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The most interesting game of round 8 was a home defeat of 8th ranked H.Eilat (3-4) to seventh ranked E.Ashkelon (4-3) 78-68. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Jonatan Mor (204-1995) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 5 rebounds and guard Daniel Najar (193-2001) who added 9 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. American guard Dirk Williams (195-1994, college: UAB) responded with 19 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. E.Ashkelon have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with I.Nahariya. H.Eilat at the other side keeps the eighth position with four games lost. They share it with H.Kfar Qasem. E.Ashkelon is looking forward to face H.Izrael (#11) in Nazareth in the next round where they are favorite. H.Eilat will play on the road against M.Rehovot and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Yavne. 4th ranked host E.Yavne (4-4) lost to first ranked M.Raanana (7-1) 96-91. The winners were led by American Jimmy Hall (203-1994, college: Kent St.) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 30 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists (on 12-of-14 shooting from the field) and Brandon Bowman supported him with 24 points and 9 rebounds. Even a double-double of 21 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists by naturalized American power forward Eli Abaev (203-1998, college: FGCU) did not help to save the game for E.Yavne. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. M.Raanana have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-1 record. Newly promoted E.Yavne dropped to the seventh place with four games lost. M.Raanana will play against league’s second-placed Ramat Hash. in Ramat Hasharon in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. E.Yavne will play on the road against M.Rishon (#10) in Rishon Le-Zion and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Ramat Hasharon. Third ranked host Ramat Hash. (6-1) smashed second-ranked M.Rehovot (5-2) 103-65. It was a key game for the second position in the league. The best player for the winners was Ira Lee who scored 19 points (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Eliran Hadad produced 12 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. Ramat Hash. moved-up to second place. Loser M.Rehovot dropped to the third position with two games lost. Ramat Hash. will meet league’s leader M.Raanana on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. M.Rehovot will play against H.Eilat and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 8: H.Kfar Qasem won against E.Shomron on the opponent’s court 97-92. H.Izrael unfortunately lost to I.Nahariya in a home game 68-73. H.Kfar Saba managed to beat H.Safed Galil on the road 79-62. Winless Otef Darom was defeated by M.Rishon on its own court 72-86.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 28 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists by Vince Cole of Otef Darom.

E.Shomron – H.Kfar Qasem 92-97

Rather expected game when 13th ranked E.Shomron (1-5) was defeated at home by tenth ranked H.Kfar Qasem (3-4) 97-92 on Tuesday. H.Kfar Qasem made 30-of-36 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was naturalized American point guard Paul Delaney (188-1986, college: UAB) who scored 36 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds. American center Taylor Adway (205-1996, college: Ferris St.) chipped in a double-double by scoring 25 points and 15 rebounds. Four H.Kfar Qasem players scored in double figures. Guard Ziv Weissmann (192-2003, agency: BIG) produced 25 points and American Isaiah Crawley (201-1998, college: Georgia South) added 8 points, 18 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. H.Kfar Qasem moved-up to eighth place, which they share with H.Eilat. E.Shomron lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with five games lost. H.Kfar Qasem will meet at home H.Safed Galil (#12) in the next round. E.Shomron will play against I.Nahariya and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
E.Shomron: Z.Weissmann 25+3reb+3ast, Z.Simmons 19+7reb+2ast, I.Harel 13+1reb+2ast, Y.Goldman 9+3reb+3ast, I.Crawley 8+18reb+4ast, A.Shimoni 8+7reb
H.Kfar Qasem: P.Delaney 36+5reb+3ast, T.Adway 25+15reb+3ast, A.Sade 16+2reb+4ast, B.Ivri 10+10reb+1ast, N.KfarQasem 5+2reb+3ast, N.Yankowitz 3+4reb+3ast

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E.Yavne – M.Raanana 91-96

The game between Top Four teams took place in Yavne. 4th ranked host E.Yavne (4-4) lost to first ranked M.Raanana (7-1) 96-91. M.Raanana dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to E.Yavne‘s 40. M.Raanana forced 22 E.Yavne turnovers and outrebounded them 48-36 including 16 on the offensive glass. M.Raanana players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. The winners were led by American Jimmy Hall (203-1994, college: Kent St.) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 30 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists (on 12-of-14 shooting from the field) and the other American import forward Brandon Bowman (206-1984, college: Georgetown) supported him with 24 points and 9 rebounds. Even a double-double of 21 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists by naturalized American power forward Eli Abaev (203-1998, college: FGCU) did not help to save the game for E.Yavne. American guard Brandon Tabb (193-1995, college: BCU) added 25 points and 5 rebounds for the hosts. Four E.Yavne players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. M.Raanana have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-1 record. Newly promoted E.Yavne dropped to the seventh place with four games lost. M.Raanana will play against league’s second-placed Ramat Hash. in Ramat Hasharon in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. E.Yavne will play on the road against M.Rishon (#10) in Rishon Le-Zion and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
E.Yavne: B.Tabb 25+5reb+2ast, E.Abaev 21+15reb+5ast, G.Gilinski 14+6reb+9ast, D.Cowart 13+1reb, S.Malkov 9+5reb+2ast, Z.Maoz 6+3reb+2ast
M.Raanana: J.Hall 30+11reb+5ast, B.Bowman 24+9reb+2ast, J.Shuchman 16+10reb+5ast, Y.Ohayon 9+4reb+3ast, J.Hamilton 6+6reb+1ast, E.Tyomkin 5+4reb+4ast

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H.Eilat – E.Ashkelon 68-78

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Ramat Hash. – M.Rehovot 103-65

