CIBACOPA Round 6 (Regular Season): Hermosillo defeat Obregon in the game between Top 4 teams

There were just 6 rounds played in Regular Season of CIBACOPA and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

An interesting game for Rayos de Hermosillo (7-1) which hosted in Hermosillo one of their biggest challengers Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (5-5). Third ranked Rayos de Hermosillo had an easy win 90-67. Hermosillo outrebounded Obregon 44-31 including a 38-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Hermosillo looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a good game for American power forward Sterling Manley (213-1998, college: UNC) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 18 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). The other American import guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) contributed with 23 points for the winners. Venezuelan center Windi Graterol (204-1986, agency: Pro Sports) replied with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds for Obregon. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Hermosillo maintains third position with 7-1 record behind leader Astros. Obregon at the other side keeps the fourth place with five games lost. Hermosillo are looking forward to face Culiacan (#9) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Obregon will have a break next round.
CIBACOPA top team - Astros (8-2) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed seventh ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (2-6) in Guadalajara 114-87. British center Kavell Bigby-Williams (211-1995, college: LSU) had a double-double by scoring 27 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Mikh McKinney chipped in 15 points and 8 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Tra-Deon Hollins (188-1995, college: Omaha) with 18 points and 8 assists. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Astros maintains first position with 8-2 record, which they share with Tijuana. Guaymas at the other side dropped to the eighth place with six games lost. Astros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Guaymas will play at home against Frayles (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Mazatlan was also quite interesting. Second ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (8-2) played at the court of 5th ranked Venados (4-4). Tijuana Zonkeys did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 87-70 on Saturday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Venados. Arinze Chidom notched 23 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort. Tijuana Zonkeys' coach Enrique Zuniga used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 23 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists by Decensae White did not help to save the game for Mazatlan. Tijuana keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Astros. Loser Venados keeps the fifth place with four games lost. They share the position with Angeles. Tijuana will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Mazatlan will play against Angeles (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 6: Angeles beat Culiacan on the road 77-69. Frayles lost to Los Mochis on its own court 82-99. Frayles unfortunately lost to Los Mochis in a road game 83-92.
The most impressive performance of 6th round was 24 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists by David Sloan of Frayles.



Mazatlan - Tijuana 70-87

The game in Mazatlan was also quite interesting. Second ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (8-2) played at the court of 5th ranked Venados (4-4). Tijuana Zonkeys did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 87-70 on Saturday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Venados. Tijuana dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Venados's 38. Tijuana outrebounded Mazatlan 44-33 including 35 on the defensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Tijuana made 7 blocks. American forward Arinze Chidom (206-1997, college: UC Riverside) notched 23 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and Brazilian center Joao Franca (215-1998) supported him with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Tijuana Zonkeys' coach Enrique Zuniga used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 23 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists by American guard Decensae White (198-1988, college: SF State) did not help to save the game for Mazatlan. His fellow American import swingman Wayne Runnels (198-1989, college: Creighton) added 12 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Tijuana keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Astros. Loser Venados keeps the fifth place with four games lost. They share the position with Angeles. Tijuana will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Mazatlan will play against Angeles (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: A.Chidom 23+9reb+1ast, J.Franca 16+11reb+1ast, C.Mitchell 15+1reb+3ast, T.Criswell 11+5reb+2ast, J.Reynoso 8+1reb, W.Alex Kaye 5+4reb+5ast
Mazatlan: D.White 23+10reb+5ast, W.Runnels 12+8reb+2ast, A.Stafford 12+4reb+1ast, D.Herring Jr. 10+3reb+1ast, N.Paletta 8+2reb+5ast, J.Casillas 2+1reb

Astros - Guaymas 114-87

CIBACOPA top team - Astros (8-2) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed seventh ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (2-6) in Guadalajara 114-87. Astros made 18-of-23 charity shots (78.3 percent) during the game. Astros outrebounded Guaymas 42-31 including 32 on the defensive glass. Astros players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. British center Kavell Bigby-Williams (211-1995, college: LSU) had a double-double by scoring 27 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American-Filipino guard Mikh McKinney (184-1992, college: Sacramento St.) chipped in 15 points and 8 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. Five Astros players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American guard Tra-Deon Hollins (188-1995, college: Omaha) with 18 points and 8 assists and Canadian guard Jahvon Henry-Blair (193-1998, college: Georgetown) scored 20 points and 7 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Astros maintains first position with 8-2 record, which they share with Tijuana. Guaymas at the other side dropped to the eighth place with six games lost. Astros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Guaymas will play at home against Frayles (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Astros: K.Bigby-Williams 27+11reb+1ast, M.McKinney 15+2reb+8ast, J.Anderson 14+6reb+5ast, D.Conger 14+3reb+4ast, M.Bryson 13+3reb+2ast, S.Thompson 9+5reb
Guaymas: J.Henry-Blair 20+7reb+2ast, T.Hollins 18+3reb+8ast, B.Rivera 13+2reb, K.Spicer 8+1reb+1ast, E.Winchester 8+6reb, C.Russo 7+4reb+1ast

