Rafael Barias eliminates San Carlos in a key day of the 2026 TBS Distrito
The Rafael Barias club consolidated its dominance in the 50th Superior Basketball Tournament of the National District (TBS Distrito 2026) after prevailing 81-72 over San Carlos. This result not only strengthens the position of the Barianos in the standings, but also decrees the mathematical elimination of the San Carlos team, which closes its participation with a 1-8 record.
The Rafael Barias offense was led by reinforcement JD Miller, who signed an outstanding performance with 19 points and nine rebounds. Joining his efforts was the contribution of Eusebio Suero, author of 17 units, and Marquis Wright, who contributed 13 points to secure the third consecutive victory for their team.
The victory puts Rafael Barias at a 7-2 record, securing their ticket to the Elimination Phase and keeping them in the hunt for first place in Group B, currently held by Los Prados.
For San Carlos, the debut of Puerto Rican Reggie Quezada was the bright spot, recording 20 points. Despite the efforts of Eddy Polanco (15 points), Kevin Mateo (12 points), and a double-double from Miguel Simón (11 points and 13 rebounds), the team could not avoid the defeat.
Competition overview
The tournament, which celebrates its golden anniversary, maintains an intense struggle in both groups:
- Group B: Los Prados lead with 17 points, followed by Rafael Barias with 16. Huellas del Siglo has also secured their advancement to the next stage.
- Group A: San Lázaro and Mauricio Báez share the top spot with 13 points and have already guaranteed their qualification.
Upcoming commitments
The action at the Arena BanReservas Profesor Virgilio Travieso Soto continues this Friday with a crucial doubleheader for Group A. In the first game (7:00 p.m.), El Millón will face Bameso in a direct duel for qualification. Afterward (9:00 p.m.), the leaders San Lázaro and Mauricio Báez will headline the marquee matchup of the day.
Recognition of the legends
In the prelude to the match, the National District Basketball Association (Abadina) paid tribute to the immortal of Dominican sports, José “Grillo” Vargas, who was in charge of the ceremonial tip-off. During the ceremony, legendary figures such as Joel Ramírez, Matilde Guerrero, and Fernando Teruel were honored with permanent passes to enjoy the rest of the season, in recognition of their legacy in national basketball.
