Recap of latest State Leagues games

There was no lack of interesting games this round. The round ended with defeat of the leader, favorites losing the games and even winless team recording their first victory. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Hawks (8-2) in Perth on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by sixth ranked Senators (6-2) 87-77. Senators forced 19 Hawks turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for forward Caleb Davis (206-95, college: SVSU) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points and 4 assists. American guard Justin King (196-89, college: TRU) helped adding 13 points and 7 rebounds. The best for the losing side was center Andrew Ferguson (213-98, college: CS Monterey) with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. Hawks' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Senators moved-up to fourth place in League. Hawks at the other side still keep top position with two games lost. Senators are looking forward to face higher ranked Lightning (#3) in North Lake in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hawks will play on the road against Cougars in Hamilton Hill and are hoping to win this game.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Brisbane Capitals (4-2) against tenth ranked Rip City (2-2) on Saturday night. Visiting Brisbane Capitals were defeated by Rip City in Sippy Downs 107-90. It was an exceptional evening for the former international guard Tanner Krebs (198-96, college: St.Mary's, CA) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 13 rebounds and 7 assists. Kyle Zunic accounted for 22 points and 4 assists. Nicholas Stoddart (-0) came up with 31 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for Brisbane Capitals in the defeat. Brisbane Capitals' coach tested ten players seeing no chance for a win. Rip City moved-up to ninth place in League. Brisbane Capitals at the other side dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. Rip City will play against higher ranked Cairns Marlins (#5) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Brisbane Capitals' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Brisbane to the arena Roar.
The game between Top Four teams took place in North Lake. Third ranked host Lightning (7-2) defeated 4th placed Flames (6-3) 101-84. The best player for the winners was Rowan Mackenzie who scored 26 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Cirkook Riak who recorded 22 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Lightning maintains third place in League with 7-2 record behind leader Perry Lakes H. Loser Flames dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. Lightning will again meet Flames (#6) in the next round. Flames will have a break next round.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Floreat. First ranked host Hawks (8-2) defeated 3rd placed Lightning (7-2) 97-81. It was a key game for the top position in League. It was a good game for Lewis Thomas who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Hawks maintains first place in League with 8-2 record. Lightning at the other side keeps the third position with two games lost. Hawks' next round opponent will be Cougars (#12) in Hamilton Hill which should be an easy win for them. Lightning will play on the road against Flames (#6) in Rockingham and hope to win that game.
Ipswich Force has finally registered their first victory this season after four consecutive losses. The win is especially important as it came on the road game in Runcorn, where they defeated South West Metro Pirates (0-5) 93-87 on Saturday. It was a great evening for Nathan Sobey who led his team to a victory scoring 27 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. South West Metro Pirates' coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Ipswich Force maintains twelfth place in League with 1-4 record. Loser South West Metro Pirates still closes the standings with five games lost. Ipswich Force will face higher ranked Phoenix (#7) in Cotton Tree in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. South West Metro Pirates will play on the road against Mackay Meteors (#3) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 15:
In League SD Spartans lost to Cairns M. on the opponent's court 68-85. Mackay M. managed to outperform Gold Coast R. in a home game 101-89. Logan T. managed to beat RedCity R. on the road 96-84. Winless Rockhampton was defeated by Gold Coast R. on its own court 92-107. SD Spartans was beaten by Townsville H. in Hermit Park 93-82. Cockburn C. lost to Mandurah M. at home 78-91. Goldfields G. managed to outperform Geraldton B. on the opponent's court 70-62. Perth R. managed to beat Warwick S. in a home game 83-69. Perry Lakes H. crushed SW Slammers on the road 91-64. Willetton T. smashed East Perth E. on its own court 90-64. Joondalup W. destroyed Eastern Suns in a road game 103-75. Mandurah M. managed to outperform Eastern Suns at home 83-69. Goldfields G. were rolled over Warwick S. on the opponent's court 104-83. Eastern Suns crushed Geraldton B. in a home game 94-74. Townsville H. beat Gold Coast R. on the road 81-75. Joondalup W. won against Goldfields G. on its own court 82-71. Norths Bears outscored Penrith P. in Crows Nest 93-71. SD Spartans rolled over Northside W. at home 91-67. Winless Rockhampton was crushed by SC Phoenix on the opponent's court 115-73. Cockburn C. was beaten by Perth R. in a home game 72-89. Goldfields G. was destroyed by Lakeside L. on the road 118-90. Mandurah M. unfortunately lost to Geraldton B. on its own court 71-86. Eastern Suns recorded a loss to Willetton T. in a road game 65-72. Rockingham F. crushed East Perth E. at home 105-53.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 19 points and 6 rebounds by Callum Beard of Rockingham F..

