NBL One Round 19 (Regular Season): No surprise as #1 Rockingham F. defeats Lakeside L.

The Regular Season in NBL One just ended. The round 19 was rather boring as all games ended with very predictable results. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

NBL One top team - Flames (19-3) had no problems winning another game on Friday. This time they crushed tenth ranked Lightning (8-14) in Rockingham 101-79. Rockingham F. outrebounded Lakeside L. 45-33 including a 36-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Rockingham F. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for the former international guard Isaac White (188-1998, college: CBU) who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points and 6 assists. Forward Justin Beard (196-1996) helped adding 16 points and 8 rebounds. At the losing side guard Rowan Mackenzie (190-1999, college: LCU) responded with 28 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. Flames have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Rockingham F. maintains first place with 19-3 record. Lakeside L. at the other side keeps the tenth position with 14 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams.
The game in Morley supposed to be also worth to mention about. Third ranked Buccaneers (18-4) played at the court of 8th ranked Eagles (9-13). Buccaneers smashed Eagles 119-68. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Eagles. It was an exceptional evening for guard Johny Narkle (199-2001) who led the winners and scored 26 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks. Nikolas DeSantis accounted for 17 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Guard Fabian Johnson (192-2000) came up with 18 points for East Perth E. 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. The victory was the eleventh consecutive win for Buccaneers. Geraldton B. moved-up to second place, which they share with Warwick S. East Perth E. at the other side keeps the eighth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Waverley F. and Kalamunda ES.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 19: Geraldton B. destroyed Perth R. on the opponent's court 105-85. Cockburn was outscored by Warwick S. in a home game 80-115. Kalamunda ES was rolled over Mandurah on the road 118-99. SW Slammers were defeated by Willetton T. on its own court 92-109. East Perth E. was beaten by Joondalup W. in a road game 86-79. Perry Lakes H. lost to Goldfields G. at home 88-99.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 36 points (!!!) and 5 assists by Matthew Leary of Perry Lakes H..

Group west

Perth R. - Geraldton B. 85-105

Very expected game in Northbridge where 13th ranked Redbacks (6-16) were crushed by third ranked Buccaneers (18-4) 105-85. Geraldton B. dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Redbacks's 24. Geraldton B. players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. It was an exceptional evening for naturalized American power forward Liam Hunt (201-1995, college: HIU) who led the winners and scored 23 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Johny Narkle (199-2001) accounted for 17 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Five Buccaneers players scored in double figures. New Zealand guard Joe Cook-Green (185-1997, college: TxWes) came up with 24 points and 6 rebounds and guard Michael Riley (-2000) added 19 points respectively for Perth R. in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the eleventh consecutive win for Buccaneers. Geraldton B. moved-up to second place, which they share with Warwick S. Perth R. at the other side dropped to the twelfth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Cockburn.
Top scorers:
Perth R.: J.Cook-Green 24+6reb+3ast, M.Riley 19+3reb+2ast, J.Formosa 9+2reb+2ast, C.Mincherton 8+3reb+5ast, E.Kanwei 7+5reb, J.Underwood 6+4reb+1ast
Geraldton B.: L.Hunt 23+8reb+2ast, J.Narkle 17+10reb+4ast, R.Blanchett 15+4reb+2ast, V.Williams Jr. 15+2reb+8ast, N.DeSantis 11+2reb+4ast, A.Springs 11+5reb+5ast

Cockburn - Warwick S. 80-115

Very predictable result in Hamilton Hill where second ranked Senators (18-4) smashed 12th ranked Cougars (6-16) 115-80. Warwick S. outrebounded Cockburn 48-34 including a 34-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Warwick S. players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. It was an exceptional evening for the former international guard Elijah Pepper (193-2001, college: UC Davis) who led the winners and scored 41 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 8 assists. American forward Todd Withers (202-1996, college: Queens, NC) accounted for 24 points for the winning side. American point guard Kortland Martin (180-1999, college: FHU) came up with 25 points and 4 assists and point guard Riley Eves (180-2004) added 7 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Cockburn 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. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Senators. Warwick S. maintains second place with 18-4 record having just seventeen point less than leader Illawarra H. 2, which they share with Geraldton B. Cockburn at the other side keeps the twelfth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Perth R..
Top scorers:
Cockburn: K.Martin 25+1reb+4ast, N.Pond 9+5reb+1ast, T.Smith 8+4reb+3ast, J.Hunt 8+2reb+2ast, R.Eves 7+7reb+2ast, H.Fitzgerald 6+2reb+1ast
Warwick S.: E.Pepper 41+8reb+8ast, T.Withers 24+3reb+1ast, C.Ellis 10, B.England 9+1reb+1ast, C.Creek 8+5reb, M.Clarke 6+2reb+9ast

