to fourth place in League. Loser Redbacks still closes the standings with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Warwick S.: C.Davis 18+7reb+4ast, J.King 15+14reb+2ast, C.Ellis 15+4reb+2ast, C.Wroe 12+5reb+5ast, J.Thwaites 10+3reb+1ast, A.Litterick 8+3reb+3ast
Perth R.: L.Timms 14+5reb, T.Jackson 11+3reb+2ast, E.Kyden 8+5reb+2ast, I.Gattorna-Hargrave 6+8reb+2ast, I.Derek 5+5reb, J.Herbert 2+3reb

Melbourne T. - Sandringham S. 94-97

Everything could happen in Melbourne at the game between two tied teams. Both leader Sabres and bottom-ranked Tigers had identical 0-0 record. But Tigers were not able to use a home court advantage and were edged by the opponent from Cheltenham 97-94 on Saturday night. Sabres had a 34-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. Guard Kuany Kuany (201-94, college: Chaminade) stepped up and scored 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and guard Nicholas Gabsch (193, college: Cuesta JC) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Felix Von Hofe (196-93, college: EWU) responded with 28 points and 6 rebounds and guard Anthony Karabatsos (188, college: Seton Hill) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. Four Sabres and five Tigers players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Sabres (1-0) left bottom position moving up to eighth place in League. Loser Tigers still closes the standings with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Sandringham S.: K.Kuany 20+9reb+2ast, N.Gabsch 18+8reb+2ast, T.O'Brien 17+2reb+2ast, D.Kian 13+3reb+1ast, N.Brody 9+2reb, O.Tomo 6+5reb
Melbourne T.: F.Von Hofe 28+6reb, A.Karabatsos 17+6reb+3ast, E.Walleldin 13+6reb+1ast, W.Keenan 12+4reb+3ast, W.Alhaddad 10+4reb+1ast, V.Merbin 10+4reb

Hobart C. - NW Tasmania 78-85

Everything could happen in Hobart at the game between two tied teams. Both leader NW Tasmania Thunder and bottom-ranked Huskies had identical 0-0 record. But Huskies were not able to use a home court advantage and were defeated by the opponent from Ulverstone 85-78 on Saturday night. NW Tasmania Thunder made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. NW Tasmania Thunder outrebounded Huskies 37-25 including 27 on the defensive glass. The former international forward Bradley Simpson (198-90, college: Adelphi) stepped up and scored 16 points for the winners and swingman Joe Chilcott (193-96) chipped in 14 points. NW Tasmania 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) responded with 31 points and guard Matthew Young (189-94) scored 13 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. NW Tasmania Thunder (1-0) left bottom position moving up to sixth place in League. Loser Huskies still closes the standings with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
NW Tasmania: B.Simpson 16+3reb+2ast, J.Chilcott 14+4reb+2ast, K.Clark 11+6reb+1ast, P.Campbell 11+5reb+2ast, D.Sejr 9+4reb+2ast, A.Taran 9+3reb+6ast
Hobart C.: J.Mines 31+3reb+2ast, M.Young 13+7reb+2ast, K.Sapwell 11+4reb+2ast, A.Eugster 10+2reb+2ast, P.Elijah 7+1ast, R.Jacob 4+4reb+2ast

Frankston B. - Nunawading S. 83-94

Everything could happen in Seaford at the game between two tied teams. Both leader Spectres and bottom-ranked Frankston Blues had identical 0-0 record. But Frankston Blues were not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from East Burwood 94-83 on Saturday night. American center Dain Swetalla (206-86, college: Augustana, IL) stepped up and scored 20 points for the winners and power forward Simon Conn (206-83, college: Gardner-Webb) chipped in 8 points and 6 rebounds. Spectres' coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Point guard Lucas Barker (183-93, college: Indianapolis) responded with 12 points and 4 assists and point guard Lachlan Barker (179-96) scored 9 points and 4 assists. Spectres (1-0) left bottom position moving up to fifth place in League. Loser Frankston Blues still closes the standings with one game lost. Spectres will have a break next round. Frankston Blues will play on the road against the league's second-placed Bendigo Braves (#2) and look forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Nunawading S.: D.Swetalla 20+4reb+1ast, S.Conn 8+6reb, J.Gandolfo 8+1reb+2ast, T.Wright 7+3reb+3ast, A.Steel 5+1reb, C.Hronopoulos 3+5reb+2ast
Frankston B.: L.Barker 12+3reb+4ast, D.Stith 10+2reb, L.Barker 9+3reb+4ast, I.Hadziomerovic 9+3reb+2ast, D.Andersen 8+4reb, T.Garrett 5+1reb

