Recap of latest State Leagues games

The fans could enjoy quite many interesting games in the 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 game had a very big importance for second-ranked NW Tasmania Thunder as it allowed them to take a leadership position in League. NW Tasmania Thunder defeated one of their biggest challengers Huskies in Ulverstone 94-81. It was a key game for the top position in League. NW Tasmania Thunder looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. 27 personal fouls committed by Huskies helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. International point guard Taran Armstrong (193-2) orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Canadian power forward Paul Campbell (208-87, college: Hawaii) contributed with 18 points and 9 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) for the winners. The former international point guard Tad Dufelmeier (183-96, college: CUI) replied with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for Huskies. Huskies' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Huskies at the other side dropped to the third place with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Important game to mention about took place in Crows Nest. Fifth ranked Mustangs (7-3) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 3rd ranked Norths Soul Sports Bears (6-3) 89-86 on Saturday evening. Jack Edwards scored 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Scott McGann chipped in 21 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Anatoly Bose responded with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Norths Soul Sports Bears' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Mustangs moved-up to third place in League. Norths Soul Sports Bears at the other side dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
A very close game took place in Park Holme between South Adelaide Panthers and Central District Lions. Seventh ranked South Adelaide Panthers (5-5) got a very close home victory over 8th ranked Central District Lions (3-6). South Adelaide Panthers managed to escape with a 3-point win 71-68 on Saturday evening. Owen Hulland notched a double-double by scoring 32 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort. Even 26 points and 7 rebounds by Lual Diing did not help to save the game for Central District Lions. South Adelaide Panthers moved-up to fifth place in League. Loser Central District Lions keep the eighth position with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
An interesting game for Forestville Eagles (6-3) which played road game in Morphett Vale against second-ranked Noarlunga City Southern Tigers (6-3). Third ranked Forestville Eagles had an easy win 89-73. It was a key game for the second position in League. The best player for the winners was Greg Mays who had a double-double by scoring 31 points and 10 rebounds. Forestville Eagles moved-up to second place in League. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
An interesting game for Sturt Sabres (9-0) which played road game in Woodville against 4th ranked West Adelaide Bearcats (4-5). Top-ranked Sturt Sabres managed to get a 5-point victory 92-87. Sam Daly orchestrated the victory by scoring 26 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Sturt Sabres' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Sturt Sabres maintains first position in League with 9-0 record. Loser West Adelaide Bearcats dropped to the sixth place with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 14:
In League N.Adelaide R. beat Norwood F. on the road 89-71. Winless Eastern M. was destroyed by Woodville W. on its own court 78-124. Townsville H. lost to undefeated Logan T. in Loganholme 67-82. Cairns M. managed to beat Rockhampton at home 92-85. Winless SW Metro P. was defeated by Brisbane C. on the opponent's court 86-78. Winless Ipswich F. was smashed by Townsville H. in a home game 73-92. Winless Rockhampton lost to USC Rip on the road 73-90. Perry Lakes H. outscored Joondalup W. on its own court 118-87. Lakeside L. rolled over SW Slammers in North Lake 96-65. East Perth E. defeated Cockburn C. at home 69-63. Mandurah M. was smashed by Rockingham F. on the opponent's court 95-69. Bankstown B. won against Inner WB in a home game 91-87. Hills H. unfortunately lost to Manly Warr. on the road 78-87. Hornsby S. was rolled over Cent.Coast C. on its own court 81-111. Sutherland S. lost to undefeated BA CoE in Canberra 69-82. Penrith P. smashed Illawarra H. 2 at home 109-70.
The most impressive performance of 14th round was 6 points and 13 rebounds by Greg Hire of Rockingham F..

Group NBL1 Central

Norwood F. - N.Adelaide R. 71-89

There was a small surprise when ninth ranked North Adelaide Rockets (3-6) beat 6th ranked Norwood Flames (4-5) in Marden 89-71 on Saturday. North Adelaide Rockets made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. American forward Tobias Dowdell (201-90, college: ABU) orchestrated the victory by scoring 28 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Verle Williams Jr (180-97) contributed with 23 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American swingman CJ Turnage (201-95, college: SVSU) replied with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Matthew Lycett (194-90) added 13 points and 5 assists in the effort for Norwood Flames. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. North Adelaide Rockets maintains ninth position in League with 3-6 record. Loser Norwood Flames dropped to the seventh place with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
N.Adelaide R.: T.Dowdell 28+9reb+4ast, V.Williams Jr. 23+6reb+3ast, M.Ayol 16+6reb+2ast, J.Purchase 15+12reb+2ast, M.Dylan 3+1reb, D.Jimma 3+2reb+1ast
Norwood F.: C.Turnage 17+6reb+4ast, D.Webber 16+3reb+1ast, M.Lycett 13+4reb+5ast, C.Huefner 10+9reb+2ast, J.Aydan 9+2reb+2ast, R.Harding 4+6reb+1ast

