La Romaine won its eigth consecutive match and the concluding fixture in the preliminary round of the Hoop of Life Community Basketball League, at the Vistabella Sports Complex, on Wednesday night, when the team defeated Marabella 99-88, in the South Sector Two zone.
Playing under a new coach Leon Henry, La Romaine led immediately after the jumpball, controlling the first period which ended 25-15 in its favour.
La Romaine kept the home team at bay doubling its first-quarter score to enjoy a 50-41 advantage at half time.
The second half was a duplicate of the first (78-62 third quarter and 99-88 in the fourth) for La Romaine as its overall game was centred around team execution, with point-guard Derek Boxill scoring 21 points, followed by forwards Delroy Agard with 19 points, Kevin Sargeant with 17 points and Lester Edwards with 12 points.
Marabella relied on the veteran forward Ako Pascal and centre Damion Caton, both of whom scored 28 points each. Asafa Grant contributed with 15 points.
South Sector 2 Standings
Teams Pld W L Pts
La Romaine 8 8 0 16
Marabella 8 5 3 13+
Lady Hailes 8 5 3 13-
San Fernando 8 1 7 9
Pleasantville 8 1 7 9
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