the team was relocated again to Villalba, under the name of Avancinos de Villalba. The team remained in Villalba for three years. 1999-2008: Return to Coamo and resurgence In 1999, the team returned to Coamo under the ownership of Fernando Ortíz. The team included young players like Carlos Escalera, Miguel Ali Berdiel, Christian Dalmau, and NCAA prospect Filiberto Rivera. In 2004, the Maratonistas had their best season to date. Two of their players, Gabriel Mouneke and Carlos Escalera, were selected Most Valuable Player and Most Improved Player respectively. Coamo reached the BSN Finals against the Leones de Ponce, but lost on a seventh game to Ponce. In 2008, the team was forced to recess due to financial problems. 2011-2015 In 2011, the team returned to the league led by 2007 Rookie of the Year Johwen Villegas. In 2013, it was announced the team would return to league competition in 2014 after a two-year absence. In 2015, the team was sold an relocated as the Santeros de Aguada. Notable players Justin Keenan Kevin Sheppard Marcus Landry Edwin Ubiles Rolando Frazer Carlos Escalera Filiberto Rivera References BSN teams Coamo, Puerto Rico Basketball teams established in 1940 Basketball teams disestablished in 2015 1940 establishments in Puerto Rico 2015 disestablishments in Puerto Rico