Eastern M. - Woodville W. 78-124

Very expected game when bottom-ranked Eastern Mavericks (0-9) were smashed by fifth ranked Woodville Warriors (5-4) in Mt. Barker 124-78 on Saturday. Woodville Warriors dominated down low during the game scoring 82 of its points in the paint compared to Eastern Mavericks' 46. They outrebounded Eastern Mavericks 52-39 including 40 on the defensive glass. Woodville Warriors looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists. American guard Julian Jacobs (193-94, college: USC) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 8 rebounds and 12 assists. Center Devon McGee (205-97) contributed with 25 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Five Woodville Warriors players scored in double figures. American forward William Wise (206-92, college: Dominican, NY) replied with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds and guard Matthew Stock added 8 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists 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. Woodville Warriors moved-up to fourth place in League. Loser Eastern Mavericks still closes the standings with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Woodville W.: D.McGee 25+9reb+2ast, J.Boonstoppel 22+7reb+4ast, J.Jacobs 18+8reb+12ast, A.Maiorana 14+3reb+1ast, D.Witt Zach 12+7reb+4ast, D.Paolo Matt 9+1reb
Eastern M.: W.Wise 28+10reb+1ast, C.Prider 11+1reb+4ast, C.Creeper 9+6reb, M.Stock 8+5reb+7ast, L.Diing 6+2reb, W.Isaac 5+3ast

S.Adelaide P. - C.District L. 71-68

A very close game took place in Park Holme between South Adelaide Panthers and Central District Lions. Seventh ranked South Adelaide Panthers (5-5) got a very close home victory over 8th ranked Central District Lions (3-6). South Adelaide Panthers managed to escape with a 3-point win 71-68 on Saturday evening. South Adelaide Panthers forced 19 Central District Lions turnovers. Forward Owen Hulland (213-99, college: Hawaii) notched a double-double by scoring 32 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and American forward Alexander Starling (198-89, college: BCU) supported him with 9 points and 16 rebounds. Even 26 points and 7 rebounds by naturalized South Sudanese guard Lual Diing (203-94, college: TxWes) did not help to save the game for Central District Lions. Swingman David Humphries (193-91, college: LMU) added 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the guests. South Adelaide Panthers moved-up to fifth place in League. Loser Central District Lions keep the eighth position with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
S.Adelaide P.: O.Hulland 32+12reb, A.Mudronja 21+3reb+3ast, A.Starling 9+16reb+3ast, T.Davies 9+4reb+6ast, T.Mathew 0, S.Finn 0
C.District L.: L.Diing 26+7reb, D.Humphries 18+9reb+4ast, S.Maharaj 18+7reb+4ast, J.Centenera 3+7reb+5ast, B.Nathan 2+4reb+2ast, M.Magok 1+5reb+2ast

Southern T. - Forestville E. 73-89

An interesting game for Forestville Eagles (6-3) which played road game in Morphett Vale against second-ranked Noarlunga City Southern Tigers (6-3). Third ranked Forestville Eagles had an easy win 89-73. It was a key game for the second position in League. The best player for the winners was American forward Greg Mays (203-93, college: Green Bay) who had a double-double by scoring 31 points and 10 rebounds. Michael Harris chipped in 21 points and 8 rebounds. American Cameron Coleman (198-92, college: York, NE) produced 20 points and 8 rebounds and Machar Machar added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Four Forestville Eagles and five Noarlunga City Southern Tigers players scored in double figures. Forestville Eagles moved-up to second place in League. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Forestville E.: G.Mays 31+10reb+1ast, M.Harris 21+8reb+2ast, B.Brine 18+5reb+1ast, J.Rios 11+10reb, M.Machar 4+4reb+2ast, J.Isaac 2+2reb
Southern T.: C.Coleman 20+8reb, S.Daniel 12+4reb, K.McCalop 11+5reb, A.Christian 10+5reb, M.Machar 10+7reb+1ast, N.Wurm 10+7ast

