Recap of latest State Leagues games

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Sturt Sabres (13-3) in Pasadena on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by eighth ranked West Adelaide Bearcats (7-8) 78-73. It was a great evening for Guamanian-American guard Earnest Ross (198-91, college: Missouri, agency: Haylett Sports) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points and 9 rebounds. Fabian Johnson helped adding 20 points and 4 assists. Guard Sam Daly (193-95, college: Chaminade) responded with 26 points. Sturt Sabres' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. West Adelaide Bearcats moved-up to seventh place in League. Sturt Sabres at the other side still keep top position with three games lost. West Adelaide Bearcats will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sturt Sabres will play again at home against West Adelaide Bearcats and are hoping to win this game.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Goodwood. Second ranked host Forestville Eagles (11-5) defeated 3rd placed Noarlunga City Southern Tigers (9-7) 86-80. It was an exceptional evening for Michael Harris who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Malith Machar accounted for 18 points and 13 rebounds. American Cameron Coleman (198-92, college: York, NE) came up with 26 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for Noarlunga City Southern Tigers in the defeat. Forestville Eagles maintains second place in League with 11-5 record having nine points less than leader Perry Lakes H. Noarlunga City Southern Tigers at the other side dropped to the fourth position with seven games lost. Forestville Eagles will play against Mount Gambier Pioneers (#4) in Mt Gambier in the next round. Noarlunga City Southern Tigers will have a break next round.
State League top team - Hawks (16-4) had no problems winning another game on Friday. This time they crushed thirteenth ranked Suns (4-16) in Floreat 113-65. The best player for the winners was Andrew Ferguson who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. Cooper Lowe produced 19 points and 7 rebounds for the guests. 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 16-4 record. Loser Suns keep the thirteenth position with 16 games lost. Hawks will meet at home Senators (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Suns will play against Eagles (#12) in Morley and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 23:
In League S.Adelaide P. were destroyed by C.District L. on the opponent's court 84-61. N.Adelaide R. unfortunately lost to Norwood F. in a home game 83-98. Winless Eastern M. was rolled over Woodville W. on the road 62-118. Perth R. was defeated by Mandurah M. on its own court 80-93. SW Slammers was smashed by Willetton T. in a road game 102-74. Geraldton B. were destroyed by Cockburn C. at home 52-79. East Perth E. was outscored by Goldfields G. on the opponent's court 87-59. Lakeside L. managed to beat Perth R. in a home game 112-96. Joondalup W. defeated SW Slammers on the road 83-75. Warwick S. were beaten by Willetton T. on its own court 95-100.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 39 points (!!!), 12 rebounds, 15 assists and 5 steals by Julian Jacobs of Woodville W..

Group NBL1 Central

Forestville E. - Southern T. 86-80

The game between Top Four teams took place in Goodwood. Second ranked host Forestville Eagles (11-5) defeated 3rd placed Noarlunga City Southern Tigers (9-7) 86-80. Forestville Eagles made 26-of-28 charity shots (92.9 percent) during the game, while Noarlunga City Southern Tigers only scored eight points from the stripe. They outrebounded Noarlunga City Southern Tigers 47-32 including a 34-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for Michael Harris who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Naturalized South Sudanese forward Malith Machar (198, college: Midland CC) accounted for 18 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side. Four Forestville Eagles players scored in double figures. American Cameron Coleman (198-92, college: York, NE) came up with 26 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and point guard Nick Wurm (183, college: Dickinson St.) added 15 points and 4 assists respectively for Noarlunga City Southern Tigers in the defeat. Forestville Eagles maintains second place in League with 11-5 record having nine points less than leader Perry Lakes H. Noarlunga City Southern Tigers at the other side dropped to the fourth position with seven games lost. Forestville Eagles will play against Mount Gambier Pioneers (#4) in Mt Gambier in the next round. Noarlunga City Southern Tigers will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Southern T.: C.Coleman 26+6reb+4ast, N.Wurm 15+3reb+4ast, A.Christian 15+4reb+1ast, M.Machar 8+5reb+2ast, K.McCalop 7+5reb+1ast, O.Mitchell 4+3reb
Forestville E.: G.Mays 25+6reb+1ast, M.Machar 18+13reb+2ast, M.Harris 16+10reb+7ast, B.Brine 16+11reb+1ast, J.Rios 9+2reb+3ast, T.Winter 2+4reb

