Belize Professional Basketball League: Cayo Western Ballaz beat Belmopan Capital City Kings 77-57 in season opener

Published by [email protected] at May 19, 2025

Posted: Monday, May 19, 2025. 5:45 pm CST.

Western Ballaz celebrate victory. Photo Credit: Numba9ne Productions

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The Cayo Western Ballaz tipped off their Belize Professional Basketball League (BPBL) campaign in commanding fashion, securing a 77-57 victory over Belmopan Capital City Kings in the first game held in Cayo this season.

Dominant Performance

The Western Ballaz exhibited their offensive firepower and defensive discipline from the start, controlling the pace of the game and keeping the Capital City Kings at bay. Leading the charge was Dennis Flowers III, who scored an impressive 27 points, proving instrumental in his team’s victory.

Flowers received strong support from Aaron Allison, who added 13 points, and Jahiem Ciego, who contributed 9 points while providing key defensive plays. Their combined efforts ensured the Western Ballers maintained their lead throughout the game.

On the opposing side, Jevaughn McKenzie emerged as the standout performer for the Capital City Kings, scoring 16 points while battling against Cayo’s relentless defense. Brandon Flowers and James Moore chipped in 11 and 8 points, respectively, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap as Cayo steadily pulled away.

Defensive Stand

While Cayo Western Ballaz showcased their offensive prowess, their stifling defense played a crucial role in securing the victory. The team forced Belmopan Capital City Kings into tough shots, holding them to just 34.4% shooting from the field and limiting their three-point success to 33.3%.

Meanwhile, Cayo’s balanced attack resulted in a 50% shooting percentage, with eight three-pointers adding extra pressure on Belmopan.

Belmopan showed dominance in rebounding, out-rebounding Cayo 41-35, and also forced the Western Ballaz to commit eight turnovers.

Key Statistics

Final Score: Cayo Western Ballaz 77, Belmopan Capital City Kings 57
Venue: Cayo
Top Scorers:
- Cayo Western Ballaz: Dennis Flowers III (27 pts), Aaron Allison (13 pts), Jahiem Ciego (9 pts), Kyron Molina (8 pts)
- Belmopan Capital City Kings: Jevaughn McKenzie (16 pts), Brandon Flowers (11 pts), James Moore (8 pts), Elvert Ariola (7 pts)
Top Rebounders:
- Cayo Western Ballaz : Anthony Howell (7 reb), Dennis Flowers III (7 reb), Arik Nicholas (6 reb)
- Belmopan Capital City Kings: Jayden Lopez (7 reb), Jevaughn McKenzie (7 reb), Brandon Flowers (7 reb)
Field Goal Percentage:
- Cayo Western Ballaz : 50.0% (32/64)
- Belmopan Capital City Kings: 34.4% (21/61)
Three-Point Shooting:

Cayo Western Ballaz : 40.0% (8/20)
Belmopan Capital City Kings: 33.3% (5/15)

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