With only three games to play in this round, Waterhouse, Meadows Allstars, Seaview and Aqua Youths made winning starts to the second round of the Home Styles Division One Basketball League following Monday's matches at the National Stadium Courts.

In Zone Three, Waterhouse turned back Rae Town Raptors, 75-48, thanks to a game-high 25 points and 15 rebounds from Raymond Layne.

In the other group game, Michael Blake led with 19 points as Meadows Allstars defeated Swift Sons 'A', 49-37.
Over in Zone Four, Seaview cooled Fire Services, 76-50, thanks to a game-high 25 points and 13 rebounds from Brian Dallas.

Aqua Youth were also victorious in their match, with Derron Jackson posting an impressive 24 points and three rebounds in leading them to a 57-46 victory over the JDF, whose Raymond Francis had I0 points.

Waterhouse and Meadows share the lead in Zone Three with maximum two points from their first game, while Swift 'A' and Rae Town are stuck at the bottom with a point.
In Zone Four, Seaview and Aqua Youths hold a similar position over Fire Service and the JDF, after scoring respective wins on Monday.

The second round of the competition tipped off last Wednesday with two games. Mid-season champions Hagley Park Thorns beat Swift 'B', 76-51, to take sole leadership of Zone Two.

Beaten mid-season finalists, Selassie Gardens, stopped Police, 73-46, to take the early advantage in Zone One.
Following the playing of the mid-season final, the 16 participating teams were divided into four groups of four.

The teams will play each other once, with the top two finishers in each group advancing to the quarter-finals.
The league will continue on Friday.

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