C.District L. - S.Adelaide P. 84-61

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 7th ranked South Adelaide Panthers' (7-10) road loss to sixth ranked Central District Lions (8-8) 61-84 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was naturalized South Sudanese guard Lual Diing (203-94, college: TxWes) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. Forward Magok Manyang (202-2) chipped in 20 points and 6 rebounds. Four Central District Lions players scored in double figures. Forward Owen Hulland (213-99, college: Hawaii) produced 16 points and 9 rebounds and Adam Brown added 19 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. Central District Lions moved-up to fifth place in League. Loser South Adelaide Panthers dropped to the ninth position with ten games lost. Central District Lions will again meet at home South Adelaide Panthers (#9) in the next round. South Adelaide Panthers will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
S.Adelaide P.: A.Brown 19+5reb, O.Hulland 16+9reb+2ast, A.Starling 10+9reb+1ast, T.Davies 6+5reb+1ast, K.Ciabattoni 5+1reb, J.Hoppo 5+7reb
C.District L.: M.Magok 20+6reb+2ast, L.Diing 19+10reb+2ast, S.Maharaj 18+6reb+1ast, J.Centenera 10+7reb+2ast, S.Kalani 9+3reb+9ast, B.Nathan 8+2reb+2ast

N.Adelaide R. - Norwood F. 83-98

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked Norwood Flames' (9-6) road victory over 5th ranked North Adelaide Rockets (8-8) 98-83 on Saturday. Norwood Flames looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American swingman CJ Turnage (201-95, college: SVSU) who had a double-double by scoring 27 points, 6 rebounds and 12 assists. Guard Matthew Lycett (194-90) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. Five Norwood Flames players scored in double figures. The former international forward Jack McVeigh (203-96, college: Nebraska) produced a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds and guard Verle Williams Jr (180-97) added 24 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Norwood Flames moved-up to third place in League. Loser North Adelaide Rockets dropped to the sixth position with eight games lost. Norwood Flames will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. North Adelaide Rockets will play again against Norwood Flames (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
N.Adelaide R.: J.McVeigh 27+12reb+2ast, V.Williams Jr. 24+7reb+2ast, D.Jimma 9+11reb, T.Dowdell 8+2reb, H.Riley 6+3reb+1ast, M.Dylan 5+2reb
Norwood F.: C.Turnage 27+6reb+12ast, M.Lycett 18+6reb, D.Webber 18+5reb, R.Harding 15+4reb+3ast, A.Green 14+8reb+1ast, B.Janssan 3+3reb+2ast

Sturt S. - W.Adelaide B. 73-78

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Sturt Sabres (13-3) in Pasadena on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by eighth ranked West Adelaide Bearcats (7-8) 78-73. It was a great evening for Guamanian-American guard Earnest Ross (198-91, college: Missouri, agency: Haylett Sports) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points and 9 rebounds. Fabian Johnson helped adding 20 points and 4 assists. Guard Sam Daly (193-95, college: Chaminade) responded with 26 points and guard Joel Spear (192-94, college: S.Oregon) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. Sturt Sabres' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. West Adelaide Bearcats moved-up to seventh place in League. Sturt Sabres at the other side still keep top position with three games lost. West Adelaide Bearcats will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sturt Sabres will play again at home against West Adelaide Bearcats and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Sturt S.: S.Daly 26+4reb+2ast, J.Spear 18+10reb+1ast, M.Calligeros 10+4reb+2ast, N.Fassos 8+5reb+2ast, D.Nash 5+3reb, G.Sebastian 2+3reb+1ast
W.Adelaide B.: J.Fabian 20+3reb+4ast, E.Ross 16+9reb+2ast, B.Nick 10+2reb+4ast, L.Cadzow 9+5reb+3ast, A.Spadavecchia 7+6reb+2ast, P.Ciganovic 7+3reb+1ast