Group NBL1 North

Cairns M. - SD Spartans 85-68

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both sixth ranked Cairns Marlins and 7th ranked Brisbane Spartans had identical 3-2 record. This time Cairns Marlins used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Brisbane 85-68 on Friday night. Cairns Marlins outrebounded Brisbane Spartans 47-27 including a 16-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for the former international power forward Nathan Jawai (209-86, college: Midland CC) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Mirko Djeric (193-95) helped adding 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Cairns Marlins players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was guard Noah Thomas (188, college: Drake) with 18 points and Samuel Korst scored 10 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Cairns Marlins (4-2) moved-up to fifth place in League. Loser Brisbane Spartans dropped to the eighth position with three games lost. Cairns Marlins will face Rip City (#9) in Sippy Downs in the next round. Brisbane Spartans will play on the road against Northside Wizards in Taigum and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cairns M.: M.Deng 16+5reb, N.Jawai 16+11reb+6ast, M.Djeric 13+5reb+4ast, S.Ky 11+3reb+2ast, D.George 8+7reb+5ast, C.Ahwang 7+1reb
SD Spartans: N.Thomas 18+4reb+3ast, K.Samuel 10+3reb+3ast, A.Ugrinic 10+4reb, M.Anei 8, A.Jacob 7, R.Harrison 6+2reb+1ast

Mackay M. - Gold Coast R. 101-89

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Mackay Meteors and 8th ranked Rollers had identical 3-1 record. This time Mackay Meteors used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Gold Coast 101-89 on Friday night. Mackay Meteors made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for the former international center Harrison Froling (211-98, college: Marquette) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists. American swingman Jerron Jamerson (193, college: Goshen) helped adding 22 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Jaryd Eustace (201-94, college: Miami, OH) with 20 points and 5 rebounds and power forward Callum Dalton (207-0) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Five Mackay Meteors and four Rollers players scored in double figures. Mackay Meteors (4-1) moved-up to third place in League. Loser Rollers dropped to the sixth position with two games lost. Mackay Meteors will face South West Metro Pirates (#13) in Runcorn in the next round and are hoping to win another game.
Top scorers:
Mackay M.: E.Malou 23+4reb+1ast, J.Jamerson 22+6reb+2ast, H.Froling 21+14reb+5ast, C.Cedar 17+4reb+7ast, F.Viliami 12+4reb+3ast, H.Wicks 3
Gold Coast R.: J.Eustace 20+5reb+1ast, L.Frankland 16+3reb+1ast, C.Dalton 15+6reb+1ast, C.Goldfinch 12+5reb+3ast, J.Morris 12+3reb+3ast, A.Petrie 7+5reb+7ast

RedCity R. - Logan T. 84-96

Not a big story in a game in Brisbane where 10th ranked Roar (1-3) was defeated by leader Thunder (6-0) 96-84 on Saturday. Thunder looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for American guard Jeremy Kendle (186-88, college: Bellarmine) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 assists. Blake Jones (208-2, college: GMU) helped adding 12 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was forward Kian Dennis (197-1) with 25 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Kobe McDowell-White (183-4) scored 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Thunder and four Roar players scored in double figures. Thunder maintains first place in League with 6-0 record. Loser Roar dropped to the eleventh position with three games lost. Thunder will face Brisbane Capitals (#4) at home in the next round. Roar's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Brisbane Brisbane Capitals.
Top scorers:
Logan T.: J.Kendle 24+3reb+12ast, M.Boston 21+5reb+1ast, M.Cedar 18+2reb, B.Jones 12+15reb+5ast, M.Young 10+8reb, M.Kerle 6+2reb+2ast
RedCity R.: D.Kian 25+8reb, M.Kobe 20+5reb+4ast, D.McDowell-White 16+6reb+3ast, B.Wallace 14+10reb+2ast, A.Deng 7+3reb, M.Jean-Luc 2+5reb+2ast

Rockhampton - Gold Coast R. 92-107

Everything went according to plan in Rockhampton where eighth ranked Rollers (3-2) beat bottom-ranked Rockets (0-7) 107-92 on Saturday. Rollers dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Rockets' 40. It was a great evening for guard Levi Frankland (193, college: CS Monterey) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Power forward Callum Dalton (207-0) helped adding 25 points and 8 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American guard Najeal Young (198-94, college: TxWes) with 33 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds and the former international point guard Josh Wilcher (178-91, college: Cent.Wyoming) scored 30 points and 7 assists (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!). Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Rollers moved-up to sixth place in League. Loser Rockets still closes the standings with seven games lost. Rollers will have a break next round. Rockets will play at home against South West Metro Pirates (#13) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Gold Coast R.: L.Frankland 25+7reb+7ast, C.Dalton 25+8reb+1ast, J.Eustace 16+10reb+5ast, A.Petrie 10+8reb+4ast, T.Diop 9+6reb, C.Goldfinch 7+2reb
Rockhampton: N.Young 33+9reb+3ast, J.Wilcher 30+3reb+7ast, R.Hayden 15+2reb, B.Wright 10+7reb, J.Blanchard 4+7reb+1ast, K.Mitchell 0

SW Metro P. - Ipswich F. 87-93

Ipswich Force has finally registered their first victory this season after four consecutive losses. The win is especially important as it came on the road game in Runcorn, where they defeated South West Metro Pirates (0-5) 93-87 on Saturday. Ipswich Force made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. South West Metro Pirates were plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for international guard Nathan Sobey (190-90, college: Wyoming) who led his team to a victory scoring 27 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Point guard Jason Ralph (178-95, college: VCSU) helped adding 15 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. The best for the losing side was the former international point guard Kai Woodfall (183, college: MBU) with 29 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Brendan Teys (188-90) scored 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Four South West Metro Pirates players scored in double figures. South West Metro Pirates' coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Ipswich Force maintains twelfth place in League with 1-4 record. Loser South West Metro Pirates still closes the standings with five games lost. Ipswich Force will face higher ranked Phoenix (#7) in Cotton Tree in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. South West Metro Pirates will play on the road against Mackay Meteors (#3) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Ipswich F.: N.Sobey 27+9reb+6ast, J.Ralph 15+9reb+8ast, M.Malek 12+7reb, M.Poulain 9+8reb, R.Jeffries 9+5reb, C.Weber 8+1reb
SW Metro P.: K.Woodfall 29+8reb+5ast, K.Ramy 16+9reb, B.Teys 16+8reb+6ast, T.Machando 10+1reb+1ast, C.Pang 5+5reb+4ast, H.Jakobe 5+5reb+1ast