Knox R. - Geelong S. 68-78

Everything could happen in Wantirna South at the game between two tied teams. Both leader Geelong Supercats and bottom-ranked Knox Raiders had identical 0-0 record. But Knox Raiders were not able to use a home court advantage and were defeated by the opponent from Geelong 78-68 on Saturday night. Wang Nyieth stepped up and scored 22 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners and American Isaac Turner (191-92, college: St.Vincent) chipped in 17 points and 4 assists. Forward Dylan Hare (193-93) responded with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Jack Roberts-Field scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Knox Raiders' coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Geelong Supercats (1-0) left bottom position moving up to fourth place in League. Loser Knox Raiders still closes the standings with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Geelong S.: N.Wang 22+5reb, I.Turner 17+1reb+4ast, G.Hadley 12+4reb+1ast, L.McInerney 10+6reb+1ast, J.MacDonald 10+4reb, M.Hicks 4+14reb+3ast
Knox R.: D.Hare 15+5reb+4ast, R.Jack 15+6reb+2ast, A.Nyok 13+8reb, S.Grant 10+8reb+4ast, J.Harry 7+1reb, M.Meunier 6+4reb+4ast

Diamond V.E. - Dandenong R. 90-67

Everything could happen in Greensborough at the game between two tied teams. Both leader Diamond Valley Eagles and 4th placed Dandenong Rangers had identical 0-0 record. This time Diamond Valley Eagles used a home court advantage and outleveled the opponent from Dandenong 90-67 on Saturday night. Diamond Valley Eagles dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Dandenong Rangers' 26. They outrebounded Dandenong Rangers 53-32 including a 43-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Diamond Valley Eagles looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Dandenong Rangers' players. Naturalized Sudanese forward Ngor Manyang (200-93) stepped up and scored 22 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and center Ben Allen (211-86, college: St.Mary's, CA) chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds. Five Diamond Valley Eagles players scored in double figures. Oliver Hayes-Brown (208, college: UC Riverside) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds and guard Sean Macdonald (185-0) scored 19 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. Diamond Valley Eagles (1-0) left bottom position moving up to third place in League. Loser Dandenong Rangers still closes the standings with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Diamond V.E.: N.Manyang 22+6reb+3ast, B.Allen 13+9reb+3ast, D.Harding 11+8reb+5ast, M.Reynolds 11+3reb+9ast, S.BJ 10+9reb, C.Joel 7+3reb+3ast
Dandenong R.: S.Macdonald 19+3reb+3ast, O.Hayes-Brown 18+12reb+2ast, M.Richards 9+3reb+1ast, E.Lawson 6+6reb, D.Soukup 5+1reb+1ast, P.Mason 5+1reb+1ast

Eltham W. - Ringwood H. 88-98

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both leader Ringwood Hawks and bottom-ranked Eltham Wildcats had identical 0-0 record. But Eltham Wildcats were not able to use a home court advantage and were defeated by the opponent from Heathmont 98-88 on Saturday night. Center Adrien Sturt (209-86, college: Snow CC) stepped up and scored 25 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and naturalized American guard CJ Asuncion-Byrd (190, college: LeMoyne) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. Point guard Adam Doyle (176-91) responded with 24 points and guard Justin Aver (190-89) scored 15 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Ringwood Hawks (1-0) left bottom position moving up to seventh place in League. Loser Eltham Wildcats still closes the standings with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Ringwood H.: A.Sturt 25+9reb+5ast, C.Asuncion-Byrd 19+5reb+1ast, J.Barry 13+6reb+6ast, T.Latham 13+8reb, M.Snowball 11+5reb+6ast, M.Fennell 8+5reb
Eltham W.: A.Doyle 24+4reb+1ast, B.Waldren 18+1reb+2ast, J.Aver 15+5reb+8ast, S.Bradbury 14+10reb+2ast, O.Magbegor 10+15reb+3ast, M.Lee 3+3reb+1ast

