Will Power Rangers Edges GOYA in Intense Best of 16 Playoff Opener
In a tightly contested playoff game in the 2026 Summer League, the Will Power Rangers secured a hard-fought 67-63 victory over GOYA, taking an early 1-0 lead in their Best of 16 series. Both teams displayed tenacity and skill throughout the four quarters, but crucial plays down the stretch swung the game in favor of the Rangers.
The early stages saw GOYA jump out to a strong start, outscoring their opponents 24-18 in the first period, largely fueled by sharp shooting and aggressive defense. However, the Will Power Rangers fought back in the second quarter, edging ahead slightly with an 18-16 advantage, setting up a balanced and suspenseful second half.
The third quarter remained close, with the Rangers maintaining a slight edge 15-14. The game’s momentum truly shifted in the fourth quarter as the Rangers outperformed GOYA 16-9, showcasing greater composure in the final moments.
The highlight of the match was undoubtedly the stellar performance of Kent Thomas from the Will Power Rangers. Playing the entire 40 minutes, Thomas was a dominant force on offense, making 10 of 18 field goal attempts (including 4 three-pointers) and scoring a game-high 28 points. His accuracy beyond the arc at 44.4% and ten rebounds demonstrated his all-around impact. Thomas also contributed two assists and showed resilience despite drawing two fouls.
Supporting Kent Thomas, Sherrard Adams added 16 points, collecting an impressive 13 rebounds to help control the boards and keep the Rangers competitive in tight situations. Meanwhile, Will Hollaman chipped in 9 points and distributed 3 assists, contributing crucial free throws down the stretch.
On the GOYA side, the offensive load was shouldered chiefly by Angel "Pachi" González, who scored 18 points, including a perfect free throw and a three-pointer, while grabbing 4 rebounds. Ryan Zapata delivered 17 points with solid shooting from both inside and beyond the arc, also collecting 2 rebounds. Additionally, John Troconis provided 13 points and 10 rebounds, trying to keep GOYA in contention.
Despite their solid efforts, GOYA could not overcome a persistent deficit in the final period. The Rangers’ defensive adjustments and clutch scoring in the final minutes secured the narrow win to claim the first game of the series.
With this victory, the Will Power Rangers take the early advantage in the Best of 16 round. The series stands 1-0 in favor of the Rangers, indicating a competitive path forward as the teams battle for advancement.
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