Townsville H. - SD Spartans 93-82

There was no surprise in Hermit Park where 7th ranked Brisbane Spartans (3-3) were defeated by fifth ranked Townsville Heat (5-2) 93-82 on Saturday. Brisbane Spartans were plagued by 29 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for swingman Jalen Patton-Croker (193-99, college: Southeast CC) who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Josh Spiers (201-96, college: CSUSM) helped adding 24 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was forward Josh Derksen (206-95, college: KWC) with 21 points and naturalized Lebanese swingman Thomas Ammar (199-87, college: Mars Hill, agency: BIG) scored 16 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Townsville Heat moved-up to second place in League. Loser Brisbane Spartans dropped to the eighth position with three games lost. Townsville Heat will face Rip City (#9) in Sippy Downs in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Brisbane Spartans will play on the road against Northside Wizards in Taigum and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Townsville H.: J.Patton-Croker 24+8reb+3ast, J.Spiers 24+6reb+1ast, P.Richard 11+2reb, E.Betts 9+4reb+3ast, P.Crawford 9+7reb+2ast, M.Rees 7+6reb+2ast
SD Spartans: J.Derksen 21+3reb+1ast, T.Ammar 16+5reb+1ast, K.Samuel 13+6reb+1ast, A.Ugrinic 7+8reb, M.Wilson 6+3reb, M.Anei 6+1reb+2ast

USC Rip - Brisbane C. 107-90

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Brisbane Capitals (4-2) against tenth ranked Rip City (2-2) on Saturday night. Visiting Brisbane Capitals were defeated by Rip City in Sippy Downs 107-90. Rip City made 23-of-29 charity shots (79.3 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Brisbane Capitals turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Brisbane Capitals were plagued by 30 personal fouls down the stretch. It was an exceptional evening for the former international guard Tanner Krebs (198-96, college: St.Mary's, CA) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 13 rebounds and 7 assists. Guard Kyle Zunic (188-99, college: Winthrop) accounted for 22 points and 4 assists for the winning side. Five Rip City players scored in double figures. Nicholas Stoddart (-0) came up with 31 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Tamuri Wigness (184-2) added 13 points and 5 assists respectively for Brisbane Capitals in the defeat. Brisbane Capitals' coach tested ten players seeing no chance for a win. Rip City moved-up to ninth place in League. Brisbane Capitals at the other side dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. Rip City will play against higher ranked Cairns Marlins (#5) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Brisbane Capitals' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Brisbane to the arena Roar.
Top scorers:
USC Rip: T.Krebs 34+13reb+7ast, K.Zunic 22+2reb+4ast, E.McAlister 17+6reb+2ast, I.Tueta 16+3reb+6ast, L.Ilton 14+4reb+1ast, R.Cordwell 4+3reb
Brisbane C.: N.Stoddart 31+5reb+5ast, W.Tamuri 13+4reb+5ast, P.Geordan 12+1reb, J.Wilson 11+5reb+2ast, B.Wilson 9+5reb+2ast, T.Didan 6+1reb

Group NBL1 West

Cockburn C. - Mandurah M. 78-91

No shocking result in a game in Hamilton Hill where ninth ranked Magic (5-5) won against 12th ranked Cougars (2-7) 91-78 on Friday. Cougars were plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for guard Jerami Grace (190-94, college: Langston) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points and 5 rebounds. Power forward Benjamin Smith (204-88, college: CUI) helped adding 17 points and 8 rebounds. The best for the losing side was naturalized Greek swingman Nic Pozoglou (196-96) with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds and forward Zachary Watkinson (196) scored 17 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Magic moved-up to seventh place in League. Loser Cougars keep the twelfth position with seven games lost. Magic will face league's second-placed Tigers in Willetton in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Cougars will play at home against the league's leader Hawks (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Mandurah M.: J.Grace 21+5reb+2ast, B.Smith 17+8reb+1ast, F.Williams 12+3reb, X.Shaw 8+4reb+1ast, P.Riley 8+4reb+2ast, C.Kyle 8+2reb+3ast
Cockburn C.: N.Pozoglou 19+11reb+3ast, W.Zachary 17+2reb, G.Field 11+3reb, P.Nathan 8+1reb, S.Chan 7+9ast, J.Polglase 5+1reb

Geraldton B. - Goldfields G. 62-70

Rather expected game in Wonthella where 10th ranked Buccaneers (2-5) were defeated by eighth ranked Giants (4-6) 70-62 on Saturday. It was a great evening for forward Deng Kuany (201, college: ENMU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. Forward Tom Atkinson (198-98) helped adding 18 points and 11 rebounds. The best for the losing side was power forward Matthew Wundenberg (200-83) with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 16 rebounds and swingman Aaron Ralph (200-89) scored 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Buccaneers players scored in double figures. Buccaneers' coach gave the chance to play for eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Despite that victory Giants went down to ninth position (League) due to points difference. Loser Buccaneers keep the tenth place with five games lost. Giants will face Suns (#14) in Kalamunda in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Buccaneers will play at home against Eagles (#13) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Goldfields G.: A.Tom 18+11reb, C.Hamish 17+3reb, D.Kuany 16+11reb+2ast, F.Klasztorny 5+3reb+2ast, H.Noah 5+3reb, J.Reid 4+5reb+3ast
Geraldton B.: A.Ralph 18+7reb+4ast, M.Wundenberg 15+16reb+1ast, D.Myers 10+3reb+3ast, M.Muo 10+1reb+3ast, E.Harry 5, K.Tito 2+3reb

