Sacatepequez Maxi produced a high-powered offensive performance to defeat Quiche Maxi 89-67 in Guatemala Maxi play on October 23, 2026. After a competitive opening quarter, Sacatepequez Maxi took control with a decisive second-quarter run and never looked back, combining transition scoring with efficient half-court execution to pull away for a comfortable win.

An explosive second quarter breaks the game open

The first quarter was played at a brisk pace, with Sacatepequez Maxi taking a 24-16 lead behind early three-point shooting and aggressive drives to the basket. Quiche Maxi stayed within reach by attacking the offensive glass, but the second quarter changed the complexion of the game. Sacatepequez Maxi went on a 15-2 run midway through the period, turning a single-digit advantage into a 47-33 halftime lead.

Key moments and turning points

• A 15-2 surge in the second quarter gave Sacatepequez Maxi a commanding cushion before halftime.
• Sacatepequez Maxi opened the third quarter with back-to-back three-pointers, pushing the lead to 20 points.
• Quiche Maxi briefly cut the deficit to 15 in the third, but Sacatepequez answered with a 9-0 run to restore control.
• The fourth quarter was played at a slower pace, with Sacatepequez Maxi protecting the lead and closing out the game at the free-throw line.

Tactical story: pace, spacing and perimeter shooting

Sacatepequez Maxi won this game by dictating pace. They pushed the ball after every defensive rebound, forcing Quiche Maxi to defend in scramble situations. When the game slowed down, Sacatepequez Maxi used good spacing to create open looks from beyond the arc and attacked closeouts with hard drives to the rim.

Quiche Maxi had success on the offensive boards and scored well in the paint, but the team struggled to contain Sacatepequez Maxi in transition. Too many missed shots turned into quick points the other way, and the defensive rotations were often a step late. Sacatepequez Maxi’s ball movement was sharper, and their ability to punish help defense with kick-out passes made the offense difficult to slow down.

Standout performers

José Ramírez led Sacatepequez Maxi with 24 points, including several timely three-pointers that kept the momentum on his team’s side. Luis García added 18 points and controlled the tempo from the backcourt, while Carlos Ixcoy contributed 15 points and strong work on the defensive glass. The balanced scoring made Sacatepequez Maxi difficult to guard, especially once the lead reached double digits.

For Quiche Maxi, Miguel Tzun finished with 20 points and was the team’s most consistent offensive threat. He attacked the basket well and drew fouls, but the supporting cast struggled to match Sacatepequez Maxi’s scoring pace. Quiche Maxi’s effort on the boards was commendable, but the defensive breakdowns in transition proved costly.

What the result means

The win gives Sacatepequez Maxi an important confidence boost in Guatemala Maxi and highlights the team’s offensive ceiling when it plays with pace and space. The 89-point output was built on balanced scoring and efficient shot selection, two areas that will be key in tighter games later in the season. Quiche Maxi will need to tighten its transition defense and reduce live-ball turnovers after a game that got away in the second quarter.