Hapoel Galil Elyon Aims to Strengthen After Second Straight Win
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Hapoel Galil Elyon defeated Maccabi Ashdod 77-66 for their second straight win, improving to a 2-1 record. The team overcame a double-digit deficit with a significant run and aims to continue their momentum. Coach Idan Avshalom highlighted the team's youth and the bench's impact, while the club is looking to sign another foreign player.
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- Hapoel Galil Elyon beat Maccabi Ashdod 77-66 for their second consecutive win.
- The team overcame a double-digit deficit with a 29-4 run to secure the victory.
- Galil Elyon improved their season record to 2-1 after three rounds.
- Coach Idan Avshalom praised the team's runs and the impact of the bench players.
- The club is seeking to sign an additional foreign player to strengthen the roster.
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 spanning halftime to take control of the game and fend off Ashdod's comeback attempts.
Coach Idan Avshalom's squad now holds a 2-1 record and will host Ironi Ness Ziona next week in their fourth-round matchup, aiming to maintain their positive momentum. Key contributors in the win included Nate Kings with 22 points, Elston Mason with 17, Itai Moskowitz 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 systematic approach. He emphasized the importance of his "bench" players, stating they make the difference and that he wants the team to play as they train. The coach also expressed a desire to integrate more players into the rotation.
Looking ahead, the northern club is not resting on its laurels and is actively seeking to strengthen its roster by signing an additional foreign "big man" in the near future.
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