Culiacan - Angeles 69-77

No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Angeles (4-4) beat on the road 9th ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (1-7) 77-69 on Saturday. Angeles forced 19 Culiacan turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Angeles made 7 blocks. American forward Johnny Hughes III (201-1997, college: UIW) notched a double-double by scoring 13 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and American-Ghanian forward Nana Opoku (206-1999, college: Mt.St.Mary's) supported him with 14 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks. Four Angeles players scored in double figures. Even 26 points by American guard Mascio McCadney (190-1998, college: MSU-Northern) did not help to save the game for Culiacan. Colombian forward Michael Jackson (192-1987) added 14 points and 7 rebounds. Angeles have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Mazatlan. Culiacan lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with seven games lost. They share it with Frayles. Angeles will meet Mazatlan (#6) on the road in the next round. Culiacan will play against Hermosillo and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Angeles: W.Yoakum 20+2reb, D.Bracey 14+3reb+6ast, N.Opoku 14+11reb+1ast, J.Hughes III 13+11reb+5ast, V.Blue 7+4reb, D.Morgan 4+5reb+2ast
Culiacan: M.McCadney 26+3reb+1ast, M.Jackson 14+7reb+3ast, R.Roque 9+2reb+3ast, M.Tarrance 6+3reb+3ast, C.Newsome 6+12reb+4ast, M.Jose Miguel 6+5reb

Hermosillo - Obregon 90-67

An interesting game for Rayos de Hermosillo (7-1) which hosted in Hermosillo one of their biggest challengers Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (5-5). Third ranked Rayos de Hermosillo had an easy win 90-67. Hermosillo outrebounded Obregon 44-31 including a 38-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Hermosillo looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a good game for American power forward Sterling Manley (213-1998, college: UNC) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 18 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). The other American import guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) contributed with 23 points for the winners. Four Rayos de Hermosillo players scored in double figures. Venezuelan center Windi Graterol (204-1986, agency: Pro Sports) replied with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds and American forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) added 14 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Obregon. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Hermosillo maintains third position with 7-1 record behind leader Astros. Obregon at the other side keeps the fourth place with five games lost. Hermosillo are looking forward to face Culiacan (#9) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Obregon will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: J.Ivey 23+4reb+3ast, D.Willis 16+3reb+4ast, S.Manley 16+18reb+3ast, J.Camacho 13+6reb+6ast, T.Drisdom 9+3reb+4ast, D.Culver 5+4reb+1ast
Obregon: W.Graterol 19+11reb+1ast, T.Farmer 14+5reb+1ast, C.Thomas 13+2reb+1ast, A.Parker 8+2reb+5ast, T.Efianayi 7+3reb+1ast, T.Nuno 2+3reb+1ast

Frayles - Los Mochis 82-99

Rather expected game when 9th ranked Frayles de Guasave (1-7) lost at home to seventh ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (4-6) 99-82 on Saturday. Los Mochis made 27-of-29 free shots (93.1 percent) during the game. American players dominated the game. Power forward Raphiael Putney (207-1990, college: UMass) notched a double-double by scoring 24 points and 17 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Nigel Hawkins (193, college: SF Austin) supported him with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Even 24 points and 9 rebounds by power forward Torren Jones (206-1994, college: William Penn) did not help to save the game for Frayles. Point guard David Sloan (183-1999, college: ETSU) added 16 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. Five Los Mochis and four Frayles players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Los Mochis maintains seventh position with 4-6 record. Frayles lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with seven games lost. They share the position with Culiacan. Los Mochis will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Frayles will play against Guaymas (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Los Mochis: R.Putney 24+17reb+1ast, Q.Davis 16+4reb+3ast, N.Hawkins 16+6reb+6ast, N.Webster-Chan 14+10reb+2ast, A.Johnson 12+8reb+2ast, J.Allen 9+2reb+1ast
Frayles: T.Jones 24+9reb, D.Sloan 16+7reb+7ast, J.Miller 15+11reb+2ast, B.Jackson 12+5reb+2ast, D.Powers 8+1reb+1ast, M.Henry 7+10reb+2ast

Los Mochis - Frayles 92-83

Rather predictable result when seventh ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (4-6) won against at home bottom-ranked Frayles de Guasave (1-7) 92-83 on Sunday. Los Mochis outrebounded Frayles 44-30 including 31 on the defensive glass. Los Mochis looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American players dominated the game. Power forward Raphiael Putney (207-1990, college: UMass) notched 19 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and Anthony Johnson (203-1988, college: Fairfield) supported him with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Pioneros Los Mochis' coach Derrick Alston allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 24 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists by point guard David Sloan (183-1999, college: ETSU) did not help to save the game for Frayles. Forward JD Miller (203-1996, college: TCU) added 16 points and 7 rebounds. Five Los Mochis and four Frayles players scored in double figures. Los Mochis maintains seventh position with 4-6 record. Frayles lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with seven games lost. They share the position with Culiacan. Los Mochis will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Frayles will play against Guaymas (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Los Mochis: R.Putney 19+9reb+2ast, N.Webster-Chan 18+5reb+3ast, N.Hawkins 17+4reb+5ast, A.Johnson 17+8reb+4ast, Q.Davis 13+7reb+3ast, I.Copeland 6+7reb+1ast
Frayles: D.Sloan 24+5reb+7ast, J.Miller 16+7reb+2ast, M.Henry 14+3reb+7ast, T.Jones 12+5reb, D.Powers 9+3reb+2ast, T.Daniel 4+5reb