The game between Top Four teams took place in Ramat Hasharon. Third ranked host Ramat Hash. (6-1) smashed second-ranked M.Rehovot (5-2) 103-65. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Ramat Hash. made 25-of-28 free shots (89.3 percent) during the game. Ramat Hash. outrebounded M.Rehovot 40-29 including 32 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American forward Ira Lee (203-1998, college: Arizona) who scored 19 points (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Point guard Amit Alon (180-2000) chipped in 17 points. Five Ramat Hash. players scored in double figures. Swingman Eliran Hadad (200-1999, agency: Avi Zilberman) produced 12 points and 7 rebounds and guard Ido Romy (185-2001) added 11 points and 5 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) 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. Ramat Hash. moved-up to second place. Loser M.Rehovot dropped to the third position with two games lost. Ramat Hash. will meet league’s leader M.Raanana on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. M.Rehovot will play against H.Eilat and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
M.Rehovot: E.Hadad 12+7reb+1ast, I.Romy 11+5reb+1ast, D.Sharon 9+1reb+1ast, O.Hai 8, C.Vogt 6+7reb, Y.Veshler 5+4reb+3ast
Ramat Hash.: I.Lee 19+4reb+1ast, A.Alon 17+3reb+2ast, H.Halfon 17+5reb, A.Aronov 10+3reb, Y.Hochsteter 10+5reb+3ast, A.Williams 10+3reb+8ast

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H.Izrael – I.Nahariya 68-73

Rather predictable result in Nazareth where sixth ranked I.Nahariya (4-3) defeated 9th ranked H.Izrael (2-4) 73-68 on Tuesday. The best player for the winners was American forward Marvin Smith (198-1995, college: UNCG) who scored 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks. Ilay Shaul (-2001) chipped in 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. American Kevin Bracy-Davis (202-1995, college: Davis & Elkins) produced 21 points and guard Amit Menachem (184-2004) added 12 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. I.Nahariya moved-up to fifth place, which they share with E.Ashkelon. H.Izrael lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the eleventh position with four games lost. I.Nahariya will meet at home E.Shomron (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. H.Izrael will play against E.Ashkelon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
H.Izrael: K.Bracy-Davis 21+4reb+2ast, A.Menachem 12+9reb+4ast, D.Parsons 8+9reb+5ast, I.Shabat 7+3reb+5ast, G.Shterenberg 7+4reb+2ast, D.Hillel 6+2reb
I.Nahariya: M.Smith 20+6reb+1ast, I.Davidi 14+4reb+1ast, O.Tal 10+1ast, I.Shaul 10+6reb+4ast, D.Kozahinof 8+6reb+4ast, D.Anavi 5+1ast

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H.Safed Galil – H.Kfar Saba 62-79

Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked H.Safed Galil (1-3) was defeated at home by fifth ranked H.Kfar Saba (5-3) 79-62 on Tuesday. The best player for the winners was American-Sierra Leonean guard Richaud Pack (192-1992, college: Maryland) who scored 21 points and 4 assists. Point guard Ofek Gol (182-2003) chipped in 10 points and 7 assists. Point guard Omer El-Al (182-1994) produced 17 points and 5 assists and American-Bahamas forward Jonathan Augustin-Fairell (201-1993, college: Murray St.) added 14 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. H.Kfar Saba have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place. Loser H.Safed Galil dropped to the twelfth position with three games lost. H.Kfar Saba will meet at home bottom-ranked Otef Darom (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. H.Safed Galil will play again against H.Kfar Saba and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
H.Safed Galil: O.El-Al 17+4reb+5ast, D.Burke 16+4reb+2ast, J.Augustin-Fairell 14+10reb, T.Hadad 5+7reb, O.Reef 4+1reb+2ast, Z.Itach 3+3reb+1ast
H.Kfar Saba: R.Pack 21+3reb+4ast, O.Sade 12+8reb, O.Gol 10+4reb+7ast, N.Lempert 8+7reb+1ast, B.Aken Matan 7+4reb+3ast, A.Sule 6+4reb+1ast

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Otef Darom – M.Rishon 72-86

Everything went according to plan when twelfth ranked M.Rishon (2-3) beat on the road bottom-ranked Otef Darom (0-7) 86-72 on Tuesday. M.Rishon dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Otef Darom‘s 28 and made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game. M.Rishon looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Otef Darom‘s players. The best player for the winners was American point guard Keron DeShields (190-1992, college: Tennessee St., agency: Diamond Sports) who scored 24 points and 8 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Naturalized American forward Josh Freund (204-1997, college: Roanoke) chipped in 19 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. American swingman Vince Cole (198-1998, college: Coastal) produced 28 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and his fellow American import Daniel Oladapo (203-2000, college: NCCU) added 11 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the hosts. M.Rishon moved-up to tenth place. Loser Otef Darom still closes the standings with seven games lost. M.Rishon will meet at home higher ranked E.Yavne (#7) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Otef Darom will play against H.Kfar Saba (#4) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Otef Darom: V.Cole 28+8reb+5ast, D.Oladapo 11+10reb+1ast, Y.Abouloff 10+3reb+1ast, O.Shelef 7+1reb+2ast, K.Goncharov 5+1reb, N.Mintz 4+2reb+1ast
M.Rishon: K.DeShields 24+4reb+8ast, J.Freund 19+9reb+5ast, M.Nekrashevich 13+4reb+2ast, M.Romanov 8+2reb+2ast, H.Dadon 8+1reb+2ast, J.Coblin 7+3reb+7ast