Kilsyth C. - Waverley F. 14-24

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both leader Waverley Falcons and bottom-ranked Kilsyth Cobras had identical 0-0 record. But Kilsyth Cobras were not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Mount Waverley 24-14 on Saturday night. American guard Durrell McDonald (188, college: Mercyhurst) stepped up and scored 7 points for the winners and swingman Michael Harper (193, college: Simon Fraser) chipped in 7 points. Swingman Corey Jeffs (203, college: Winona St.) responded with 4 points and naturalized South Sudanese center Deng Riak (208-95, college: Akron) scored 4 points. Waverley Falcons (1-0) left bottom position moving up to ninth place in League. Loser Kilsyth Cobras still closes the standings with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Waverley F.: D.McDonald 7+1ast, M.Harper 7, D.Larkin 4, B.Lewis 3+2reb+1ast, T.De Zwart 3, N.Andrew 0+1reb
Kilsyth C.: D.Riak 4+3reb, C.Jeffs 4+4reb, B.Ursich 2+1reb+1ast, T.Lang 2+4reb, A.Tomada 2+2reb, M.James 0

Albury W.B. - Ballarat M. 73-81

Quite upsetting was Bandits' (#1) home defeat in a game versus leader Ballarat Miners 81-73. It was a key game for the top position in League. The best player for the winners was naturalized South Sudanese center Deng Acuoth (213-96) who scored 9 points. Guard William Hickey (194-99) chipped in 2 points. New Zealand swingman Mitchell Dance (192-1) produced 12 points and American forward Sharif Watson (198-93, college: ACU) added 2 points respectively for the hosts. Ballarat Miners (1-0) keep a position of League leader. Loser Bandits still closes the standings with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Ballarat M.: A.Deng 9+3reb, M.Kenyon 4+1reb, D.Joyce 3+2reb, H.William 3, H.William 2+2reb+3ast, F.Ethan 0
Albury W.B.: D.Mitchell 12, B.Johnson 5+1reb, J.Crnogorac 4+1reb, J.Saunders 3+1ast, C.Toby 2+1reb, J.Cincurak 2+3reb+1ast

Mt Gambier - Bendigo B. 82-95

Everything could happen in Mt Gambier at the game between two tied teams. Both leader Bendigo Braves and bottom-ranked Mount Gambier Pioneers had identical 0-0 record. But Mount Gambier Pioneers were not able to use a home court advantage and were defeated by the opponent from Bendigo 95-82 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the second position in League. Mount Gambier Pioneers were plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. American forward Ray Turner (206-90, college: Texas A&M) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds for the winners and point guard Brennan Rymer (183, college: Azusa Pacific) chipped in 15 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Bendigo Braves players scored in double figures. Bendigo Braves' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Center Duom Dawam (208) responded with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 14 rebounds and Kane De Wit scored 8 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals. Bendigo Braves (1-0) left bottom position moving up to second place in League. Loser Mount Gambier Pioneers still closes the standings with one game lost. Bendigo Braves will face Frankston Blues (#13) in Seaford in the next round which should be an easy win for them.
Top scorers:
Bendigo B.: R.Turner 20+14reb, N.Larkins 17+5reb+4ast, B.Rymer 15+7reb+6ast, J.Foy 11, C.Hogan 10+9reb+2ast, J.Mumtaz 7+2reb
Mt Gambier: D.Dawam 31+14reb, T.Daly 21+2reb+2ast, D.Wit Kane 8+13reb+5ast, N.Marshall 6+2reb+1ast, T.Kubank 5+7reb, M.Monydeng 4+6reb