Rockingham F. - Lakeside L. 101-79

NBL One top team - Flames (19-3) had no problems winning another game on Friday. This time they crushed tenth ranked Lightning (8-14) in Rockingham 101-79. Rockingham F. outrebounded Lakeside L. 45-33 including a 36-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Rockingham F. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for the former international guard Isaac White (188-1998, college: CBU) who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points and 6 assists. Forward Justin Beard (196-1996) helped adding 16 points and 8 rebounds. Four Flames players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Rowan Mackenzie (190-1999, college: LCU) responded with 28 points and 5 rebounds and American guard Isaiah Lewis (185-1997, college: RWU) scored 27 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. Flames have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Rockingham F. maintains first place with 19-3 record. Lakeside L. at the other side keeps the tenth position with 14 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams.
Top scorers:
Lakeside L.: R.Mackenzie 28+5reb+3ast, I.Lewis 27+5reb+1ast, J.Davey 5+12reb+6ast, L.Patterson 5+1reb+3ast, T.Parkinson 3, B.Lee 3+1reb
Rockingham F.: I.White 24+4reb+6ast, J.Pressley 16+9reb, J.Beard 16+8reb+3ast, R.Godfrey 10+4reb+6ast, E.Dech 9+5reb+3ast, L.Ross 8+8reb+1ast

Mandurah M. - Kalamunda ES 118-99

Not a big story in a game in Mandurah where 9th ranked Suns (9-13) were rolled over by seventh ranked Magic (11-11) 118-99. Mandurah made 26-of-33 charity shots (78.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Kalamunda ES turnovers. Mandurah players were unselfish on offense dishing 29 assists. Kalamunda ES was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was an exceptional evening for American power forward Sam Freeman (208-2001, college: CSUSB, agency: Haylett Sports) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 blocks (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). Point guard Lachlan Bertram (183-2001) accounted for 34 points (!!!), 5 assists and 4 steals for the winning side. Naturalized Belgian guard Marshall Nelson (184-1994, college: Wayland Baptist) came up with 30 points and 7 assists and forward Travis Fee (192-1992) added 24 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Kalamunda ES in the defeat. Four Mandurah and five Kalamunda ES players scored in double figures. Suns' coach rotated twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Mandurah maintains seventh place with 11-11 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Kalamunda ES lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the eighth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Waverley F. and East Perth E..
Top scorers:
Kalamunda ES: M.Nelson 30+4reb+7ast, T.Fee 24+5reb+2ast, L.Thomas 15+11reb+3ast, R.Bell 10+4reb+4ast, M.Sam 10, R.Maxwell 5+1reb+2ast
Mandurah M.: L.Bertram 34+3reb+5ast, S.Freeman 25+11reb+7ast, J.Malie 25+4reb+5ast, C.Miegel 10+3reb+3ast, H.Warden 9+8reb+2ast, N.Woodall 7+4reb+4ast

SW Slammers - Willetton T. 92-109

Everything went according to plan in Bunbury where fourth ranked Tigers (16-6) beat 14th ranked Slammers (1-21) 109-92. Willetton T. outrebounded SW Slammers 46-34 including 19 on the offensive glass. Willetton T. players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Taeshon Cherry (203-1999, college: Marian, IN, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Damien Scott (192-1992) accounted for 12 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side. Four Tigers players scored in double figures. American power forward Jamal Poplar (204-1996, college: Seward County) came up with a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds and point guard Pharell Keats (179-2005) added 6 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists respectively for SW Slammers in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Willetton T. moved-up to second place, which they share with Mt.Gambier. SW Slammers lost their eighth game in a row. They keep the fourteenth position with 21 games lost.
Top scorers:
SW Slammers: J.Poplar 36+11reb+2ast, C.Richardson 17+2reb, D.Craig 11+6reb+3ast, C.Weeden 8+1ast, J.Wayne 7+1reb, N.Walsh 6+2reb
Willetton T.: T.Cherry 21+10reb+4ast, T.Kopa 18+1reb, A.Gashaw 13+5reb+1ast, T.Musumeci 12+6reb+2ast, D.Scott 12+5reb+6ast, T.Gerovich 9+5reb+2ast