W.Adelaide B. - Sturt S. 87-92

An interesting game for Sturt Sabres (9-0) which played road game in Woodville against 4th ranked West Adelaide Bearcats (4-5). Top-ranked Sturt Sabres managed to get a 5-point victory 92-87. Guard Sam Daly (193-95, college: Chaminade) orchestrated the victory by scoring 26 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Joel Spear (192-94, college: S.Oregon) contributed with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Sturt Sabres' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Guamanian-American guard Earnest Ross (198-91, college: Missouri, agency: Haylett Sports) replied with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds and American swingman Bryan Michaels (190-96, college: Concordia, OR) added 27 points and 4 assists in the effort for West Adelaide Bearcats. Four West Adelaide Bearcats players scored in double figures. Sturt Sabres maintains first position in League with 9-0 record. Loser West Adelaide Bearcats dropped to the sixth place with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Sturt S.: S.Daly 26+8reb+6ast, J.Spear 22+11reb+3ast, R.Keanu 16+4reb+3ast, K.Tim 6+2reb, N.Fassos 6+7reb+1ast, T.Goodall 6+7reb
W.Adelaide B.: B.Michaels 27+2reb+4ast, E.Ross 24+15reb+2ast, J.Fabian 16+7reb+4ast, L.Hunter 11+8reb+2ast, P.Ciganovic 4+8reb+1ast, L.Cadzow 3+3reb

Group NBL1 North

Logan T. - Townsville H. 82-67

Very predictable result when top-ranked Thunder (5-0) won against 8th ranked Townsville Heat (3-2) in Loganholme 82-67 on Friday. Forward Mitch Young (206-90, college: St.Mary's, CA) orchestrated the victory by scoring 24 points and 9 rebounds. American guard Jeremy Kendle (186-88, college: Bellarmine) contributed with 7 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists for the winners. Swingman Jalen Patton-Croker (193-99, college: Southeast CC) replied with 14 points and 6 assists and center Matthew Rees (205-87) added 8 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Townsville Heat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Thunder maintains first position in League with 5-0 record. Loser Townsville Heat dropped to the fifth place with two games lost. Thunder will face Roar (#10) in Brisbane in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Townsville Heat will play at home against Brisbane Spartans (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Logan T.: M.Young 24+9reb, B.Jones 17+6reb+1ast, M.Boston 14+2reb+1ast, M.Cedar 8+9reb+2ast, J.Kendle 7+7reb+11ast, M.Kerle 6+4ast
Townsville H.: J.Patton-Croker 14+4reb+6ast, J.Spiers 14+4reb, M.Rees 8+9reb+2ast, E.Betts 7+4reb+6ast, P.Crawford 6+3reb, Y.Luca 6+5reb

Cairns M. - Rockhampton 92-85

Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Rockets (0-5) lost on the road to eighth ranked Cairns Marlins (3-2) 92-85 on Friday. Cairns Marlins looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Point guard Deba George (183-85) orchestrated the victory by scoring 30 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Swingman James Mitchell (194-91) contributed with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. American guard Najeal Young (198-94, college: TxWes) replied with 29 points and 7 rebounds and forward Ben Wright (198, college: Lewis & Clark) added 15 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Rockets. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Cairns Marlins moved-up to fourth place in League. Loser Rockets still closes the standings with five games lost. Cairns Marlins will face Brisbane Spartans (#7) at home in the next round. Rockets will play against Bendigo Braves (#9) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Cairns M.: D.George 30+5reb+4ast, S.Ky 18+3reb+2ast, J.Mitchell 17+12reb+9ast, A.Loughton 10+6reb+1ast, A.Fisher 6+4reb+4ast, F.Aron 3+3reb
Rockhampton: N.Young 29+7reb+3ast, B.Wright 15+10reb+2ast, L.Christensen 15+4reb+2ast, J.Wilcher 12+1reb+5ast, J.Blanchard 6+8reb+1ast, R.Hayden 6+1reb

