Recap of latest State Leagues games

The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

State League round 21 caused change at the leadership position. Fourth defeat of league's leader Hawks (14-4) against eighth ranked Wanneroo (8-9) 79-70 was the most important game of the last round. It was a good game for guard Lochlan Cummings (189-95, college: HIU) who led his team to a victory with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. New Zealand forward Sioeli Vaiangina (202-98, college: Panola JC) contributed with 19 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. The former international forward Ben Purser (200-90, college: Augusta) answered with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for Hawks. Wanneroo maintains eighth place in League with 8-9 record. Hawks at the other side dropped to the second position with four games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Sturt S.. Hawks will play next round against Eagles trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Wanneroo will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Tigers in Willetton.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Lightning as it allowed them to take a leadership position in League. Lightning smashed 8th ranked Wanneroo in North Lake 106-79. Guard Rowan Mackenzie (190-99, college: LCU) stepped up and scored 30 points and 6 assists for the winners and Jack Isenbarger chipped in 15 points and 8 assists. The best for the losing side was American guard Jonathan Wade (196-93, college: Norfolk St.) with 29 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. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Wanneroo at the other side keeps the eighth place with nine games lost. Wanneroo will play next round against strong Tigers trying to get back on the winning streak. Lightning will try to continue on its current victory against ninth ranked Cougars at Hamilton Hill.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Tigers (10-5) against ninth ranked Cougars (7-9) on Saturday night. Host Tigers were crushed by Cougars in Willetton 96-76. Nic Pozoglou nailed 27 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side. Michael Vigor came up with 12 points for Tigers in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cougars maintains ninth place in League with 7-9 record. Loser Tigers dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. Cougars will meet at home league's leader Lightning in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Tigers will play against Wanneroo in Joondalup and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 21:
In League RedCity R. were beaten by Gold Coast R. on the road 106-91. Mackay M. won against Ipswich F. on its own court 79-75. Brisbane C. unfortunately lost to Cairns M. in a road game 82-97. Northside W. rolled over RedCity R. at home 107-78. Ipswich F. defeated Rockhampton on the opponent's court 80-71. Logan T. smashed SD Spartans in a home game 132-99. Gold Coast R. destroyed SW Metro P. on the road 114-84. SC Phoenix unfortunately lost to USC Rip on its own court 99-106. Brisbane C. recorded a loss to Townsville H. in Hermit Park 90-100. Cockburn C. defeated Warwick S. at home 104-102. Willetton T. was beaten by Perry Lakes H. on the opponent's court 105-88. Rockingham F. destroyed SW Slammers in a home game 103-67. Perth R. unfortunately lost to Geraldton B. on the road 67-68. SW Slammers managed to beat Goldfields G. on its own court 86-81. East Perth E. was crushed by Warwick S. in Perth 112-70. Eastern Suns was beaten by Mandurah M. at home 75-85. Goldfields G. were destroyed by Mandurah M. on the opponent's court 95-73. Eastern Suns unfortunately lost to Lakeside L. in a home game 90-105.

Group NBL1 North

Gold Coast R. - RedCity R. 106-91

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Rollers (8-4) beat 12th ranked Roar (3-8) in Gold Coast 106-91 on Friday. Rollers outrebounded Roar 49-36 including 19 on the offensive glass. Guard Jaryd Eustace (201-94, college: Miami, OH) nailed a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and swingman Tom Howard (200-95) accounted for 8 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Rollers players scored in double figures. Point guard Kobe McDowell-White (183-4) came up with 29 points and 5 assists and point guard Darryl McDowell-White (183-97, college: Master's) added 15 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals respectively for Roar in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rollers maintains fourth place in League with 8-4 record. Loser Roar keeps the twelfth position with eight games lost. Rollers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Roar will play against Townsville Heat (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
RedCity R.: M.Kobe 29+4reb+5ast, D.Kian 19+3reb+4ast, D.McDowell-White 15+8reb+7ast, C.Donovan 8+3reb, B.Wallace 6+4reb, A.Graham 5+3reb+1ast
Gold Coast R.: J.Eustace 20+10reb+4ast, C.Dalton 19+3reb+2ast, L.Gassick Preston 16+3reb+3ast, L.Frankland 15+5reb+2ast, M.Llyod 9+8reb, C.Goldfinch 9+3reb+1ast