East Perth E. - Mandurah M. 95-89

There was a surprise result in Morley where twelfth ranked Eagles (1-1) beat second-ranked Magic (1-1) 95-89 on Saturday. They outrebounded Magic 51-35 including a 37-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Logan Thwaites (200-97) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds for the winners and point guard Kieran Berry (183-99) chipped in 27 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Fred Williams responded with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Riley Parker (183-3) scored 14 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Eagles and five Magic players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Eagles left bottom position moving up to sixth place in League. Eagles will face Cougars (#10) in Hamilton Hill in the next round. Magic will play on the road against Flames in Rockingham and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
East Perth E.: K.Berry 27+6reb+4ast, L.Thwaites 22+14reb+1ast, M.Vinci 14+7reb+3ast, A.Donlagic 11+7reb+5ast, J.Coburn 9+1reb+1ast, A.Jarrad 5+8reb+4ast
Mandurah M.: W.Fred 17+7reb+6ast, B.Smith 16+7reb+1ast, P.Riley 14+7reb+6ast, J.Grace 11+3reb+1ast, X.Shaw 10+4reb+2ast, B.Carlwell 10

Goldfields G. - Perry Lakes H. 89-100

Everything could happen in Kalgoorlie at the game between two tied teams. Both leader Hawks and bottom-ranked Giants had identical 0-0 record. But Giants were not able to use a home court advantage and were defeated by the opponent from Floreat 100-89 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the second position in League. Hawks forced 26 Giants turnovers. Strangely Giants outrebounded Hawks 40-23 including 17 on the offensive glass. The former international forward Ben Purser (200-90, college: Augusta) stepped up and scored 18 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners and center Andrew Ferguson (213-98, college: CS Monterey) chipped in 22 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Hawks' coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Forward Deng Kuany (201, college: ENMU) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds and guard Damon Ballantyne (194-90, college: GMC) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Hawks (1-0) left bottom position moving up to second place in League. Loser Giants still closes the standings with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Perry Lakes H.: C.Hamilton 22+2reb+1ast, A.Ferguson 22+6reb+2ast, B.Purser 18+9reb+7ast, M.Leary 15+1ast, M.Clarke 10+3reb+4ast, R.Cassir 7+1reb+1ast
Goldfields G.: D.Kuany 24+10reb, J.Pesava 15+5reb+1ast, D.Collins 13+3reb, A.Tom 13+5reb+1ast, F.Klasztorny 11+6reb+4ast, D.Ballantyne 10+10reb+3ast

Willetton T. - Lakeside L. 96-87

Everything could happen in Willetton at the game between two tied teams. Both leader Tigers and bottom-ranked Lightning had identical 0-0 record. This time Tigers used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from North Lake 96-87 on Saturday night. Tigers looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Naturalized Scottish power forward Michael Vigor (206-90) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and Roosevelt Williams (-2) chipped in 21 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Four Tigers players scored in double figures. Forward Corey Shervill (201-88, college: St.Edward's) responded with 23 points and 5 steals and American swingman Jay Bowie (196-92, college: Marist) scored 22 points. Lightning's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Tigers (1-0) left bottom position moving up to fifth place in League. Loser Lightning still closes the standings with one game lost. Tigers will have a break next round. Lightning will play on the road against Slammers (#14) in Bunbury and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Willetton T.: M.Vigor 22+12reb+2ast, W.Roosevelt 21+6reb+2ast, D.Scott 21+1reb+6ast, M.Connor 10+2reb+9ast, H.Dylan 8+1reb+1ast, H.Clarke 8+6reb+2ast
Lakeside L.: C.Shervill 23+3reb+1ast, J.Bowie 22+4reb+1ast, J.Isenbarger 16+1reb+3ast, L.Benjamin 9+1reb, K.Armour 8+2reb+5ast, J.Davey 5+5reb

