Hapoel Galil Elyon Aims to Strengthen After Second Straight Win
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Galil Elyon defeated Maccabi Ashdod 77-66 for their second straight win, improving to a 2-1 record in the Winner League. The team is looking to sign an additional foreign frontcourt player to further strengthen their roster. Coach Idan Avshalom praised the team's strong runs and bench contributions but stressed the need for more consistency.
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- Hapoel Galil Elyon beat Maccabi Ashdod 77-66 for their second consecutive win.
- The team improved its record to 2-1 in the Winner League.
- Galil Elyon is looking to sign an additional foreign frontcourt player.
- Coach Idan Avshalom highlighted the team's impressive scoring runs and bench impact.
- Nate Kings led Galil Elyon with 22 points against Ashdod.
Hapoel Galil Elyon secured their second consecutive victory in the Winner League, defeating Maccabi Ashdod 77-66 on Monday. The team, which narrowly avoided relegation last season, appears poised for a significantly improved 2026/27 campaign based on their performance in the first three rounds. Despite trailing by double digits in the second quarter, Galil Elyon mounted an impressive 29-4 run bridging halftime to take control of the game and fend off Ashdod's comeback attempts.
Under coach Idan Avshalom, the team improved its record to 2-1 and will host Ironi Ness Ziona next week. Key contributors in the win included Nate Kings with 22 points, Elston Mason with 17, Itay Moshekovitz with 13, Maurice Kemp with 11, and Max Brooks with 8.
Avshalom acknowledged the team's youth and the need for greater consistency, praising the significant scoring runs and the team's daily discipline. He emphasized the importance of the bench players, stating, "Our bench is the headline for me, they make the difference." The coach also expressed a desire for the team to play as cohesively in games as they do in practice and to integrate more players into the rotation.
Despite the positive momentum, the club is not resting on its laurels and is actively seeking to strengthen its roster. The primary goal is to sign an additional foreign frontcourt player in the near future.
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