Mackay M. - Ipswich F. 79-75

Very expected game when 11th ranked Ipswich Force (5-7) lost on the road to second ranked Mackay Meteors (9-3) 79-75 on Friday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Mackay Meteors looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Guard Chris Cedar (188-88) nailed 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and the former international center Harrison Froling (211-98, college: Marquette) accounted for 12 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Four Mackay Meteors players scored in double figures. Guard Isaac White (188-98, college: CBU) came up with 25 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Jason Ralph (178-95, college: VCSU) added 6 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists respectively for Ipswich Force in the defeat. Ipswich Force's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Mackay Meteors maintains second place in League with 9-3 record having seven points less than leader Sturt S. Loser Ipswich Force dropped to the tenth position with seven games lost. Mackay Meteors will meet at home Cairns Marlins (#6) in the next round. Ipswich Force will play against Rip City (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ipswich F.: I.White 25+9reb+5ast, M.Malek 15+5reb, M.Poulain 11+10reb, R.Jeffries 7+3reb, J.Ringholt 6+6reb+2ast, J.Ralph 6+7reb+9ast
Mackay M.: C.Cedar 18+6reb+5ast, F.Viliami 18+5reb+2ast, E.Malou 15+3reb, H.Froling 12+9reb+8ast, J.Jamerson 9+9reb+3ast, H.Wicks 5+1reb

Cairns M. - Brisbane C. 97-82

There was a small surprise when seventh ranked Cairns Marlins (6-4) won against at home 5th ranked Brisbane Capitals (7-7) 97-82 on Friday. Cairns Marlins made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. Cairns Marlins outrebounded Brisbane Capitals 39-23 including 28 on the defensive glass. South Sudanese forward Majok Deng (208-93, college: ULM) nailed a double-double by scoring 46 points (!!!) and 16 rebounds for the winning side and guard Mirko Djeric (193-95) accounted for 8 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Nicholas Stoddart (-0) came up with 34 points (!!!) and 5 assists and center Ben Volkman (206, college: Maryville, MO) added 28 points and 5 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) respectively for Brisbane Capitals in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cairns Marlins moved-up to sixth place in League. Loser Brisbane Capitals keep the fifth position with seven games lost. Cairns Marlins will meet league's second-placed Mackay Meteors on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Brisbane Capitals will play against Bendigo Braves and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Brisbane C.: N.Stoddart 34+2reb+5ast, B.Volkman 28+5reb+1ast, J.Wilson 6+4reb+1ast, B.Wilson 6+3reb+6ast, A.Kopcikas 3+1reb+1ast, S.Di Lorio 3
Cairns M.: M.Deng 46+16reb+2ast, A.Loughton 16+3reb, J.Mitchell 9+7reb+3ast, M.Djeric 8+5reb+6ast, A.Fisher 8+2reb+3ast, D.George 5+4reb+6ast

Northside W. - RedCity R. 107-78

Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked Roar (3-8) was outscored by eighth ranked Northside Wizards (6-4) in Taigum 107-78 on Saturday. Northside Wizards outrebounded Roar 59-42 including a 18-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Guard Aiden Krause (193-0, college: UC Irvine) nailed 24 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and the former international guard Mitchell McCarron (189-92, college: MSU Denver) accounted for 15 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Northside Wizards players scored in double figures. Forward Kian Dennis (197-1) came up with 27 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals and Jai Blackman added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Roar 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. Northside Wizards moved-up to seventh place in League. Loser Roar keeps the twelfth position with eight games lost. Northside Wizards will meet at home Bendigo Braves (#8) in the next round. Roar will play against Townsville Heat (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
RedCity R.: D.Kian 27+9reb+6ast, J.Blackman 17+5reb, D.McDowell-White 13+1reb+3ast, C.Donovan 8+3reb+1ast, M.Jean-Luc 6+8reb, B.Wallace 5+2reb
Northside W.: A.Krause 24+5reb+3ast, J.Ghee 17+6reb+3ast, M.McCarron 15+11reb+6ast, A.Atem 12+12reb+3ast, J.Salt 10+8reb+1ast, K.Logan 6+2reb+3ast

