Electra Ramat is the Champion of 2008-09 - Apr 21, 2009 Ramla - Electra Ramat 53-61 Ramat Hasharon bounced back from a miserable third quarter yesterday to defeat Elitzur Ramle 61-53 and claim the league championship final series, three games to one. 'They told us Ramle is a bunch of winners, but our women proved they have character and came back big in the fourth quarter after scoring only three points in the third,' said Rafi Bogatin , Ramat Hasharon's assistant coach. The final game of the season was symbolic of the entire year - topsy-turvy and gripping yet not particularly stellar. Ramat Hasharon went up by as much as 14 points midway through the second quarter. Jia Perkins (173-G-82, agency: Merit Sports, college: Texas Tech) - who was the heart and soul of the team - hit a difficult three-pointer to open the second half and give Ramat Hasharon a 40-29 lead, but an injury to her and outstanding defense by Ramle held the regular season champs to just 1-for-12 shooting in the third period. Ramle scored 14 unanswered points through the remainder of the quarter to lead 43-40 going into the final 10 minutes. Advertisement It looked like Ramle might maintain its perfect playoff winning streak on its home court, but Perkins came back and brought her team to life. Six lead changes then followed - Ramle took its final lead at 52-50 on a trifecta by Katia Levitsky with 4:30 to go. But it would prove to be Ramle's last basket of the season. Perkins took the game on her shoulders and Ramat Hasharon dominated the offensive boards down the stretch as Ramle's offense fell apart to go on a decisive 11-1 run. 'We ran out of steam,' said Ramle coach Eli Rabi . Orna Ostfeld , Ramat Hasharon's head coach, said the difference between yesterday's contest and the Game 2 loss at Ramle was that this time 'Ramle rallied in the third quarter, so we had time to adjust.' After the game, Liad Suez Karni (190-F/C-81, college: Villanova) and Jia Perkins held up the championship plate, but the team was denied the honor of cutting down the nets because a second division game followed. Such is life in the women's professional ranks in Israel. Nets or no nets, Perkins - who led all scorers with 17 points - was beaming after the game. 'We worked seven months for this, and it showed on the court. We went through so much this year, but we stuck together,' she told Israel's Sports Channel 5. Asked if she had expected to win the championship on Ramle's court, she replied she brought her party dress and shoes to the game. 'Watch me leave the locker room,' she said. 'I'm going to party!' Import players dominate All-League Awards 2008-09 - Apr 21, 2009
Player of the Year: Jia Perkins (173-G-82) of Electra Ramat Guard of the Year: Jia Perkins of Electra Ramat Forward of the Year: Olena Ogorodnikova (186-F-81) of Elizur Ramla Center of the Year: LaToya Pringle (191-F/C-86) of Maccabi Ramat Hen Bosman Player of the Year: Olena Ogorodnikova of Elizur Ramla Import Player of the Year: Jia Perkins of Electra Ramat Domestic Player of the Year: Laine Selwyn (170-G-81) of Electra Ramat Defensive Player of the Year: LaToya Pringle of Maccabi Ramat Hen Coach of the Year: Orna Ostfeld of Electra Ramat 1st Team Jia Perkins of Electra Ramat Ebony Hoffman (188-C/F-82) of Electra Ramat LaToya Pringle of Maccabi Ramat Hen Olena Ogorodnikova of Elizur Ramla Charde Houston (185-F-86) of Bnot Raanana 2nd Team *(this season 6 players) Tatyana Troina (188-F/C-81) of Electra Ramat Laine Selwyn of Electra Ramat Temeka Johnson (160-G-82) of Bnot Raanana Ayana Walker (191-F/C-79) of Elitzur Holon / Maccabi Ramat Hen Tamara Ransburg (194-C-82) of Elizur Natanya Brooke Reves (185-F-77) of Maccabi Tel Kabir / Elitzur Holon Honorable Mention Steffani Hawell (-C) of Maccabi Tel Kabir Mirav Dori (178-F-86) of Electra Ramat Ivory Latta (168-G-84) of Maccabi Ramat Hen Tamara James (178-G/F-84) of Maccabi Ramat Hen Sheri Lynette Sam (183-F/G-74) of Elizur Ramla Tamara Moore (180-G-80) of Maccabi Ashdod / Elizur Ramla Sherill Baker (174-G-82) of Maccabi Ashdod Edwina Brown (175-G-78) of Elitzur Holon Natasha Brackett (175-G-83) of Elizur Natanya Diamond Rogers (180-F-86) of Hapoel Tel-Aviv All-Domestic Players Team Laine Selwyn of Electra Ramat Michal Epstain (180-G-81) of Maccabi Ramat Hen Ekaterina Abramzon (186-F/C-87) of Bnot Raanana Liad Suez Karni (190-F/C-81) of Electra Ramat Mirav Dori of Electra Ramat All-Imports Team Jia Perkins of Electra Ramat Ebony Hoffman of Electra Ramat LaToya Pringle of Maccabi Ramat Hen Charde Houston of Bnot Raanana Temeka Johnson (160-G-82) of Bnot Raanana All-Bosmans Team Tatyana Troina of Electra Ramat Olena Ogorodnikova of Elizur Ramla Ina Gourevitch (180-G-68) of Elizur Ramla Ylena Izenshtat (172-G-70) of Bnot Raanana Yana Shapiro (194-C-80) of Elizur Natanya All-Defensive Team LaToya Pringle of Maccabi Ramat Hen Ayana Walker of Elitzur Holon / Maccabi Ramat Hen Tamara Ransburg of Elizur Natanya Brooke Reves of Maccabi Tel Kabir / Elitzur Holon Edwina Brown of Elitzur Holon Maccabi Ramat Hen wins the Cup! - Dec 26, 2008 Maccabi Ramat Hen - Electra Ramat Hasharon 72:71 The Final of the Israeli Cup saw two teams that are on the top of their skills Maccabi Ramat Hen and Electra Ramat Hasharon. The final game had it all, with the classic dramatic finish on top. Maccabi Ramat Hen grabbed a 72:71 over Electra Ramat Hasharon and lifted the Cup up. Ivory Latta (168-G-84, agency: 540 Sports, college: N.Carolina) led the winners with 25 points. Tamara James (178-G/F-84, agency: Ronsport, college: Miami, FL) had 18, Michal Epstein 11, while LaToya Pringle (191-F/C-86, college: N.Carolina) collected 9 points, 13 rebounds and 6 blocks. Jia Perkins (173-G-82, agency: Merit Sports, college: Texas Tech) ended up with 19 points, whilst Naomi Kolodny scored 11 in defeat. Ramat Hasharon led for the most of the first half and took a 41:35 lead to the locker room. Ramat Hen trailed 15 points later in the game but cut it to eight. Ramat Hasharon was able to make it 59:46 finishing the third period. Dori and Suez Karni made it 65:53 but then their team missed a 6-19 run. LaToya Pringle put up a big fight on defense to make it 67:65. Ivory Latta turned it two points, 69:66, one minute to play. It was her again for 70:68 and then to keep the score for the win. Ramat Hen: Ivory Latta 25, Tamara James 18, Michal Epstein 11, LaToya Pringle 9 + 13 rebs+ 6 blocks Ramat Hasharon: Jia Perkins 19, Nomi Kolodny 11, Merav Dori, Liad Suez Karni and Abiola Wabara (183-F-81, college: Baylor) 9 each |
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