Woodville W. - Eastern M. 118-62

The game between closely ranked teams ended with bottom-ranked Eastern Mavericks' (0-16) road loss to ninth ranked Woodville Warriors (7-9) 62-118 on Saturday. Woodville Warriors dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Eastern Mavericks' 40. Woodville Warriors forced 21 Eastern Mavericks turnovers and outrebounded them 54-37 including 16 on the offensive glass. Woodville Warriors looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Eastern Mavericks' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Woodville Warriors made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was American guard Julian Jacobs (193-94, college: USC) who had a triple-double by scoring 39 points (!!!), 12 rebounds, 15 assists and 5 steals. His fellow American import forward Joe Jackson (201, college: IU Southeast) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks. American forward William Wise (206-92, college: Dominican, NY) produced 18 points and 7 rebounds and naturalized South Sudanese guard Lual Diing (203-94, college: TxWes) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. 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 eighth place in League. Loser Eastern Mavericks still closes the standings with 16 games lost. Woodville Warriors will again meet at home Eastern Mavericks (#10) in the next round. Eastern Mavericks will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Eastern M.: W.Wise 18+7reb+2ast, L.Diing 12+7reb+2ast, C.Tom 9+6reb+3ast, R.Owen 8+2reb+1ast, M.Stock 7+1reb+1ast, M.Marko 4
Woodville W.: J.Jacobs 39+12reb+15ast, D.McGee 16+10reb, J.Jackson 14+10reb+3ast, D.McKee 11+2reb, J.Boonstoppel 8+3reb+3ast, W.Toby 6+1reb+2ast

Group NBL1 West

Perth R. - Mandurah M. 80-93

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked Magic's (13-6) road victory over 5th ranked Redbacks (12-8) 93-80 on Friday. The best player for the winners was guard Jerami Grace (190-94, college: Langston) who scored 27 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Brazilian-American guard Scott Machado (186-90, college: Iona) chipped in 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Naturalized Belgian guard Marshall Nelson (188-94, college: WBU) produced 26 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and power forward Louis Timms (206-91, college: WBU) added 19 points and 15 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Four Redbacks players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Magic maintains fourth place in League with 13-6 record. Loser Redbacks keep the fifth position with eight games lost. Magic will meet at home league's second-placed Lightning in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Redbacks will play against Giants and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Perth R.: M.Nelson 26+9reb+5ast, L.Timms 19+15reb+2ast, T.Jackson 12+3reb+8ast, S.David 12+5reb, I.Derek 4+1reb, E.Nikora 3
Mandurah M.: J.Grace 27+6reb+6ast, S.Machado 23+5reb+5ast, A.Deng 11+14reb+1ast, B.Carlwell 9+4reb, F.Williams 8+3reb, X.Shaw 6+6reb

Perry Lakes H. - Eastern Suns 113-65

State League top team - Hawks (16-4) had no problems winning another game on Friday. This time they crushed thirteenth ranked Suns (4-16) in Floreat 113-65. Hawks dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Suns' 28. Hawks forced 23 Suns turnovers and had a 37-25 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Suns' players. The best player for the winners was center Andrew Ferguson (213-98, college: CS Monterey) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Matthew Leary (190-0, college: Knox) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds. Power forward Cooper Lowe (200-97) produced 19 points and 7 rebounds and New Zealand guard Joe Cook-Green (185-97, college: TxWes) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. 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 16-4 record. Loser Suns keep the thirteenth position with 16 games lost. Hawks will meet at home Senators (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Suns will play against Eagles (#12) in Morley and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Eastern Suns: C.Lowe 19+7reb+2ast, J.Cook-Green 13+5reb+3ast, B.Dinardo 7+1reb, C.Johnson 7+8reb, A.Spencer 6+2reb, R.Blanchett 6+1reb
Perry Lakes H.: M.Leary 19+6reb+1ast, A.Ferguson 18+10reb+3ast, R.Smith 16+3reb+6ast, C.Hamilton 14+1reb, I.Harry 10+3reb+4ast, M.Clarke 9+2reb+6ast