Norwood F. - Forestville E. 90-83

There was a minor upset in Marden where second-ranked Forestville Eagles (1-1) were defeated by eighth ranked Norwood Flames (1-1) 90-83 on Saturday. Norwood Flames forced 20 Forestville Eagles turnovers. American swingman CJ Turnage (201-95, college: SVSU) stepped up and scored 37 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds for the winners and guard Daniel Webber (191-87) chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Four Norwood Flames players scored in double figures. Norwood Flames' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Michael Harris responded with 35 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds and American forward Greg Mays (203-93, college: Green Bay) scored 20 points and 9 rebounds. Norwood Flames left bottom position moving up to fourth place in League. Norwood Flames will face West Adelaide Bearcats (#8) in Woodville in the next round. Forestville Eagles will play at home against North Adelaide Rockets and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Norwood F.: C.Turnage 37+9reb+1ast, D.Webber 14+9reb+1ast, M.Lycett 12+6reb+6ast, B.Luca 11+1reb+1ast, R.Harding 7+3reb+3ast, M.Nuangki 5+4reb+1ast
Forestville E.: M.Harris 35+8reb+2ast, G.Mays 20+9reb, J.Rios 17+2reb+3ast, B.Brine 6+8reb+2ast, A.Isaac 3+2reb+5ast, M.Machar 2+2reb+1ast

Eastern M. - S.Adelaide P. 82-105

Rather predictable result in Mt. Barker where leader South Adelaide Panthers (2-0) smashed bottom-ranked Eastern Mavericks (0-2) 105-82 on Saturday. South Adelaide Panthers dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Eastern Mavericks' 34 and made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. South Adelaide Panthers forced 21 Eastern Mavericks turnovers and had a 32-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Codey Ellison stepped up with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 19 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and Todd Davies chipped in 25 points. Forward Rigby Aktanarowicz responded with 18 points and 6 rebounds and Jordan Robertson scored 15 points and 9 rebounds. Five South Adelaide Panthers and four Eastern Mavericks players scored in double figures. Eastern Mavericks' coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. South Adelaide Panthers keep a position of League leader. Loser Eastern Mavericks still closes the standings with two games lost. South Adelaide Panthers will have a break next round. Eastern Mavericks will play on the road against the league's second-placed Sturt Sabres (#2) in Pasadena and look forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
S.Adelaide P.: T.Davies 25+3reb+3ast, J.Hoppo 20+8reb+2ast, K.Ciabattoni 16+1reb+3ast, C.Ellison 15+19reb+6ast, S.Johns 13+5reb+4ast, A.Starling 8+6reb+5ast
Eastern M.: K.Nathaniel 20+4reb, R.Aktanarowicz 18+6reb+2ast, J.Robertson 15+9reb+1ast, K.Lachlan 11+3reb+3ast, M.Stock 10+1reb+3ast, P.Aleer 3+10reb+1ast

C.District L. - Sturt S. 70-87

And what about another game where Sturt Sabres (#4) beat leader Central District Lions by 17 points 87-70 on the road. It was a key game for the second position in League. Sturt Sabres forced 21 Central District Lions turnovers. Guard Sam Daly (193-95, college: Chaminade) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points and 6 assists. Guard Joel Spear (192-94, college: S.Oregon) contributed with 16 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Five Sturt Sabres players scored in double figures. Magok Manyang answered with 18 points and 8 rebounds and naturalized South Sudanese guard Lual Diing (203-94, college: TxWes) added 18 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Central District Lions. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sturt Sabres (2-0) moved-up to second place in League. Central District Lions at the other side dropped to the fifth position with one game lost. Sturt Sabres' next round opponent will be Eastern Mavericks (#9) in Mt. Barker and are hoping to win another game.
Top scorers:
Sturt S.: S.Daly 18+3reb+6ast, R.Keanu 17+5reb+1ast, J.Spear 16+7reb+3ast, J.Turnbull 14+5reb+2ast, G.Benjamin 12+5reb+2ast, M.Calligeros 6+2reb+1ast
C.District L.: M.Magok 18+8reb+1ast, L.Diing 18+5reb+1ast, J.Centenera 12+1reb, S.Kalani 9+2reb+3ast, S.Maharaj 7+2reb+2ast, C.Clausen 6+5reb