Brisbane C. - SW Metro P. 86-78

Everything went according to plan when second ranked Brisbane Capitals (4-1) defeated at home bottom-ranked South West Metro Pirates (0-4) 86-78 on Saturday. Brisbane Capitals dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to South West Metro Pirates' 28. Brisbane Capitals looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Brisbane Capitals made 7 blocks. Guard Ben Wilson (198, college: Idaho St.) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Nicholas Stoddart (-0) contributed with 21 points and 4 assists for the winners. Four Brisbane Capitals players scored in double figures. The former international point guard Kai Woodfall (183, college: MBU) replied with 24 points and Joel Matysek added 19 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for South West Metro Pirates. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Brisbane Capitals maintains second position in League with 4-1 record having 2 victories less than leader Perry Lakes H. Loser South West Metro Pirates still closes the standings with four games lost. Brisbane Capitals will face Rip City (#11) in Sippy Downs in the next round and are hoping to win another game. South West Metro Pirates will play at home against Ipswich Force and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Brisbane C.: N.Stoddart 21+2reb+4ast, B.Wilson 17+14reb+7ast, P.Geordan 13+8reb, B.Volkman 12+8reb+3ast, J.Wilson 7+4reb+1ast, Z.Carter 5+2reb+3ast
SW Metro P.: K.Woodfall 24+3reb+3ast, J.Matysek 19+7reb+1ast, K.Ramy 11+6reb, T.Machando 8+6reb+1ast, R.Vines 6+6reb+7ast, C.Pang 5+8reb+2ast

Ipswich F. - Townsville H. 73-92

There was no surprise when bottom-ranked Ipswich Force (0-4) was outleveled by eighth ranked Townsville Heat (3-2) in Booval 92-73 on Saturday. Townsville Heat looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Ipswich Force's players. Guard Josh Spiers (201-96, college: CSUSM) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points. Guard Ethan Betts (188, college: Umpqua CC) contributed with 14 points and 6 assists for the winners. Four Townsville Heat players scored in double figures. Townsville Heat's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Power forward Manylok Malek (205-94) replied with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Jason Ralph (178-95, college: VCSU) added 19 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Ipswich Force. Townsville Heat moved-up to fifth place in League. Loser Ipswich Force still closes the standings with four games lost. Townsville Heat will face Brisbane Spartans (#7) at home in the next round. Ipswich Force will play against South West Metro Pirates (#13) in Runcorn and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Townsville H.: J.Spiers 20+3reb+2ast, P.Richard 16+2reb+2ast, E.Betts 14+2reb+6ast, J.Patton-Croker 10+6reb+6ast, K.Tudehope 9+9reb+2ast, Y.Luca 8+4reb+1ast
Ipswich F.: M.Malek 21+10reb+1ast, J.Ralph 19+7reb+3ast, R.Jeffries 13+4reb+3ast, M.Poulain 8, R.Ethan 5+1reb, C.Weber 3+2reb+1ast

USC Rip - Rockhampton 90-73

No shocking result in a game when eleventh ranked Rip City (1-2) beat bottom-ranked Rockets (0-5) in Sippy Downs 90-73 on Saturday. Rip City outrebounded Rockets 51-40 including 38 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Guard Isaih Tueta (187-91) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 8 rebounds and 15 assists. American forward Eric McAlister (204-90, college: Stony Brook) contributed with 26 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American guard Najeal Young (198-94, college: TxWes) replied with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds and forward Ben Wright (198, college: Lewis & Clark) added 16 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Rockets. Four Rockets players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rip City maintains eleventh position in League with 1-2 record. Loser Rockets still closes the standings with five games lost. Rip City will face league's second-placed Brisbane Capitals at home in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Rockets will play against Bendigo Braves (#9) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
USC Rip: I.Tueta 29+8reb+15ast, E.McAlister 26+8reb, B.Kai 12+6reb+3ast, R.Cordwell 8+6reb+3ast, L.Ilton 7+5reb+2ast, M.Sebastian 4+15reb
Rockhampton: N.Young 23+12reb+2ast, B.Wright 16+6reb+3ast, J.Wilcher 10+2ast, J.Blanchard 10+10reb+2ast, R.Hayden 6+2reb, K.Mitchell 3+1reb