Rockhampton - Ipswich F. 71-80

Everything went according to plan when eleventh ranked Ipswich Force (5-7) defeated bottom-ranked Rockets (0-13) in Rockhampton 80-71 on Saturday. Ipswich Force dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Rockets' 28. Ipswich Force had a 35-24 advantage in offensive rebounds. Guard Isaac White (188-98, college: CBU) nailed a double-double by scoring 31 points and 14 rebounds for the winning side and Mitchell Poulain accounted for 14 points and 9 rebounds. Ipswich Force's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international point guard Josh Wilcher (178-91, college: Cent.Wyoming) came up with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and American guard Najeal Young (198-94, college: TxWes) added 14 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Rockets in the defeat. Ipswich Force moved-up to tenth place in League. Loser Rockets still closes the standings with 13 games lost. Ipswich Force will meet at home higher ranked Rip City (#9) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Rockets will play against Cairns Marlins (#6) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Rockhampton: J.Wilcher 15+5reb+8ast, N.Young 14+7reb+2ast, K.Stephens 13+3reb+1ast, R.Hayden 10+2reb+3ast, T.Corrigan 8+7reb+2ast, L.Christensen 6+3reb+1ast
Ipswich F.: I.White 31+14reb+3ast, M.Poulain 14+9reb, M.Malek 10+3reb, J.Ringholt 9+8reb, R.Jeffries 8+3reb+3ast, J.Ralph 5+2reb+10ast

Logan T. - SD Spartans 132-99

There was no surprise when 7th ranked Brisbane Spartans (6-6) were outleveled by first ranked Thunder (12-1) in Loganholme 132-99 on Saturday. Thunder shot 61.8 percent from the field and made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 19 long-distance shots on high 59.4 percentage. Thunder looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. American guard Jeremy Kendle (186-88, college: Bellarmine) nailed a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 assists for the winning side and naturalized British forward Obi Kyei (206-94, college: Eckerd) accounted for 23 points and 9 rebounds. Five Thunder players scored in double figures. American swingman Lamar Patterson (196-91, college: Pittsburgh, agency: Wasserman) came up with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and guard Noah Thomas (188, college: Drake) added 9 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Brisbane Spartans 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. Thunder maintains first place in League with 12-1 record. Loser Brisbane Spartans dropped to the eighth position with six games lost. Thunder will meet at home South West Metro Pirates (#13) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Brisbane Spartans will play against Phoenix (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
SD Spartans: L.Patterson 26+6reb+7ast, A.Jacob 13+3reb, R.Harrison 11+4reb, A.Ugrinic 9+2reb, N.Thomas 9+6reb+4ast, M.Anei 6+5reb+5ast
Logan T.: M.Boston 25+3reb, O.Kyei 23+9reb+3ast, J.Kendle 21+3reb+15ast, P.Elijah 18+3reb+1ast, S.Bruce 16+2reb+5ast, M.Young 12+5reb