Willetton T. - SW Slammers 102-74

There was no surprise in Willetton where 14th ranked Slammers (3-14) were outplayed by fourth ranked Tigers (13-5) 102-74 on Friday. Tigers forced 27 Slammers turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists. The best player for the winners was naturalized Scottish power forward Michael Vigor (206-90) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. Forward Thomas Gerovich (200-4) chipped in 20 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Four Tigers players scored in double figures. Caleb Van De Griend produced 17 points and 8 rebounds and forward Travis Vogel (201-0) added 8 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the guests. 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. Tigers moved-up to third place in League. Loser Slammers keep the fourteenth position with 14 games lost. Tigers will meet at home Buccaneers (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Slammers will play against Cougars in Hamilton Hill and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
SW Slammers: V.De Griend Caleb 17+8reb, V.Tanner 11+4reb, C.Richardson 10+1reb+4ast, B.Cody 8+2reb+4ast, V.Travis 8+9reb+3ast, R.Leigh 6+3reb+2ast
Willetton T.: G.Thomas 20+5reb+1ast, M.Vigor 18+10reb+3ast, H.Clarke 14+2reb+1ast, F.Travis 11+5reb+1ast, M.Garbellini 11+2reb+5ast, D.Scott 8+4reb+5ast

Geraldton B. - Cockburn C. 52-79

No shocking result in a game in Wonthella where ninth ranked Cougars (8-10) outleveled 11th ranked Buccaneers (5-13) 79-52 on Saturday. They outrebounded Buccaneers 59-33 including a 19-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was naturalized Greek swingman Nic Pozoglou (196-96) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds. Center Nathan Pond (208) chipped in 8 points and 15 rebounds. Center William Galvin (200-0) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds and Elijah Barbour added 12 points respectively for the hosts. 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. Cougars maintains ninth place in League with 8-10 record. Loser Buccaneers keep the eleventh position with 13 games lost. Cougars will meet at home Slammers (#14) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Buccaneers will play against Wanneroo in Joondalup and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Geraldton B.: B.Elijah 12+1reb+1ast, W.Galvin 11+13reb+1ast, E.Harry 9+1reb+3ast, O.Haste 7+1reb, B.Holloway 7+4reb+2ast, G.Murray 3
Cockburn C.: N.Pozoglou 20+13reb, G.Field 15+5reb+3ast, H.Josh 10+2reb+1ast, P.Nathan 8+15reb+3ast, W.Zachary 7+1reb, J.Holmes 6+4reb

Goldfields G. - East Perth E. 87-59

Rather expected game in Kalgoorlie where 12th ranked Eagles (4-16) were crushed by tenth ranked Giants (6-12) 87-59 on Saturday. Giants forced 22 Eagles turnovers and outrebounded them 59-44 including a 36-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Eagles' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Giants made 8 blocks. The best player for the winners was forward Cooper Creek (203, college: Assumption) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocks. Hamish Cummings chipped in 22 points and 4 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Five Giants players scored in double figures. Forward Logan Thwaites (200-97) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points, 12 rebounds and 5 blocks and American power forward Lee Roberts (203-87, college: Findlay, OH) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. 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. Giants maintains tenth place in League with 6-12 record. Loser Eagles keep the twelfth position with 16 games lost. Giants will meet higher ranked Redbacks (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Eagles will play against Suns (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
East Perth E.: L.Roberts 13+5reb+3ast, L.Thwaites 12+12reb, T.Junior 10+7reb+1ast, B.Mitch 9+6reb+3ast, A.Jarrad 9+8reb, B.Tucek 4+2reb
Goldfields G.: C.Hamish 22+2reb+4ast, J.Reid 16+4reb+2ast, M.Sam 14+4reb+5ast, C.Creek 12+14reb+3ast, D.Kuany 10+11reb+4ast, M.Mkhwananzi 4+4reb+3ast