Group NBL1 South

NW Tasmania - Hobart C. 94-81

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked NW Tasmania Thunder as it allowed them to take a leadership position in League. NW Tasmania Thunder defeated one of their biggest challengers Huskies in Ulverstone 94-81. It was a key game for the top position in League. NW Tasmania Thunder looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. 27 personal fouls committed by Huskies helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. International point guard Taran Armstrong (193-2) orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Canadian power forward Paul Campbell (208-87, college: Hawaii) contributed with 18 points and 9 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) for the winners. The former international point guard Tad Dufelmeier (183-96, college: CUI) replied with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and naturalized Greek guard Jonathon Mines (193-91, college: NMHU) added 14 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Huskies. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Huskies' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Huskies at the other side dropped to the third place with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
NW Tasmania: A.Taran 23+6reb+4ast, J.Chilcott 18+4reb+2ast, P.Campbell 18+9reb, D.Sejr 16+2reb+1ast, B.Simpson 10+3reb+1ast, J.Beveridge 5+6reb+4ast
Hobart C.: T.Dufelmeier 22+6reb+6ast, R.Jacob 16+4reb, K.Sapwell 15+3reb+1ast, J.Mines 14+5reb+3ast, Z.White 7+5reb+3ast, M.Young 5+3reb

Group NBL1 West

Perry Lakes H. - Joondalup W. 118-87

Very expected game when 5th ranked Wanneroo (4-3) was smashed by first ranked Hawks (6-1) in Floreat 118-87 on Tuesday. Hawks made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Hawks outrebounded Wanneroo 42-26 including 27 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Guard Mitchell Clarke (185-99) orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points and 6 assists. Center Andrew Ferguson (213-98, college: CS Monterey) contributed with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Five Hawks players scored in double figures. Jonathan Wade replied with 34 points (!!!) and New Zealand forward Sioeli Vaiangina (202-98, college: Panola JC) added 14 points in the effort for Wanneroo. 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 first position in League with 6-1 record. Loser Wanneroo dropped to the sixth place with three games lost. Hawks will face Slammers (#10) in Bunbury in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Wanneroo will play on the road against Suns (#14) in Kalamunda and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Perry Lakes H.: M.Clarke 23+4reb+6ast, C.Hamilton 19+2reb+3ast, A.Ferguson 16+13reb+3ast, B.Purser 16+7reb+5ast, M.Leary 14+3reb+1ast, R.Smith 14+2reb+3ast
Joondalup W.: W.Jonathan 34+3reb+1ast, S.Vaiangina 14+2reb, L.Cummings 10+2reb+2ast, S.Salinas 6+2reb+1ast, R.Maxwell 6+6reb+1ast, T.Matthew 5+2reb+2ast

SW Slammers - Lakeside L. 65-96

Very predictable result when third ranked Lightning (5-1) rolled over 9th ranked Slammers (2-4) in Bunbury 96-65 on Friday. Lightning forced 26 Slammers turnovers. Strangely Slammers outrebounded Lightning 45-32 including 32 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Guard Kyle Armour (183-89, college: Augusta) orchestrated the victory by scoring 24 points and 9 assists. American guard Jack Isenbarger (188-91, college: Elon) contributed with 17 points for the winners. Four Lightning players scored in double figures. Lightning's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Center Mitch Keller (203-96, college: Delta St.) replied with 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and Caleb Van De Griend added 19 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Slammers. Lightning maintains third position in League with 5-1 record behind leader Perry Lakes H. Loser Slammers dropped to the tenth place with four games lost. Lightning will face Flames (#4) in Rockingham in the next round. Slammers will play at home against the league's leader Hawks (#1) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Lakeside L.: K.Armour 24+3reb+9ast, J.Isenbarger 17+1reb+2ast, R.Mackenzie 13+4reb+2ast, B.Nick 12+2reb, L.Benjamin 10+3reb, N.Palleschi 10+4reb+1ast
SW Slammers: V.De Griend Caleb 19+8reb, M.Keller 16+8reb+5ast, B.Rhys 9+3reb+2ast, R.Leigh 8+3reb, V.Travis 6+5reb+2ast, B.Cody 4+3reb+5ast

East Perth E. - Cockburn C. 69-63

There was a minor upset when 10th ranked Cougars (2-5) lost to thirteenth ranked Eagles (2-7) in Morley 63-69 on Friday. Eagles had a 32-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. Jarrad Anastasio (199-97) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 13 rebounds and 5 blocks. Forward Andrej Donlagic (197-97) contributed with 12 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Four Eagles players scored in double figures. Swingman Gavin Field (202-89, college: UWG) replied with 19 points and 6 rebounds and guard Seva Chan (187-94) added 7 points and 8 assists in the effort for Cougars. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Eagles moved-up to twelfth place in League. Loser Cougars dropped to the eleventh position with five games lost. Eagles will face league's second-placed Tigers in Willetton in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game.
Top scorers:
East Perth E.: K.Berry 16+2reb+3ast, A.Jarrad 15+13reb+1ast, A.Donlagic 12+8reb+2ast, B.Mitch 10+5reb+1ast, L.Thwaites 9+5reb, F.Anthony 3+2reb
Cockburn C.: G.Field 19+6reb+3ast, J.Polglase 12+4reb, H.Josh 9+3reb+1ast, S.Chan 7+3reb+8ast, J.Holmes 5+6reb+2ast, C.Kye 3+2reb