SW Metro P. - Gold Coast R. 84-114

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Rollers (8-4) crushed 13th ranked South West Metro Pirates (2-9) in Runcorn 114-84 on Saturday. Rollers dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to South West Metro Pirates' 42. Rollers forced 19 South West Metro Pirates turnovers and outrebounded them 50-27 including a 36-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. Rollers looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by South West Metro Pirates' players. The former international guard Jason Cadee (186-91) nailed a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 assists for the winning side and swingman Tom Howard (200-95) accounted for 10 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Rollers players scored in double figures. Jakobe Hunter came up with 23 points and guard Brendan Teys (188-90) added 20 points respectively for South West Metro Pirates 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. Rollers maintains fourth place in League with 8-4 record. Loser South West Metro Pirates keep the thirteenth position with nine games lost. Rollers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. South West Metro Pirates will play against the league's leader Thunder (#1) in Loganholme and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
SW Metro P.: H.Jakobe 23+4reb+2ast, B.Teys 20+4reb+1ast, R.Vines 12+2reb+3ast, K.Ramy 7+4reb+2ast, A.Godinet 5+4reb+3ast, E.Brandon 4+1reb+2ast
Gold Coast R.: J.Cadee 25+3reb+12ast, C.Dalton 20+6reb, T.Diop 15+3reb+1ast, M.Llyod 12+3reb+1ast, T.Howard 10+16reb+5ast, C.Goldfinch 8+2reb+1ast

SC Phoenix - USC Rip 99-106

Rather expected game when 11th ranked Phoenix (5-8) lost to ninth ranked Rip City (6-6) in Cotton Tree 99-106 on Saturday. Rip City looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The former international guard Tanner Krebs (198-96, college: St.Mary's, CA) nailed 32 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and guard Isaih Tueta (187-91) accounted for 21 points and 9 assists. Guard Jamaal Robateau (196, college: Gardner-Webb) came up with 35 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Darnell Robateau (185, college: PLNU) added 19 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for Phoenix in the defeat. Four Rip City and five Phoenix players scored in double figures. Rip City maintains ninth place in League with 6-6 record. Loser Phoenix keeps the eleventh position with eight games lost. Rip City will meet Ipswich Force (#10) in the next round. Phoenix will play against Brisbane Spartans and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
SC Phoenix: J.Robateau 35+7reb+4ast, D.Robateau 19+6reb+6ast, N.Kahler 18+9reb+1ast, J.Bairstow 17+6reb+4ast, Z.Meehl 10+2reb+5ast, H.Jess 0
USC Rip: T.Krebs 32+6reb+4ast, I.Tueta 21+9ast, E.McAlister 19+6reb+1ast, K.Zunic 17+3reb+10ast, L.Ilton 8+3reb, J.Tueta 4+7reb+1ast

Townsville H. - Brisbane C. 100-90

Rather predictable result when third ranked Townsville Heat (8-3) won against 5th ranked Brisbane Capitals (7-7) in Hermit Park 100-90 on Saturday. Townsville Heat looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Townsville Heat made 10 blocks. Guard Ethan Betts (188, college: Umpqua CC) nailed a double-double by scoring 12 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side and swingman Jalen Patton-Croker (193-99, college: Southeast CC) accounted for 23 points and 6 rebounds. Townsville Heat's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Center Ben Volkman (206, college: Maryville, MO) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Jacob Wilson (188, college: Belm.Abbey) added 19 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Brisbane Capitals in the defeat. Five Townsville Heat and four Brisbane Capitals players scored in double figures. Townsville Heat maintains third place in League with 8-3 record having nine points less than leader Sturt S. Loser Brisbane Capitals keep the fifth position with seven games lost. Townsville Heat will meet Roar (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Brisbane Capitals will play against Bendigo Braves (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Brisbane C.: N.Stoddart 22+5reb+1ast, J.Wilson 19+8reb+2ast, B.Volkman 14+11reb+5ast, B.Wilson 12+5reb+4ast, A.Kopcikas 8+2reb+3ast, T.Soong 7+4reb+2ast
Townsville H.: J.Patton-Croker 23+6reb+3ast, J.Spiers 20+6reb+4ast, P.Crawford 19+3reb+2ast, S.Froling 15+12reb+1ast, E.Betts 12+13reb+7ast, M.Rees 6+4reb+1ast