Joondalup W. - East Perth E. 86-79

There was no surprise in Joondalup where 8th ranked Eagles (9-13) were defeated by fifth ranked Wanneroo (14-8) 86-79. Joondalup W. players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American swingman CJ Turnage (201-1995, college: SVSU) who led the winners and scored 26 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Forward Caleb Davis (206-1995, college: SVSU) accounted for 18 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Four Wanneroo players scored in double figures. Jonah Antonio (196-1997, college: Wake Forest) came up with 24 points and 7 rebounds and American power forward Lee Roberts (203-1987, college: Findlay, OH, agency: BIG) added 7 points, 14 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals respectively for East Perth E. in the defeat. Joondalup W. moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. East Perth E. at the other side keeps the eighth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Waverley F. and Kalamunda ES.
Top scorers:
East Perth E.: J.Antonio 24+7reb, M.Rice 16+5reb+1ast, C.Maker 14+5reb, S.Watson 9+7reb+1ast, L.Roberts 7+14reb+6ast, M.Lang 5+2reb+2ast
Joondalup W.: C.Turnage 26+9reb+7ast, C.Davis 18+12reb+4ast, D.Ballantyne 11+3reb+3ast, V.Chadinha 10+2reb+2ast, J.Baker 8+6reb+4ast, B.Geel 7+2ast

East Perth E. - Geraldton B. 68-119

The game in Morley supposed to be also worth to mention about. Third ranked Buccaneers (18-4) played at the court of 8th ranked Eagles (9-13). Buccaneers smashed Eagles 119-68. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Eagles. Geraldton B. dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Eagles's 34 and made 18-of-22 charity shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Geraldton B. forced 21 East Perth E. turnovers and outrebounded them 51-30 including a 38-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Geraldton B. players were unselfish on offense dishing 32 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by East Perth E.'s players. They brought some defensive toughness making 9 blocks. It was an exceptional evening for guard Johny Narkle (199-2001) who led the winners and scored 26 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks. Guard Nikolas DeSantis (191-1998) accounted for 17 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Five Buccaneers players scored in double figures. Guard Fabian Johnson (192-2000) came up with 18 points and naturalized Greek center Ioannis Dimakopoulos (218-1994, college: UC Irvine) added 9 points respectively for East Perth E. 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. The victory was the eleventh consecutive win for Buccaneers. Geraldton B. moved-up to second place, which they share with Warwick S. East Perth E. at the other side keeps the eighth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Waverley F. and Kalamunda ES.
Top scorers:
East Perth E.: F.Johnson 18+4reb+3ast, I.Dimakopoulos 9+4reb+1ast, K.Lo Buluk 8+1ast, C.Maker 7+2reb, L.Roberts 6+4reb+2ast, M.Lang 6+4reb+2ast
Geraldton B.: J.Narkle 26+6reb+4ast, L.Hunt 18+5reb+5ast, N.DeSantis 17+9reb+4ast, A.Springs 15+5reb+7ast, J.Keyes 13+3reb+2ast, V.Williams Jr. 12+5reb+2ast

Perry Lakes H. - Goldfields G. 88-99

No shocking result in a game in Floreat where sixth ranked Giants (12-10) won against 11th ranked Hawks (7-15) 99-88. Goldfields G. made 24-of-29 charity shots (82.8 percent) during the game, while Perry Lakes H. only scored five points from the stripe. It was an exceptional evening for swingman Joshua Duach (197-2003, college: Iona, agency: Sport Avenir) who led the winners and scored 30 points (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). American guard Shaun Stewart (183-1994, college: Limestone) accounted for 25 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Guard Matthew Leary (190-2000, college: Knox) came up with 36 points (!!!) and 5 assists and guard Adrian Nobensi (183-2001) added 3 points, 7 rebounds and 16 assists respectively for Perry Lakes H. in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Hawks' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the third consecutive win for Giants. Goldfields G. maintains sixth place with 12-10 record. Perry Lakes H. lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the eleventh position with 15 games lost. They share it with Geelong U..
Top scorers:
Perry Lakes H.: M.Leary 36+4reb+5ast, J.Stanley-Williams 17+5reb+1ast, M.Bucknell 11+1reb+1ast, D.Miller 10+7reb, C.Hamilton 6+7reb, K.O'Donohue 5+1ast
Goldfields G.: J.Duach 30+4reb+1ast, S.Stewart 25+7reb+1ast, M.Jok 18+2reb+4ast, D.Parsons 13+6reb+6ast, J.Reid 6+4reb, S.Morrow 5+3reb+2ast