Rockingham F. - Mandurah M. 95-69

Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Flames (5-2) outplayed 8th ranked Magic (3-4) in Rockingham 95-69 on Friday. Forward Atem Bior (201, college: UTSA) orchestrated the victory by scoring 14 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals. Point guard Ryan Godfrey (187-90, college: UWG) contributed with 19 points for the winners. Four Flames players scored in double figures. Power forward Benjamin Smith (204-88, college: CUI) replied with 16 points and 5 rebounds and American forward Fred Williams (197-91, college: Madonna) added 16 points in the effort for Magic. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Flames moved-up to fourth place in League. Loser Magic keeps the eighth position with four games lost. Flames will face higher ranked Lightning (#3) in North Lake in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Magic will play at home against Suns (#14) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Rockingham F.: R.Godfrey 19+2reb+2ast, J.Amos 18+3ast, C.Riak 15+2reb+2ast, A.Bior 14+6reb+6ast, J.Beard 9+3reb, G.Hire 6+13reb+2ast
Mandurah M.: F.Williams 16+4reb+2ast, B.Smith 16+5reb+2ast, J.Grace 11+2reb+1ast, B.Carlwell 6+3reb, P.Riley 6+6reb, C.Kyle 5+1reb+1ast

Group WARATAH

Bankstown B. - Inner WB 91-87

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 11th ranked Bulls' (3-6) road loss to tenth ranked Bankstown Bruins (5-6) in Condell Park 87-91 on Saturday. Bankstown Bruins dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Bulls' 30. They outrebounded Bulls 50-24 including a 36-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Bankstown Bruins especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 62.5 percentage. Forward Jack Lopez (196-94, college: Montana) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Center Nathaniel Musters (208-93, college: Lafayette) contributed with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Four Bankstown Bruins players scored in double figures. Bankstown Bruins' coach Ash Henrisson used entire bench in such tough game. Guard Hunter Madden (184-1, college: Idaho) replied with 15 points and 6 rebounds and Archie Woodhill added 13 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Bulls. Bankstown Bruins moved-up to eighth place in League. Loser Bulls keep the eleventh position with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Bankstown B.: J.Lopez 23+10reb+4ast, N.Musters 21+13reb+1ast, S.Shareef 13+5reb+2ast, T.Nicko 11+2ast, H.Caleb 10+2reb+1ast, V.Christopher 9+5reb+1ast
Inner WB: H.Madden 15+6reb+2ast, W.Archie 13+6reb+1ast, B.Kaylan 8+1reb+2ast, R.Reggie 6+3reb+1ast, A.Luca 4+6reb, P.Jovan 2

Manly Warr. - Hills H. 87-78

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (9-1) beat 8th ranked Hills Hornets (4-5) in Narrabeen 87-78 on Saturday. Forward Christian Jurlina (196, college: Whitworth, agency: BIG) orchestrated the victory by scoring 30 points. Kyle Painter contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Four Manly Warringah Sea Eagles players scored in double figures. Liam Moss replied with 35 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds and Jayden Prakash added 11 points in the effort for Hills Hornets. Hills Hornets' coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles maintains first position in League with 9-1 record. Loser Hills Hornets dropped to the ninth place with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Manly Warr.: C.Jurlina 30+4reb+2ast, A.Fawcett 16+6reb+2ast, K.Painter 15+15reb+1ast, I.Faithfull 13+7reb+6ast, A.Bulgin 8+6reb+4ast, D.Pitcher 5+2reb+1ast
Hills H.: M.Liam 35+5reb+1ast, J.Prakash 11+4reb+1ast, D.Hayman 7+3reb, B.Kwabena 6+8reb+1ast, M.Duffy 5+1reb+2ast, G.Jack 5+5reb