Group NBL1 West

Cockburn C. - Warwick S. 104-102

There was a minor upset when 6th ranked Senators (10-6) were edged by ninth ranked Cougars (7-9) in Hamilton Hill 104-102 on Friday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Cougars made 7 blocks. Naturalized Greek swingman Nic Pozoglou (196-96) nailed a double-double by scoring 24 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winning side and swingman Gavin Field (202-89, college: UWG) accounted for 25 points and 8 rebounds. Cougars' coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. American guard Justin King (196-89, college: TRU) came up with 27 points and 8 rebounds and forward Caleb Davis (206-95, college: SVSU) added 25 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Senators in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Cougars maintains ninth place in League with 7-9 record. Loser Senators dropped to the fifth position with six games lost. Cougars will meet at home league's leader Lightning in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Senators will play against Buccaneers (#10) in Wonthella and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Warwick S.: J.King 27+8reb+3ast, C.Davis 25+6reb+3ast, C.Ellis 21+4reb+7ast, E.Ethan 13+5reb+7ast, P.George 7+2reb, J.Thwaites 5+7reb
Cockburn C.: G.Field 25+8reb, N.Pozoglou 24+12reb+3ast, H.Josh 19+4reb+1ast, S.Chan 16+7reb+9ast, J.Holmes 8+3reb+3ast, P.Nathan 5+2reb+2ast

Lakeside L. - Joondalup W. 106-79

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Lightning as it allowed them to take a leadership position in League. Lightning smashed 8th ranked Wanneroo in North Lake 106-79. Lightning made 18-of-21 charity shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. Guard Rowan Mackenzie (190-99, college: LCU) stepped up and scored 30 points and 6 assists for the winners and American guard Jack Isenbarger (188-91, college: Elon) chipped in 15 points and 8 assists. Four Lightning players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American guard Jonathan Wade (196-93, college: Norfolk St.) with 29 points and 5 rebounds and guard Lochlan Cummings (189-95, college: HIU) scored 13 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. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Wanneroo at the other side keeps the eighth place with nine games lost. Wanneroo will play next round against strong Tigers trying to get back on the winning streak. Lightning will try to continue on its current victory against ninth ranked Cougars at Hamilton Hill.
Top scorers:
Joondalup W.: J.Wade 29+5reb+2ast, L.Cummings 13+7reb+3ast, R.Huntington 9+2reb+2ast, S.Salinas 8+1reb+1ast, J.Wellsteed 7+8reb+6ast, S.Vaiangina 4+2reb
Lakeside L.: R.Mackenzie 30+4reb+6ast, C.Shervill 17+1reb+1ast, J.Isenbarger 15+1reb+8ast, N.Palleschi 11+2reb+1ast, H.Liam 11+2reb, K.Armour 10+1reb+4ast

Perry Lakes H. - Willetton T. 105-88

Everything went according to plan when first ranked Hawks (14-4) defeated 3rd placed Tigers (10-5) in Floreat 105-88 on Friday. Hawks forced 21 Tigers turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Guard Mitchell Clarke (185-99) nailed 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and center Andrew Ferguson (213-98, college: CS Monterey) accounted for 12 points and 9 rebounds. International guard Hunter Clarke (196-1, college: Montana) came up with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and guard Andrew Black (190-93) added 20 points respectively for Tigers in the defeat. Five Hawks and four Tigers players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Despite that victory Hawks went down to second position (League) due to points difference. Loser Tigers dropped to the fourth place with five games lost. Hawks will meet at home Eagles (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tigers will play against Wanneroo (#8) in Joondalup and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Willetton T.: H.Clarke 22+5reb+8ast, A.Black 20+4reb, G.Thomas 10+5reb+3ast, F.Travis 10+6reb+2ast, B.Hank 9+5reb, M.Garbellini 8+1reb+2ast
Perry Lakes H.: M.Clarke 19+5reb+4ast, L.Thomas 15+7reb+1ast, B.Purser 12+4reb+7ast, R.Cassir 12+4reb+4ast, A.Ferguson 12+9reb+2ast, M.Leary 11+2reb+2ast