N.Adelaide R. - Woodville W. 61-95

Not a big story in a game in Greenacres where bottom-ranked North Adelaide Rockets (0-2) were rolled over by leader Woodville Warriors (2-0) 95-61 on Saturday. Woodville Warriors dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to North Adelaide Rockets' 30. Woodville Warriors looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Woodville Warriors made 12 blocks. American guard Julian Jacobs (193-94, college: USC) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 9 rebounds and 11 assists for the winners and his fellow American import forward Joe Jackson (201, college: IU Southeast) chipped in 18 points, 12 rebounds and 5 blocks. American forward Tobias Dowdell (201-90, college: ABU) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and forward Jimma Dau (201) scored 13 points and 9 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. Woodville Warriors moved-up to third place in League. Loser North Adelaide Rockets still closes the standings with two games lost. Woodville Warriors will have a break next round. North Adelaide Rockets will play on the road against Forestville Eagles (#6) in Goodwood and look forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Woodville W.: L.Stanbridge 25+3reb, J.Jacobs 18+9reb+11ast, J.Jackson 18+12reb+2ast, D.Witt Zach 6+2reb+1ast, J.Boonstoppel 6+6reb+4ast, A.Maiorana 6+7reb
N.Adelaide R.: D.Jimma 13+9reb, T.Dowdell 12+10reb, D.Marshall 9+1reb, V.Williams Jr. 8+6reb+1ast, H.Riley 4+2reb+1ast, J.Graetz 4+2reb

Group WARATAH

Bankstown B. - Penrith P. 73-69

Everything went according to plan in Condell Park where seventh ranked Bankstown Bruins (1-2) beat bottom-ranked Panthers (0-1) 73-69 on Saturday. Bankstown Bruins held Panthers to an opponent 23.9 percent shooting from the field compared to 39.7 percent accuracy of the winners. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Bankstown Bruins made 9 blocks. Center Nathaniel Musters (208-93, college: Lafayette) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and forward Jack Lopez (196-94, college: Montana) chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds. Bankstown Bruins' coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Lachlan Charlton responded with 18 points and 6 rebounds and guard Benjamin Kearins (188, agency: BIG) scored 7 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Despite that victory Bankstown Bruins went down to ninth position (League) due to points difference. Loser Panthers still closes the standings with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Bankstown B.: J.Lopez 14+8reb+2ast, N.Musters 14+11reb+4ast, T.Nicko 12+3reb+1ast, F.Alexander 9+6reb+2ast, R.Keanu 8+3reb, S.Shareef 7+2reb+3ast
Penrith P.: C.Lachlan 18+6reb+2ast, R.Jasper 12+1reb+2ast, K.Joshua 8+8reb+1ast, B.Kearins 7+11reb+4ast, L.Griffith 5+5reb+2ast, C.Day 5+7reb+1ast

Sydney C. - Manly Warr. 63-70

There was no surprise in Alexandria where 15th ranked Sydney City Comets (1-2) were defeated by leader Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (2-0) 70-63 on Saturday. Kyle Painter stepped up with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds for the winners and naturalized American guard Indiana Faithfull (193-91, college: West Liberty) chipped in 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. New Zealand center James Hunter (208-91, college: S.Dakota) responded with 13 points and 8 rebounds and Alex Overs scored 7 points. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles moved-up to third place in League. Loser Sydney City Comets dropped to the tenth position with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Manly Warr.: S.White 18+2reb+2ast, I.Faithfull 15+6reb+5ast, K.Painter 12+14reb, W.McFee 8+3reb+1ast, A.Bulgin 7+3reb+3ast, C.Jurlina 7+6reb+4ast
Sydney C.: J.Hunter 13+8reb+1ast, A.Overs 7+4reb+3ast, M.Aden 5+4reb+1ast, J.Simkovic 4+3reb+1ast, L.Smith-Hyde 4+3reb+4ast, P.Richard 0