Hornsby S. - Cent.Coast C. 81-111

There was a minor upset when 12th ranked Spiders (2-7) were smashed by fourteenth ranked Crusaders (2-6) in Hornsby 111-81 on Saturday. Crusaders forced 25 Spiders turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Jacob Cracknell orchestrated the victory by scoring 46 points (!!!). Forward James Trustum (192) contributed with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Crusaders' coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Thomas Gillis replied with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Dan Babb (193, college: Beloit) added 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Spiders. Crusaders moved-up to thirteenth place in League. Loser Spiders dropped to the fourteenth position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Cent.Coast C.: J.Cracknell 46+3reb+1ast, J.Trustum 21+7reb+7ast, T.McGann 10+11reb+1ast, W.Bates 8+2reb, T.Akamarmoi 8+3reb+5ast, O.Robilliard 6+9reb+6ast
Hornsby S.: D.Babb 23+6reb+5ast, G.Thomas 20+11reb+6ast, S.Lochlainn 18+5reb+1ast, B.Nathanael 6+1reb, K.Brandon 4+4reb+2ast, G.Brett 4+1reb+1ast

BA CoE - Sutherland S. 82-69

Rather predictable result when top-ranked Excellence (8-0) won against 6th ranked Sutherland Sharks (6-5) in Canberra 82-69 on Saturday. Excellence made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Excellence outrebounded Sutherland Sharks 50-35 including 35 on the defensive glass. Forward Max Mackinnon (196-3) orchestrated the victory by scoring 12 points and 7 rebounds. International guard Tyrese Proctor (187-4) contributed with 11 points for the winners. Four Excellence players scored in double figures. Excellence's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Geoffrey Gerlach replied with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and Callum Norris added 20 points in the effort for Sutherland Sharks. Excellence maintains second position in League with 8-0 record having just three point less than leader Perry Lakes H. Loser Sutherland Sharks keep the sixth place with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
BA CoE: M.Max 12+7reb+3ast, P.Tyrese 11+4reb+2ast, G.Jaylin 11+4reb+1ast, D.Bol 10+5reb, R.Patrick 9+3reb, Y.Yaak 8+2reb
Sutherland S.: N.Callum 20+2reb+2ast, G.Geoffrey 15+11reb+1ast, A.Borich 12+2reb, L.Thomas 7+12reb+4ast, J.Wilson 4+1reb, A.Kevin 4+1reb+1ast

Penrith P. - Illawarra H. 2 109-70

Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Hawks (0-9) were outscored by thirteenth ranked Panthers (2-5) in Penrith 109-70 on Saturday. Panthers forced 20 Hawks turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Guard Benjamin Kearins (188, agency: BIG) orchestrated the victory with a triple-double by scoring 23 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists. Lachlan Charlton contributed with 26 points for the winners. The former international guard Sean Mullan (198-90, college: Nova SE) replied with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds and Philip Dopud added 11 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Hawks. Four Hawks players scored in double figures. Hawks' coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Panthers moved-up to twelfth place in League. Loser Hawks still closes the standings with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Penrith P.: C.Lachlan 26+2reb+1ast, B.Kearins 23+13reb+10ast, G.Veg 11+5reb+4ast, C.Albertyn 9+1ast, R.Jasper 8+3reb+2ast, K.Joshua 6+10reb+3ast
Illawarra H. 2: K.Corbyn 12+7reb, D.Philip 11+7reb+2ast, S.Mullan 11+12reb+3ast, J.Newham 10+6reb, Z.Delaney 10+4reb+4ast, C.Riley 8+9reb+2ast

Norths Bears - Maitland M. 86-89

Important game to mention about took place in Crows Nest. Fifth ranked Mustangs (7-3) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 3rd ranked Norths Soul Sports Bears (6-3) 89-86 on Saturday evening. Jack Edwards scored 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Scott McGann (203, college: Salem) chipped in 21 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Anatoly Bose responded with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and American forward Patrick Sanders (201-85, college: UC Irvine) scored 25 points and 5 rebounds. Four Mustangs and five Norths Soul Sports Bears players scored in double figures. Norths Soul Sports Bears' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Mustangs moved-up to third place in League. Norths Soul Sports Bears at the other side dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Maitland M.: S.McGann 21+6reb+2ast, J.Edwards 20+7reb+5ast, D.Millburn 19+5reb+2ast, T.Turner 16+3reb+1ast, I.Kaia 8, L.Funderburke 2+9reb
Norths Bears: P.Sanders 25+5reb+1ast, B.Anatoly 20+8reb+4ast, D.Francois 11+11reb+5ast, N.Blair 11+2reb+2ast, J.Hodgson 11+6reb+4ast, J.Pain 5



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