LA Elite Keep Playoff Hopes Alive with Victory Over Atlanta Attack
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Coach Manny Robles' LA Elite kept their playoff dreams alive with a crucial 231-223 victory over the Atlanta Attack in the opening bout of Friday night's doubleheader at the Arizona Athletic Center in Mesa, Arizona. The win improved LA Elite to 3-4 on the season, maintaining their postseason aspirations.
Round of the Night
Round 20 was selected as "Round of the Night" as Erika Sanchez engaged in a hotly contested battle with Ariele Davis, ultimately securing the decision in a thrilling back-and-forth encounter.
Stars of the Night
1st Star: Daniel Morales (LA Elite) dominated with a pair of victories over Doctress Robinson in both the Launch and Money Rounds 2nd Star: Diego "the Ghost" Dominguez (LA Elite), a TBL Rookie of the Year candidate, delivered a spectacular knockdown of Trakwon Pettis in the Middle Rounds 3rd Star: Samuel Clarkson (Atlanta) impressed with a knockdown of Levi De Costa in the Middle Rounds and a decision victory over Da Costa in the Money Rounds
Match Breakdown
The contest remained extremely competitive throughout, with LA Elite holding a narrow 78-74 advantage after the Launch Rounds. The Elite extended their lead to 153-149 following the Middle Rounds, setting up a tense final phase. Both teams traded victories in the Money Rounds, but LA Elite held on for the 231-223 victory to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Match Breakdown
The contest remained extremely competitive throughout, with LA Elite holding a narrow 78-74 advantage after the Launch Rounds. The Elite extended their lead to 153-149 following the Middle Rounds, setting up a tense final phase. Both teams traded victories in the Money Rounds, but LA Elite held on for the 231-223 victory to keep their playoff hopes alive.
LA Elite vs. Atlanta Attack Results
Launch Rounds
| Matchup | Result | Cumulative Score |
|---|---|---|
| Merari Hernandez vs. Alissa Boltz | 10-9 | LA Elite 10-9 |
| Kenario Davidson vs. Desmon White | 9-10 | Tied 19-19 |
| Lizette Lopez vs. Deirdre Rhodes | 10-9 | LA Elite 29-28 |
| Daniel Morales vs. Doctress Robinson | 10-9 | LA Elite 39-37 |
| Osvaldo Lopez vs. Javonn Davis | 9-10 | LA Elite 48-47 |
| Jason Moreno vs. Amin Mitchell | 10-9 | LA Elite 58-56 |
| Angel Lozano vs. Money Powell | 10-9 | LA Elite 68-65 |
| Scott Alexander vs. Brandon Glanton | 10-9 | LA Elite 78-74 |
Middle Rounds
| Matchup | Result | Cumulative Score |
|---|---|---|
| Merari Hernandez vs. Alissa Boltz | 10-9 | LA Elite 88-83 |
| Diego Dominguez vs. Trakwon Pettis | 10-8 | LA Elite 98-91 |
| Erika Sanchez vs. Ariele Davis | 9-10 | LA Elite 107-101 |
| Damian Carrillo vs. Ryan Martin | 10-9 | LA Elite 117-110 |
| Gerardo Vergara vs. DeShawn Prather | 9-10 | LA Elite 126-120 |
| Raul Salomon vs. Money Powell | 9-10 | LA Elite 135-130 |
| Juan Higuera vs. Jonathan Rice | 10-9 | LA Elite 145-139 |
| Levi Da Costa vs. Samuel Clarkson | 8-10 | LA Elite 153-149 |
Money Rounds
| Matchup | Result | Cumulative Score |
|---|---|---|
| Lizette Lopez vs. Deirdre Rhodes | 10-9 | LA Elite 163-158 |
| Jason Moreno vs. Amin Mitchell | 10-9 | LA Elite 173-167 |
| Gerardo Vergara vs. Deshawn Prather | 10-9 | LA Elite 183-176 |
| Erika Sanchez vs. Ariele Davis | 10-9 | LA Elite 193-185 |
| Daniel Morales vs. Doctress Robinson | 10-9 | LA Elite 203-194 |
| Damian Carrillo vs. Javonn Davis | 9-10 | LA Elite 212-204 |
| Juan Higuera vs. Jonathan Rice | 10-9 | LA Elite 222-213 |
| Levi Da Costa vs. Samuel Clarkson | 9-10 | LA Elite 231-223 |