Perth R. - Warwick S. 83-69

There was a small surprise in Northbridge where eighth ranked Redbacks (4-4) defeated 6th ranked Senators (6-2) 83-69 on Saturday. Redbacks made 20-of-22 free shots (90.9 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for power forward Louis Timms (206-91, college: WBU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds. Swingman Tevin Jackson (202-94, college: McNeese St.) helped adding 13 points, 14 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Four Redbacks players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Caleb Davis (206-95, college: SVSU) with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 15 rebounds and the former international forward Cody Ellis (202-90, college: St.Louis) scored 15 points. Senators' coach gave the chance to play for ten players saving starting five for next games. Redbacks maintains eighth place in League with 4-4 record. Loser Senators dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. Redbacks will face Slammers (#11) in Bunbury in the next round. Senators will play on the road against Lightning (#3) in North Lake and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Perth R.: L.Timms 24+10reb+2ast, I.Gattorna-Hargrave 19+10reb+1ast, B.Lachlan 19+2reb+2ast, T.Jackson 13+14reb+7ast, J.Wagner 5+2reb+5ast, I.Derek 2+4reb
Warwick S.: C.Davis 16+15reb+1ast, C.Ellis 15+2reb+3ast, E.Ethan 14+3reb+1ast, J.Thwaites 7+6reb+3ast, A.Riak 6+3reb, A.Litterick 5+3reb+2ast

SW Slammers - Perry Lakes H. 64-91

Not a big story in a game in Bunbury where 11th ranked Slammers (2-5) were rolled over by first ranked Hawks (8-2) 91-64 on Saturday. Hawks made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 26 Slammers turnovers and outrebounded them 44-32 including a 22-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for center Andrew Ferguson (213-98, college: CS Monterey) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Mitchell Clarke (185-99) helped adding 15 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Hawks players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was center Mitch Keller (203-96, college: Delta St.) with 15 points and 6 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and Cody Bell scored 9 points and 5 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. Hawks maintains first place in League with 8-2 record. Loser Slammers keep the eleventh position with five games lost. Hawks will face Cougars (#12) in Hamilton Hill in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Slammers will play at home against Redbacks and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Perry Lakes H.: A.Ferguson 19+8reb+3ast, M.Leary 16+4reb+2ast, M.Clarke 15+7reb+5ast, R.Smith 14+5reb+1ast, L.Thomas 8+5reb+1ast, C.Hamilton 7+2reb+2ast
SW Slammers: M.Keller 15+6reb+2ast, N.Nai 10+3reb+1ast, B.Cody 9+5reb+1ast, C.Devan 8+3ast, V.De Griend Caleb 6+4reb, R.Leigh 5+5reb

Willetton T. - East Perth E. 90-64

Everything went according to plan in Willetton where second ranked Tigers (7-1) outscored 13th ranked Eagles (2-9) 90-64 on Saturday. Tigers looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Eagles' players. It was a great evening for international guard Hunter Clarke (196-1, college: Montana) who led his team to a victory scoring 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Damien Scott (192-92) helped adding 18 points. The best for the losing side was Jarrad Anastasio (199-97) with 18 points and 9 rebounds and Junior Tshikele scored 13 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tigers maintains second place in League with 7-1 record behind leader Perry Lakes H. Loser Eagles keep the thirteenth position with nine games lost. Tigers will face Magic (#7) in Mandurah in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Eagles will play on the road against Buccaneers (#10) in Wonthella and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Willetton T.: D.Scott 18+3reb+3ast, H.Clarke 14+6reb+5ast, M.Vigor 12+8reb+2ast, G.Thomas 9+3reb, M.Connor 8+1reb+1ast, L.Evans 8+2reb+4ast
East Perth E.: A.Jarrad 18+9reb, T.Junior 13+3reb+1ast, L.Thwaites 7+2reb+1ast, C.Mateo 6+4reb+1ast, A.Donlagic 5+4reb+1ast, I.Offereins 5+4reb+1ast

Lakeside L. - Rockingham F. 101-84

The game between Top Four teams took place in North Lake. Third ranked host Lightning (7-2) defeated 4th placed Flames (6-3) 101-84. The best player for the winners was guard Rowan Mackenzie (190-99, college: LCU) who scored 26 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. American guard Jack Isenbarger (188-91, college: Elon) chipped in 28 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Cirkook Riak (203-92, college: Lamar St.CC) who recorded 22 points and 5 rebounds and forward Greg Hire (201-87, college: Augusta) added 12 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists respectively. Four Flames players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Lightning maintains third place in League with 7-2 record behind leader Perry Lakes H. Loser Flames dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. Lightning will again meet Flames (#6) in the next round. Flames will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Lakeside L.: J.Isenbarger 28+5reb+5ast, R.Mackenzie 26+9reb+4ast, J.Bowie 20+7reb+1ast, M.Kayden 6, J.Davey 5+11reb+1ast, K.Armour 5+3reb+2ast
Rockingham F.: C.Riak 22+5reb+2ast, R.Godfrey 14+3reb+4ast, G.Hire 12+10reb+6ast, A.Bior 12+5reb, J.Beard 7+12reb+2ast, R.Brendan 6+2reb+2ast