Rockingham F. - SW Slammers 103-67

There was no surprise when 14th ranked Slammers (3-11) were outleveled by sixth ranked Flames (10-6) in Rockingham 103-67 on Friday. Flames forced 19 Slammers turnovers. Point guard Ryan Godfrey (187-90, college: UWG) nailed 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and forward Atem Bior (201, college: UTSA) accounted for 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Flames players scored in double figures. Caleb Van De Griend came up with 24 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and Jack Flynn (-3) added 8 points 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. Flames maintains sixth place in League with 10-6 record. Loser Slammers keep the fourteenth position with 11 games lost. Flames will meet Eagles (#12) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Slammers will play against Giants in Kalgoorlie and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
SW Slammers: V.De Griend Caleb 24+9reb, B.Cody 9+2reb+1ast, F.Jack 8+4reb, V.Tanner 5+3reb, B.Rhys 5+2reb+2ast, R.Leigh 4+2reb+1ast
Rockingham F.: R.Godfrey 20+7reb+1ast, C.Riak 20+3reb+3ast, A.Bior 16+8reb+4ast, R.Brendan 12+1reb+4ast, J.Beard 11+11reb+3ast, J.Amos 8+2reb

Geraldton B. - Perth R. 68-67

There was a surprise result when eleventh ranked Buccaneers (5-11) edged 4th placed Redbacks (10-6) in Wonthella 68-67 on Saturday. Naturalized South Sudanese swingman Mathiang Muo (196-87, college: Charleston So.) nailed a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and New Zealand guard Taine Wattie (190-98) accounted for 15 points. Power forward Louis Timms (206-91, college: WBU) came up with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds and swingman Tevin Jackson (202-94, college: McNeese St.) added 14 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Redbacks in the defeat. Buccaneers moved-up to tenth place in League. Loser Redbacks dropped to the seventh position with six games lost. Buccaneers will meet at home higher ranked Senators (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Redbacks will play against Suns in Kalamunda and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Perth R.: L.Timms 34+12reb, T.Jackson 14+9reb+5ast, I.Gattorna-Hargrave 10+6reb+4ast, J.Wagner 3+3reb+5ast, E.Kyden 3+4reb+1ast, I.Derek 2+1reb
Geraldton B.: M.Muo 24+11reb+2ast, B.Elijah 16+2reb+1ast, W.Taine 15+4reb+2ast, B.Holloway 6+7reb+6ast, D.Myers 5+2reb, W.Galvin 2+9reb+2ast

Joondalup W. - Perry Lakes H. 79-70

State League round 21 caused change at the leadership position. Fourth defeat of league's leader Hawks (14-4) against eighth ranked Wanneroo (8-9) 79-70 was the most important game of the last round. It was a good game for guard Lochlan Cummings (189-95, college: HIU) who led his team to a victory with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. New Zealand forward Sioeli Vaiangina (202-98, college: Panola JC) contributed with 19 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. The former international forward Ben Purser (200-90, college: Augusta) answered with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and center Andrew Ferguson (213-98, college: CS Monterey) added 12 points and 18 rebounds in the effort for Hawks. Four Hawks players scored in double figures. Wanneroo maintains eighth place in League with 8-9 record. Hawks at the other side dropped to the second position with four games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Sturt S.. Hawks will play next round against Eagles trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Wanneroo will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Tigers in Willetton.
Top scorers:
Perry Lakes H.: B.Purser 17+11reb+5ast, L.Thomas 14+7reb+2ast, A.Ferguson 12+18reb, M.Leary 10+2reb+1ast, B.Cole-Heath 5+3reb+3ast, M.Clarke 4+2reb
Joondalup W.: S.Vaiangina 19+9reb, L.Cummings 17+8reb+8ast, J.Wade 12+3reb+1ast, M.Newton 9+6reb+2ast, J.Wellsteed 8+6reb+2ast, S.Salinas 7+9reb+2ast