Canberra G. - Sutherland S. 84-63

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both leader Canberra Gunners and 5th ranked Sutherland Sharks had identical 1-0 record. This time Canberra Gunners used a home court advantage and outleveled the opponent from Sutherland 84-63 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the second position in League. Canberra Gunners outrebounded Sutherland Sharks 53-32 including a 17-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. William Mayfield stepped up and scored 22 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and center Glenn Morison (208, college: St.Edward's) chipped in 20 points and 10 rebounds. Callum Norris responded with 19 points and 5 rebounds and Geoffrey Gerlach scored 16 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. Despite that victory Canberra Gunners went down to second position (League) due to points difference. Loser Sutherland Sharks dropped to the seventh place with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Canberra G.: M.William 22+8reb+2ast, G.Morison 20+10reb, B.Doran 10+5reb+1ast, A.Akech 9+11reb, P.Badalassi 9+7reb, M.Shaun 5+2reb+2ast
Sutherland S.: N.Callum 19+5reb+1ast, G.Geoffrey 16+6reb+2ast, F.Nicolas 9+2reb+1ast, A.Borich 8+7reb+3ast, W.Brendan 5+2reb, B.Musulin 4+5reb+5ast

Cent.Coast C. - Norths Bears 82-84

Very expected game in Terrigal where bottom-ranked Crusaders (0-2) were edged by leader Norths Soul Sports Bears (3-0) 84-82 on Saturday. Norths Soul Sports Bears forced 20 Crusaders turnovers. Anatoly Bose stepped up with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and guard Jayden Hodgson (190-97, college: GVSU) chipped in 18 points. Guard Thomas Akamarmoi (188-96) responded with 26 points and 5 rebounds and Tye McGann produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Five Norths Soul Sports Bears and four Crusaders players scored in double figures. Norths Soul Sports Bears keep a position of League leader. Loser Crusaders still closes the standings with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Norths Bears: P.Sanders 18+1reb+2ast, J.Hodgson 18+1reb+2ast, D.Francois 11+6reb+1ast, B.Anatoly 10+10reb+2ast, M.Golding 10+4reb, C.McIllhatton 9+2ast
Cent.Coast C.: T.Akamarmoi 26+5reb+2ast, J.Trustum 17+4reb+2ast, T.McGann 17+10reb+1ast, J.Cracknell 14+7reb+3ast, C.Luke 6+5reb+5ast, O.Robilliard 2+4reb+1ast

Inner WB - BA CoE 41-116

Rather predictable result in Inner West where leader Excellence (1-0) smashed 11th ranked Bulls (1-1) 116-41 on Saturday. Excellence held Bulls to an opponent 20.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 52.9 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Bulls 46-8 including a 21-1 advantage in offensive rebounds. International guard Dyson Daniels (193-3) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and international forward Patrick Ryan (196-2) chipped in 26 points and 7 rebounds. Four Excellence players scored in double figures. Guard Jaden Weldon (185, college: Delta St.) responded with 9 points and guard Reggie Ridlen (188) scored 3 points. Excellence left bottom position moving up to fourth place in League. Loser Bulls dropped to the sixth position with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
BA CoE: R.Patrick 26+7reb+2ast, D.Dyson 18+13reb+5ast, D.Bol 14+10reb, M.Jack 14+9reb, K.Evan 9+2reb+1ast, S.Reyne 8+2reb+3ast
Inner WB: J.Weldon 9+2reb+3ast, B.Kaylan 5+1reb, R.Reggie 3+3reb, H.Forde 3, H.Hayden 2+2reb+1ast, S.Christodoulides 0