Eastern Suns - Joondalup W. 75-103

There was no surprise in Kalamunda where 14th ranked Suns (1-8) were outplayed by sixth ranked Wanneroo (6-3) 103-75 on Saturday. Wanneroo dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Suns' 36. They outrebounded Suns 47-25 including a 34-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Wanneroo looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for guard Lochlan Cummings (189-95, college: HIU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Jonathan Wade helped adding 17 points and 10 rebounds. Four Wanneroo players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American forward Chris Johnson (201-90, college: UIW) with 10 points and 7 rebounds and guard Chuatwech Reath (190-1) scored 13 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Wanneroo moved-up to fifth place in League. Loser Suns keep the fourteenth position with eight games lost. Wanneroo will face Redbacks (#8) in Northbridge in the next round. Suns will play on the road against Giants (#9) in Kalgoorlie and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Joondalup W.: L.Cummings 20+10reb+6ast, S.Vaiangina 19+7reb+2ast, W.Jonathan 17+10reb+3ast, R.Maxwell 13+4reb+5ast, R.Huntington 8+4reb+1ast, T.Iliadis 7+1reb+1ast
Eastern Suns: R.Chuatwech 13+1reb+2ast, C.Lowe 10+2reb+2ast, C.Johnson 10+7reb+2ast, B.Dinardo 9+3reb+1ast, C.Easley 9+3reb+1ast, C.Aylett 7+2reb+4ast

Mandurah M. - Eastern Suns 83-69

No shocking result in a game in Mandurah where ninth ranked Magic (5-5) won against 14th ranked Suns (1-8) 83-69 on Sunday. Magic made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for guard Jerami Grace (190-94, college: Langston) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 31 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. New Zealand Xavier Shaw (203-92, college: MSU-Northern) helped adding 16 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Jermaine Malie (185-96) with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and power forward Ryan Blanchett (203-96, college: FNU) scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. Suns' coach gave the chance to play for twelve players saving starting five for next games. Magic moved-up to seventh place in League. Loser Suns keep the fourteenth position with eight games lost. Magic will face league's second-placed Tigers in Willetton in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Suns will play on the road against Giants (#9) in Kalgoorlie and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Mandurah M.: J.Grace 31+10reb+5ast, F.Williams 20+3reb, X.Shaw 16+6reb+3ast, P.Riley 9+2reb+1ast, B.Carlwell 4+6reb, J.Lutula 2+3reb
Eastern Suns: M.Jermaine 17+6reb+5ast, B.Dinardo 15+4reb+1ast, R.Blanchett 14+7reb+1ast, C.Johnson 9+7reb+1ast, R.Chuatwech 7+1reb, C.Easley 3+6reb+3ast

Warwick S. - Goldfields G. 104-83

Rather expected game in Perth where 8th ranked Giants (4-6) were crushed by sixth ranked Senators (6-2) 104-83 on Sunday. Senators forced 21 Giants turnovers and outrebounded them 49-32 including a 22-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. It was a great evening for forward Caleb Davis (206-95, college: SVSU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international forward Cody Ellis (202-90, college: St.Louis) helped adding 27 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Senators' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was swingman Jerome Reid (195-96) with 19 points and 5 assists and forward Fletcher Klasztorny (200-98, college: N.Dakota St.) scored 16 points. Five Senators and four Giants players scored in double figures. Senators moved-up to fourth place in League. Loser Giants dropped to the ninth position with six games lost. Senators will face higher ranked Lightning (#3) in North Lake in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Giants will play at home against Suns (#14) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Warwick S.: C.Davis 28+12reb+5ast, C.Ellis 27+11reb+5ast, P.George 16+6reb+1ast, E.Ethan 10+1reb+6ast, A.Riak 10+4reb+2ast, J.Thwaites 6+5reb+2ast
Goldfields G.: J.Reid 19+4reb+5ast, F.Klasztorny 16+4reb+2ast, A.Tom 13+4reb+2ast, D.Kuany 11+8reb+1ast, D.Collins 9+3reb+4ast, C.Hamish 7

Eastern Suns - Geraldton B. 94-74

There was a surprise result in Kalamunda where fourteenth ranked Suns (1-8) smashed higher ranked Buccaneers (2-5) 94-74 on Sunday. Suns looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a great evening for guard Dyson Lowe (186) who led his team to a victory scoring 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Brendan Dinardo (185-95) helped adding 14 points and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was naturalized South Sudanese swingman Mathiang Muo (196-87, college: Charleston So.) with 35 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 4 assists and swingman Aaron Ralph (200-89) scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Suns maintains fourteenth place in League with 1-8 record. Loser Buccaneers keep the tenth position with five games lost. Suns will face higher ranked Giants (#9) in Kalgoorlie in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory.
Top scorers:
Eastern Suns: L.Dyson 14+6reb+4ast, B.Dinardo 14+3reb+4ast, C.Aylett 13+1reb+3ast, R.Blanchett 10+6reb+3ast, M.Jermaine 9+7reb+2ast, R.Chuatwech 8+3reb
Geraldton B.: M.Muo 35+7reb+4ast, A.Ralph 16+8reb, D.Myers 6+6reb+4ast, W.Taine 5+1reb+1ast, K.Tito 4+2reb, B.Elijah 3+3reb+2ast