Lakeside L. - Perth R. 112-96

Rather predictable result in North Lake where second ranked Lightning (16-4) defeated 5th ranked Redbacks (12-8) 112-96 on Saturday. Lightning shot the lights out from three sinking 21 long-distance shots on high 55.3 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Rowan Mackenzie (190-99, college: LCU) who scored 22 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. American guard Jack Isenbarger (188-91, college: Elon) chipped in 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Lightning's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Swingman Tevin Jackson (202-94, college: McNeese St.) produced 27 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and naturalized Belgian guard Marshall Nelson (188-94, college: WBU) added 23 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists respectively for the guests. Five Lightning and four Redbacks players scored in double figures. Lightning maintains second place in League with 16-4 record despite having the same number of points like the leader Perry Lakes H. Loser Redbacks keep the fifth position with eight games lost. Lightning will meet Magic (#4) in the next round. Redbacks will play against Giants and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Perth R.: L.Timms 27+8reb, T.Jackson 27+8reb+4ast, M.Nelson 23+6reb+10ast, M.Giorgi 12+2reb, I.Derek 4+1reb, J.Denzel 2+1reb
Lakeside L.: L.Benjamin 23+5reb, R.Mackenzie 22+5reb+7ast, J.Isenbarger 22+5reb+5ast, K.Armour 17+4reb+10ast, N.Palleschi 13+1ast, J.Davey 12+13reb+4ast

SW Slammers - Joondalup W. 75-83

Not a big story in a game in Bunbury where 14th ranked Slammers (3-14) were defeated by eighth ranked Wanneroo (9-10) 83-75 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was guard Lochlan Cummings (189-95, college: HIU) who had a double-double by scoring 27 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Power forward Robert Huntington (203-90, college: Nova SE) chipped in 24 points (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Caleb Van De Griend produced 13 points and 9 rebounds and guard Rhys Barrett (185-3) added 16 points respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Wanneroo maintains eighth place in League with 9-10 record. Loser Slammers keep the fourteenth position with 14 games lost. Wanneroo will meet at home Buccaneers (#11) in the next round. Slammers will play against Cougars in Hamilton Hill and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
SW Slammers: B.Rhys 16+2reb+1ast, V.De Griend Caleb 13+9reb+1ast, C.Richardson 9+1reb+3ast, B.Cody 8+1reb+2ast, C.Weeden 8+5reb+3ast, C.Devan 8+3reb
Joondalup W.: L.Cummings 27+11reb+5ast, R.Huntington 24+4reb+3ast, J.Wade 14+5reb+1ast, J.Formosa 7+5reb+1ast, M.Newton 6+5reb+3ast, R.Maxwell 3+1ast

Warwick S. - Willetton T. 95-100

Everything went according to plan in Perth where fourth ranked Tigers (13-5) beat 7th ranked Senators (11-7) 100-95 on Saturday. Tigers looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was naturalized Scottish power forward Michael Vigor (206-90) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals. Guard Connor Mincherton (186-1) chipped in 20 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Tigers' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The former international forward Cody Ellis (202-90, college: St.Louis) produced 25 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Caleb Davis (206-95, college: SVSU) added 19 points and 5 assists respectively for the hosts. Five Tigers and four Senators players scored in double figures. Tigers moved-up to third place in League. Loser Senators keep the seventh position with seven games lost. Tigers will meet at home Buccaneers (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Senators will play against the league's leader Hawks (#1) in Floreat and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Warwick S.: C.Ellis 25+8reb+4ast, C.Davis 19+4reb+5ast, E.Ethan 14+1reb+2ast, J.King 13+6reb+6ast, P.George 10+3reb+3ast, A.Riak 9+7reb+2ast
Willetton T.: M.Connor 20+5reb+7ast, D.Scott 20+5reb+4ast, M.Vigor 19+13reb+6ast, M.Garbellini 14+1ast, G.Thomas 10+5reb+4ast, H.Clarke 8+2reb



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