SW Slammers - Goldfields G. 86-81

There was a minor upset when 11th ranked Giants (4-12) lost to fourteenth ranked Slammers (3-11) in Bunbury 81-86 on Saturday. Slammers forced 29 Giants turnovers. Cody Bell nailed 17 points and 4 assists for the winning side and guard Cory Richardson (186-93, college: Lethbridge) accounted for 11 points and 6 assists. Swingman Julian Pesava (193-95, college: WBU) came up with 23 points and 8 rebounds (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) and forward Tom Atkinson (198-98) added 16 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Giants in the defeat. Five Slammers and four Giants players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Slammers maintains fourteenth place in League with 3-11 record. Loser Giants keep the eleventh position with 12 games lost. Slammers will again meet higher ranked Giants (#11) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Giants will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Goldfields G.: J.Pesava 23+8reb+2ast, A.Tom 16+11reb+2ast, C.Hamish 11+2reb+2ast, D.Kuany 10+6reb+2ast, M.Sam 7+1reb+2ast, J.Reid 5+5reb+1ast
SW Slammers: B.Cody 17+4reb+4ast, B.Rhys 16+1reb, C.Weeden 13+8reb, C.Richardson 11+4reb+6ast, V.De Griend Caleb 10+6reb+1ast, C.Devan 7+1reb+1ast

Warwick S. - East Perth E. 112-70

Very predictable result when sixth ranked Senators (10-6) rolled over 12th ranked Eagles (4-13) in Perth 112-70 on Saturday. Senators dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Eagles' 32. Senators forced 31 Eagles turnovers and outrebounded them 46-33 including a 20-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Eagles' players. Forward Caleb Davis (206-95, college: SVSU) nailed a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and point guard Ethan Elliott (183-4) accounted for 21 points and 5 assists. Five Senators players scored in double figures. American power forward Lee Roberts (203-87, college: Findlay, OH) came up with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 15 rebounds and forward Andrej Donlagic (197-97) added 15 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Eagles 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. Senators moved-up to fifth place in League. Loser Eagles keep the twelfth position with 13 games lost. Senators will meet Buccaneers (#10) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Eagles will play against the league's second-placed Hawks in Floreat and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
East Perth E.: L.Roberts 25+15reb+1ast, A.Donlagic 15+8reb+5ast, K.Berry 5+1reb+2ast, C.Bonnar 5+3reb+2ast, B.Tucek 4+1ast, L.Thwaites 4
Warwick S.: E.Ethan 21+2reb+5ast, C.Davis 19+10reb+4ast, C.Ellis 17+5reb+4ast, P.George 12+7reb+3ast, A.Riak 12+6reb+1ast, J.Thwaites 8+3reb+4ast

Willetton T. - Cockburn C. 76-96

Very important is a home loss of third ranked Tigers (10-5) against ninth ranked Cougars (7-9) on Saturday night. Host Tigers were crushed by Cougars in Willetton 96-76. Cougars outrebounded Tigers 47-22 including a 37-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Naturalized Greek swingman Nic Pozoglou (196-96) nailed 27 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side and forward Jaarod Holmes (198-94) accounted for 17 points and 12 rebounds. Naturalized Scottish power forward Michael Vigor (206-90) came up with 12 points and forward Travis Fee (192-92) added 10 points respectively for Tigers in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cougars maintains ninth place in League with 7-9 record. Loser Tigers dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. Cougars will meet at home league's leader Lightning in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Tigers will play against Wanneroo in Joondalup and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Willetton T.: M.Vigor 12+3reb+2ast, D.Scott 11+4reb+1ast, F.Travis 10+4reb+3ast, L.Evans 8+1reb+2ast, H.Dylan 6+2ast, M.Collins 6+1ast
Cockburn C.: N.Pozoglou 27+8reb+7ast, J.Holmes 17+12reb+1ast, G.Field 12+4reb+4ast, S.Chan 8+4reb+3ast, P.Nathan 8+1reb, W.Zachary 7+3reb+1ast