Gold Coast R. - Townsville H. 75-81

Not a big story in a game in Gold Coast where 8th ranked Rollers (3-2) were defeated by fifth ranked Townsville Heat (5-2) 81-75 on Sunday. It was a great evening for guard Ethan Betts (188, college: Umpqua CC) who led his team to a victory scoring 28 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Center Matthew Rees (205-87) helped adding 14 points and 12 rebounds. The best for the losing side was the former international power forward Anthony Petrie (203-83) with 18 points and 7 rebounds and forward Cameron Goldfinch (201, college: Newman) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Townsville Heat moved-up to second place in League. Loser Rollers dropped to the sixth position with two games lost. Townsville Heat will face Rip City (#9) in Sippy Downs in the next round and are hoping to win another game.
Top scorers:
Townsville H.: E.Betts 28+5reb+6ast, J.Spiers 15+3reb, M.Rees 14+12reb+2ast, P.Richard 5+4reb, K.Tudehope 5+3reb+1ast, Y.Luca 4+2reb
Gold Coast R.: A.Petrie 18+7reb+2ast, C.Goldfinch 17+6reb, J.Eustace 8+7reb+2ast, C.Dalton 7+10reb, T.Howard 6+7reb+7ast, T.Diop 6+1reb

Joondalup W. - Goldfields G. 82-71

Everything went according to plan in Joondalup where sixth ranked Wanneroo (6-3) beat 8th ranked Giants (4-6) 82-71 on Sunday. Wanneroo made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Giants turnovers. It was a great evening for power forward Robert Huntington (203-90, college: Nova SE) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Jonathan Wade helped adding 23 points and 7 rebounds. Wanneroo's coach used an eleven-player rotation saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was swingman Jerome Reid (195-96) with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds and swingman Julian Pesava (193-95, college: WBU) scored 15 points and 8 rebounds. Four Giants players scored in double figures. Wanneroo moved-up to fifth place in League. Loser Giants dropped to the ninth position with six games lost. Wanneroo will face Redbacks (#8) in Northbridge in the next round. Giants will play at home against Suns and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Joondalup W.: W.Jonathan 23+7reb, R.Huntington 20+10reb+2ast, L.Cummings 19+4reb+4ast, S.Vaiangina 6+2reb+1ast, R.Maxwell 4+1reb+2ast, H.Warden 3+1reb
Goldfields G.: J.Reid 21+10reb+3ast, J.Pesava 15+8reb, A.Tom 13+9reb+1ast, D.Kuany 11+6reb+1ast, D.Collins 8+6reb+1ast, F.Klasztorny 2+1reb+3ast

Penrith P. - Norths Bears 71-93

There was no surprise in Penrith where 12th ranked Panthers (2-6) were outplayed by fifth ranked Norths Soul Sports Bears (7-3) 93-71 on Sunday. Norths Soul Sports Bears outrebounded Panthers 51-40 including a 37-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for guard Jayden Hodgson (190-97, college: GVSU) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals. Anatoly Bose helped adding 11 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Norths Soul Sports Bears players scored in double figures. Norths Soul Sports Bears' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was guard Benjamin Kearins (188, agency: BIG) with 36 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds and Joshua Kalwy scored 8 points and 9 rebounds. Norths Soul Sports Bears moved-up to fourth place in League. Loser Panthers dropped to the thirteenth position with six games lost. Norths Soul Sports Bears will have a break next round. Panthers will play at home against Crusaders (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Norths Bears: J.Hodgson 23+9reb+6ast, P.Sanders 17+5reb, D.Francois 13+7reb, N.Blair 11+8reb+3ast, B.Anatoly 11+7reb+5ast, J.Pain 9+7reb+3ast
Penrith P.: B.Kearins 36+8reb+3ast, K.Joshua 8+9reb+3ast, C.Lachlan 8+5reb+2ast, L.Griffith 6+3reb+2ast, C.Day 5+10reb+1ast, S.Joshua 5+1reb+1ast

SD Spartans - Northside W. 91-67

The game between closely ranked teams ended with seventh ranked Brisbane Spartans' (3-3) home victory over 8th ranked Northside Wizards (2-3) 91-67 on Sunday. Brisbane Spartans forced 25 Northside Wizards turnovers and outrebounded them 54-35 including a 25-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Brisbane Spartans looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for guard Noah Thomas (188, college: Drake) who led his team to a victory with a triple-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds, 12 assists and 4 steals. Forward Josh Derksen (206-95, college: KWC) helped adding 19 points. The best for the losing side was Cameron Thew with 15 points and 9 rebounds and guard Aiden Krause (193-0, college: UC Irvine) scored 13 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory Brisbane Spartans went down to eighth position (League) due to points difference. Loser Northside Wizards dropped to the tenth place with three games lost. Brisbane Spartans will face again Northside Wizards (#10) in Taigum in the next round.
Top scorers:
SD Spartans: J.Derksen 19+2reb, N.Thomas 18+11reb+12ast, T.Ammar 12+3reb+3ast, R.Harrison 10+4reb+1ast, M.Wilson 10+4reb+1ast, H.Ben 6+5reb+1ast
Northside W.: T.Cameron 15+9reb+2ast, A.Krause 13+8reb+1ast, J.Ghee 12+4reb+4ast, A.Atem 10+3reb, Z.Williams-Hook 5+2reb+1ast, S.Mitchell 3+1ast