Hills H. - Maitland M. 84-72

Everything could happen in Baulkham Hills at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Hills Hornets and bottom-ranked Mustangs had identical 0-1 record. This time Hills Hornets used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Maitland 84-72 on Saturday night. Liam Moss stepped up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and David Hayman chipped in 22 points. Four Hills Hornets players scored in double figures. Hills Hornets' coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Daniel Millburn responded with 25 points and Kaia Isaac scored 15 points. Despite that victory Hills Hornets went down to eighth position (League) due to points difference. Loser Mustangs still closes the standings with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Hills H.: M.Liam 24+10reb, D.Hayman 22+2reb+1ast, S.McCorkindale 11+7reb+2ast, J.Prakash 10+1reb+2ast, K.Brefo 9+7reb+1ast, F.Marvin 4+4reb+1ast
Maitland M.: D.Millburn 25+3reb+1ast, I.Kaia 15+3reb+2ast, L.Funderburke 15+4reb, T.Turner 7+4reb+1ast, C.Jay 6+8reb, J.Clifford 2+5reb+1ast

Inner WB - Hills H. 76-65

There was a surprise result in Inner West where eleventh ranked Bulls (1-1) beat higher ranked Hills Hornets (1-1) 76-65 on Sunday. Bulls outrebounded Hills Hornets 25-10 including a 21-7 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard Jaden Weldon (185, college: Delta St.) stepped up and scored 23 points and 5 assists for the winners and Archie Woodhill chipped in 16 points and 11 rebounds. Liam Moss responded with 14 points and 5 assists and Kwaku Brefo scored 6 points. Bulls left bottom position moving up to sixth place in League. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Inner WB: J.Weldon 23+1reb+5ast, W.Archie 16+11reb, R.Reggie 14+7reb+1ast, B.Kaylan 9, S.Christodoulides 3+1reb+1ast, H.Hayden 2+5reb+2ast
Hills H.: K.Brefo 14+3reb+5ast, B.Kwaku 6+4reb+1ast, F.Marvin 4+1reb, P.Joe 2+2reb+1ast,

Norths Bears - Bankstown B. 83-61

There was no surprise in Crows Nest where 7th ranked Bankstown Bruins (1-2) were outplayed by leader Norths Soul Sports Bears (3-0) 83-61 on Sunday. Anatoly Bose stepped up with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and American forward Patrick Sanders (201-85, college: UC Irvine) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Jack Lopez (196-94, college: Montana) responded with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks and center Nathaniel Musters (208-93, college: Lafayette) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 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. Norths Soul Sports Bears keep a position of League leader. Loser Bankstown Bruins dropped to the ninth place with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Norths Bears: P.Sanders 16+6reb+1ast, B.Anatoly 12+10reb+3ast, N.Blair 9+4reb+1ast, M.Golding 9+1reb+3ast, C.McIllhatton 9+1reb, B.Fakira 8+3reb
Bankstown B.: J.Lopez 17+7reb+2ast, N.Musters 10+12reb+1ast, R.Keanu 10+1reb+2ast, V.Christopher 8+1ast, F.Alexander 4+8reb+1ast, T.Daus 4+2reb

Sydney C. - Illawarra H. 2 101-73

There was a surprise result in Alexandria where fifteenth ranked Sydney City Comets (1-2) outleveled bottom-ranked Hawks (0-1) 101-73 on Sunday. Sydney City Comets had a 30-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 63.2 percentage. Sydney City Comets looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. New Zealand center James Hunter (208-91, college: S.Dakota) stepped up and scored 34 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds (on 15-of-19 shooting from the field) for the winners and Alex Higgins chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Sydney City Comets' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Tim Coenraad responded with 26 points and 8 rebounds and the former international guard Sean Mullan (198-90, college: Nova SE) scored 14 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Sydney City Comets left bottom position moving up to tenth place in League. Loser Hawks still closes the standings with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Sydney C.: J.Hunter 34+9reb+2ast, H.Alex 18+5reb+2ast, L.Smith-Hyde 9+3reb, A.Ryan 9+7reb+2ast, P.Richard 8+1reb+2ast, F.Sam 5+1reb
Illawarra H. 2: C.Tim 26+8reb+2ast, S.Mullan 14+9reb+6ast, J.Sorenson 12+6reb+1ast, J.Newham 8+3reb, D.Philip 6+2reb+2ast, C.Riley 4+2reb



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