Eastern Suns - Mandurah M. 75-85

Not a big story in a game when 13th ranked Suns (4-13) lost to sixth ranked Magic (11-6) in Kalamunda 75-85 on Saturday. Magic outrebounded Suns 53-38 including a 44-29 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard Jerami Grace (190-94, college: Langston) nailed a double-double by scoring 24 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and Brazilian-American guard Scott Machado (186-90, college: Iona) accounted for 19 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. New Zealand guard Joe Cook-Green (185-97, college: TxWes) came up with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Brendan Dinardo (185-95) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Suns in the defeat. Five Magic and four Suns players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Magic moved-up to third place in League. Loser Suns keep the thirteenth position with 13 games lost. Magic will meet league's leader Lightning in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Suns will play against Redbacks (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Eastern Suns: C.Lowe 16+2reb+1ast, L.Dyson 12+3reb, B.Dinardo 12+7reb+1ast, J.Cook-Green 12+13reb+6ast, M.Jermaine 8+3reb+1ast, R.Blanchett 6+4reb
Mandurah M.: J.Grace 24+10reb+4ast, S.Machado 19+8reb+6ast, X.Shaw 13+7reb, P.Riley 10+8reb, F.Williams 10+7reb+1ast, A.Deng 4+9reb+2ast

Mandurah M. - Goldfields G. 95-73

Everything went according to plan when sixth ranked Magic (11-6) outplayed 11th ranked Giants (4-12) in Mandurah 95-73 on Sunday. Magic made 22-of-25 free shots (88.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Giants turnovers. Brazilian-American guard Scott Machado (186-90, college: Iona) nailed 37 points (!!!) and 4 assists for the winning side and guard Jerami Grace (190-94, college: Langston) accounted for 17 points and 6 rebounds. Four Magic players scored in double figures. Swingman Julian Pesava (193-95, college: WBU) came up with 25 points and 9 rebounds and forward Tom Atkinson (198-98) added 17 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Giants in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Magic moved-up to third place in League. Loser Giants keep the eleventh position with 12 games lost. Magic will meet league's leader Lightning in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Giants will play against Slammers (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Goldfields G.: J.Pesava 25+9reb+2ast, A.Tom 17+10reb+3ast, C.Hamish 10+3reb+4ast, D.Kuany 8+4reb+1ast, D.Collins 6+1reb, C.Paxton 3
Mandurah M.: S.Machado 37+4reb+4ast, J.Grace 17+6reb+3ast, F.Williams 13+3reb+2ast, P.Riley 12+1reb+1ast, A.Deng 6+4reb+2ast, X.Shaw 4+2reb+1ast

Eastern Suns - Lakeside L. 90-105

There was no surprise when 13th ranked Suns (4-13) lost to second ranked Lightning (14-3) in Kalamunda 90-105 on Thursday. Lightning outrebounded Suns 43-30 including 28 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Guard Rowan Mackenzie (190-99, college: LCU) nailed 35 points (!!!) for the winning side and guard Benjamin Lee (188-94) accounted for 22 points. New Zealand guard Joe Cook-Green (185-97, college: TxWes) came up with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Jermaine Malie (185-96) added 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Suns in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Lightning keeps a position of League leader. Loser Suns keep the thirteenth place with 13 games lost. Lightning will meet Cougars (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Suns will play against Redbacks (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Eastern Suns: J.Cook-Green 21+5reb+6ast, B.Dinardo 18+3reb+3ast, C.Lowe 16+2reb+1ast, M.Jermaine 15+6reb+5ast, R.Blanchett 8+5reb+2ast, L.Dyson 6+2reb+1ast
Lakeside L.: R.Mackenzie 35+4reb+3ast, L.Benjamin 22+4reb+3ast, K.Armour 14+4reb+9ast, J.Isenbarger 12+2reb+5ast, N.Palleschi 7+3reb+2ast, H.Liam 6+8reb+3ast



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