SC Phoenix - Rockhampton 115-73

Very expected game in Cotton Tree where bottom-ranked Rockets (0-7) were crushed by ninth ranked Phoenix (3-2) 115-73 on Sunday. Phoenix dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Rockets' 28. They outrebounded Rockets 43-27 including a 35-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Phoenix looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Rockets' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Phoenix made 7 blocks. It was a great evening for guard Darnell Robateau (185, college: PLNU) who led his team to a victory with a triple-double by scoring 27 points, 11 rebounds and 15 assists (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). Naturalized Maltese center Nelson Kahler (206-94, college: CSU-Pueblo) helped adding 24 points and 11 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). The best for the losing side was American guard Najeal Young (198-94, college: TxWes) with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Ben Wright (198, college: Lewis & Clark) scored 14 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Phoenix moved-up to seventh place in League. Loser Rockets still closes the standings with seven games lost. Phoenix will face Bendigo Braves (#9) on the road in the next round. Rockets will play against South West Metro Pirates (#13) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
SC Phoenix: D.Robateau 27+11reb+15ast, N.Kahler 24+11reb+3ast, C.Oscar 21+5reb, J.Robateau 16+7reb+6ast, B.Hooper 7+1reb, U.Jack 5+1reb
Rockhampton: N.Young 19+12reb+6ast, B.Wright 14+3reb+2ast, J.Wilcher 12+2reb+3ast, L.Christensen 11+2reb, R.Hayden 9, K.Mitchell 4+2reb

Cockburn C. - Perth R. 72-89

Rather predictable result in Hamilton Hill where eighth ranked Redbacks (4-4) defeated 12th ranked Cougars (2-7) 89-72 on Saturday. It was a great evening for power forward Isaac Gattorna-Hargrave (203-99) who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points and 7 rebounds. Power forward Louis Timms (206-91, college: WBU) helped adding 19 points and 10 rebounds. Four Redbacks players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Jaarod Holmes (198-94) with 22 points and 6 rebounds and power forward Daniel Rogers (204-2) scored 8 points and 15 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Redbacks maintains eighth place in League with 4-4 record. Loser Cougars keep the twelfth position with seven games lost. Redbacks will face Slammers (#11) in Bunbury in the next round. Cougars will play at home against the league's leader Hawks where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Perth R.: I.Gattorna-Hargrave 26+7reb+1ast, L.Timms 19+10reb, T.Jackson 15+5reb+6ast, B.Lachlan 10+1ast, J.Wagner 8+3reb+1ast, I.Derek 5+3reb+1ast
Cockburn C.: J.Holmes 22+6reb+1ast, G.Field 14+7reb+3ast, H.Josh 9+2reb+1ast, R.Daniel 8+15reb+2ast, S.Chan 5+3reb+3ast, J.Polglase 5+2reb

Lakeside L. - Goldfields G. 118-90

Not a big story in a game in North Lake where 8th ranked Giants (4-6) were rolled over by third ranked Lightning (7-2) 118-90 on Saturday. Lightning made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Lightning outrebounded Giants 41-25 including 16 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for American swingman Jay Bowie (196-92, college: Marist) who led his team to a victory scoring 27 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Corey Shervill (201-88, college: St.Edward's) helped adding 16 points. The best for the losing side was swingman Jerome Reid (195-96) with 16 points and forward Deng Kuany (201, college: ENMU) scored 15 points and 4 steals. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Lightning maintains third place in League with 7-2 record behind leader Perry Lakes H. Loser Giants dropped to the ninth position with six games lost. Lightning will face Flames (#6) in Rockingham in the next round. Giants will play at home against Suns and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Lakeside L.: J.Bowie 27+6reb+3ast, J.Isenbarger 17+3ast, C.Shervill 16+4reb+3ast, L.Benjamin 13+2reb, R.Mackenzie 13+4reb+3ast, K.Armour 11+4reb+5ast
Goldfields G.: J.Reid 16+3reb+3ast, D.Kuany 15+3reb+2ast, J.Pesava 14+5reb+1ast, A.Tom 12+2reb+3ast, D.Ballantyne 10+2reb+5ast, D.Collins 10+4reb+2ast

Mandurah M. - Geraldton B. 71-86

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Mandurah where tenth ranked Buccaneers (2-5) beat 9th ranked Magic (5-5) 86-71 on Saturday. It was a great evening for naturalized South Sudanese swingman Mathiang Muo (196-87, college: Charleston So.) who led his team to a victory scoring 41 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds. Swingman Aaron Ralph (200-89) helped adding 13 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. The best for the losing side was guard Jerami Grace (190-94, college: Langston) with 16 points and 4 assists and American forward Fred Williams (197-91, college: Madonna) scored 16 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Buccaneers maintains tenth place in League with 2-5 record. Loser Magic dropped to the seventh position with five games lost. Buccaneers will face Eagles (#13) in Morley in the next round.
Top scorers:
Geraldton B.: M.Muo 41+7reb+3ast, A.Ralph 13+7reb+6ast, B.Elijah 12+4reb+1ast, K.Tito 8, M.Wundenberg 5+8reb+3ast, D.Myers 3+4reb+3ast
Mandurah M.: F.Williams 16+1reb+2ast, J.Grace 16+3reb+4ast, P.Riley 10+3reb+4ast, N.Tom 7+1reb, A.Deng 6+2reb+2ast, J.Lutula 5+2reb

