Santos Ballard has announced his retirement from the Tigers after season 19. Ballard played 19 seasons after being drafted by the Spikers in the 1st season.
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Ballard announces retirement
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Ballard agrees to deal with Tigers
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Gryphons stun the Spirit 95-87
The Gryphons needed a 42-26 point 4th period to beat the Spirit by 8 to even up the teams records at 19-18 a piece. Both teams are trying to outdo eachother for the 4th playoff spot. Santos Ballard just missed a triple double with 17 points, 10 boards and 9 assists.
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Gryphons shine in a near must win game over Paladins
Santos Ballard was brilliant with 25 points, 9 assists and just one turnover in the Gryphons 115-108 win over the Paladins.
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Gryphons capitalize with big win over Pitbulls
It came down to the wire, but the Gryphons bested the Pitbulls 122-118. Santos Ballard dished 14 assists with just two turnovers with his 16 points.
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Gryphons finally get over on Pitbulls
Santos Ballard led the Gryphons with his 22 points and 10 assists over the Pitbulls for the first time this season 105-98. They have tied the last season Dragons for the best start in league history.
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Ballard dishes 10 assists in win
The Gryphons got by the depleted Clash 109-99 with Santos Ballard scoring 10 points with 10 assists and no turnovers in the win.
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Ballard still ballin'
The leagues iron man Santos Ballard has found a new home away from the Spikers for the first time and starting for the first time in two seasons. He is averaging 19.3ppg, 7.3rpg and 8.0apg during the Gryphons opening 3-1 record.
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Santos Ballard hits 500 games played
It was an uneventful 500th game played by Santos Ballard playing just over 10 minutes in which he scored 4 points and 2 assists. This is his first stint during the past 12 seasons of coming off the bench in games. He has played his entire career with the Spikers leading the team in career points and assists while being just 16 rebounds shy of that lead. He also ranks second in the league with a career 2686 assists.
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Spikers end 3 game skid with win
Santos Ballard scored 29 points with 10 rebounds and 6 assists as the Spikers scored in the last seconds to drop the Pitbulls 102-100. They end their 3 game losing streak.
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Ballard marks return with win to end Spikers slump
The Spikers 8 game losing streak finally comes to a close with Santos Ballards return from injury. He scored 20 points with 10 rebounds and 6 assists in the effort beating the Ice 98-72. He is currently the league leader in assists.
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Spikers win 6 straight
Santos Ballard played hero leading the Spikers to a come from behind win over the Spirit 116-106. He scored 28 points with 10 rebounds in the victory.
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Ballard turns in best game of career in win
A career high 40 points as well as 17 rebounds were put in by Santos Ballard in a win over the Gryphons. A life-long Spiker he is having his finest season averaging over 20ppg and over 7 rebounds.
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Ballard plays crucial role in Spikers success
The Spikers have now won a new franchise record, 6 gameas in a row. They have now won a franchise best 22 games, with 10 to still play. Santos Ballard is having his best season as posted a career high 13 assists, just one of the team record.