Warwick S. - Perry Lakes H. 87-77

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Hawks (8-2) in Perth on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by sixth ranked Senators (6-2) 87-77. Senators forced 19 Hawks turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for forward Caleb Davis (206-95, college: SVSU) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points and 4 assists. American guard Justin King (196-89, college: TRU) helped adding 13 points and 7 rebounds. Five Senators players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was center Andrew Ferguson (213-98, college: CS Monterey) with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and guard Matthew Leary (190-0, college: Knox) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. Hawks' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Senators moved-up to fourth place in League. Hawks at the other side still keep top position with two games lost. Senators are looking forward to face higher ranked Lightning (#3) in North Lake in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hawks will play on the road against Cougars in Hamilton Hill and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Warwick S.: A.Riak 17+6reb, C.Davis 17+4reb+4ast, C.Wroe 15+5reb+3ast, J.King 13+7reb+3ast, C.Ellis 10+8reb+3ast, A.Litterick 8+4reb+2ast
Perry Lakes H.: A.Ferguson 19+10reb, M.Leary 17+6reb+1ast, L.Thomas 15+5reb+3ast, M.Clarke 9+7reb+2ast, C.Hamilton 6+2reb+3ast, B.Cole-Heath 5+1reb+1ast

Willetton T. - Eastern Suns 72-65

There was no surprise in Willetton where 14th ranked Suns (1-8) were defeated by second ranked Tigers (7-1) 72-65 on Saturday. Tigers forced 20 Suns turnovers. It was a great evening for guard Connor Mincherton (186-1) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points and 5 rebounds. Guard Damien Scott (192-92) helped adding 10 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Tigers players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American forward Chris Johnson (201-90, college: UIW) with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and power forward Ryan Blanchett (203-96, college: FNU) scored 9 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Suns' coach gave the chance to play for twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Tigers maintains second place in League with 7-1 record behind leader Perry Lakes H. Loser Suns keep the fourteenth position with eight games lost. Tigers will face Magic (#7) in Mandurah in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Suns will play on the road against Giants (#9) in Kalgoorlie and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Willetton T.: L.Evans 16+4reb+1ast, M.Connor 16+5reb+2ast, W.Roosevelt 13+5reb+1ast, D.Scott 10+8reb+4ast, A.Black 9+5reb+2ast, M.Collins 6+10reb+2ast
Eastern Suns: C.Johnson 14+13reb+4ast, B.Dinardo 10+3reb+3ast, R.Blanchett 9+9reb+4ast, M.Jermaine 7+3reb, C.Lowe 6+2reb+1ast, C.Easley 6+4reb

Perry Lakes H. - Lakeside L. 97-81

The game between Top Four teams took place in Floreat. First ranked host Hawks (8-2) defeated 3rd placed Lightning (7-2) 97-81. It was a key game for the top position in League. Hawks outrebounded Lightning 42-25 including a 29-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three nailing 15 long-distance shots on high 51.7 percentage. Hawks players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Lightning's players. They brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. It was a good game for naturalized British forward Lewis Thomas (203-92, college: WOU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks. The former international forward Ben Purser (200-90, college: Augusta) contributed with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. American swingman Jay Bowie (196-92, college: Marist) answered with 22 points and guard Rowan Mackenzie (190-99, college: LCU) added 15 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Lightning. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Hawks maintains first place in League with 8-2 record. Lightning at the other side keeps the third position with two games lost. Hawks' next round opponent will be Cougars (#12) in Hamilton Hill which should be an easy win for them. Lightning will play on the road against Flames (#6) in Rockingham and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Perry Lakes H.: L.Thomas 25+10reb+2ast, B.Purser 21+5reb+7ast, R.Smith 18+5reb+3ast, M.Clarke 12+4reb+8ast, A.Ferguson 8+9reb+2ast, R.Cassir 6+2reb+1ast
Lakeside L.: J.Bowie 22+4reb+1ast, J.Isenbarger 19+1reb+2ast, K.Armour 17+4reb+2ast, R.Mackenzie 15+7reb+1ast, L.Benjamin 5+1reb+4ast, J.Davey 3+3reb

Rockingham F. - East Perth E. 105-53

No shocking result in a game in Rockingham where fourth ranked Flames (6-3) outleveled 13th ranked Eagles (2-9) 105-53 on Friday. Flames made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game, while Eagles only scored two points from the stripe. Flames forced 20 Eagles turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for power forward Callum Beard (202-0) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Point guard Ryan Godfrey (187-90, college: UWG) helped adding 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was forward Andrej Donlagic (197-97) with 16 points and 5 rebounds and forward Logan Thwaites (200-97) scored 9 points and 7 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. Despite that victory Flames went down to sixth position (League) due to points difference. Loser Eagles keep the thirteenth place with nine games lost. Flames will face higher ranked Lightning (#3) in North Lake in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Eagles will play on the road against Buccaneers (#10) in Wonthella and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Rockingham F.: C.Beard 19+6reb+2ast, C.Riak 16+1reb+1ast, A.Bior 15+3reb+2ast, R.Godfrey 13+5reb+4ast, R.Brendan 12+4reb+1ast, J.Beard 8+10reb+2ast
East Perth E.: A.Donlagic 16+5reb+1ast, L.Thwaites 9+7reb, F.Anthony 7+3reb, A.Jarrad 6+1reb, C.Mateo 5+3reb+1ast, K.Berry 4+2reb+5ast



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