CIBACOPA Round 10 (Regular Season): #1 Hermosillo is defeated by Angeles

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The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (10-3) at the home court on Tuesday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Angeles (8-5) 84-80. Angeles dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Rayos de Hermosillo's 30. 26 personal fouls committed by Hermosillo helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Americans were the main players on the court. Swingman Will Yoakum (196-1998, college: Nova SE) scored 14 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Jacobi Boykins (196-1995, college: La Tech) chipped in 9 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side guard Terrence Drisdom (196-1992, college: CPP) responded with 21 points and 5 rebounds. Newly promoted Angeles maintains fourth position with 8-5 record. Hermosillo at the other side still keeps top place with three games lost. They share the position with Tijuana and Astros. Angeles will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hermosillo will play again at home against Angeles and is hoping to win this game.
Sixth-ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (6-7) gave a tough game to third ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (10-3). Tijuana Zonkeys managed to secure only two-point victory 96-94. However their fans expected easier game. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Ostioneros de Guaymas. American swingman Cameron Mitchell (195-1992, college: IU Southeast) notched 29 points to lead the effort and Joshua Webster supported him with 9 points, 5 rebounds and 18 assists. Even 21 points and 6 rebounds by Canadian guard Jahvon Henry-Blair (193-1998, college: Georgetown) did not help to save the game for Guaymas. Tijuana keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Hermosillo and Astros. Guaymas at the other side keep the sixth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Mazatlan. Tijuana will play against Guaymas (#6) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Guaymas will have a break next round.
The game in Los Mochis was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (7-6) played at the court of 8th ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (4-9). Halcones de Ciudad Obregon defeated Pioneros Los Mochis 86-75 on Tuesday. Tony Farmer fired 26 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Jordan Allen produced 23 points for lost side. Obregon maintains fifth position with 7-6 record. Los Mochis lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with nine games lost. Obregon will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Los Mochis will play against Obregon (#5) and hope to secure a win.

In the last two games of round 10 bottom-ranked Frayles lost to Mazatlan on the opponent's court 92-97. Culiacan was outscored by Astros in a home game 73-93.



Mazatlan - Frayles 97-92

Rather expected game in Mazatlan where 10th ranked Frayles de Guasave (2-11) was defeated by seventh ranked Venados (6-7) 97-92 on Tuesday. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Guard Jeff Ledbetter (191-1988, college: Idaho, agency: Slash Sports) fired 22 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Center Alonzo Stafford (200-1993, college: CCC) chipped in 23 points and 5 rebounds. Five Venados players scored in double figures. Venados' coach Fernando Rivero used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Point guard David Sloan (183-1999, college: ETSU) produced 26 points and 8 assists and power forward Torren Jones (206-1994, college: William Penn) added 25 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Mazatlan moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Guaymas. Loser Frayles de Guasave stay at the bottom position with 11 games lost. They share it with Culiacan. Mazatlan will meet at home bottom-ranked Frayles (#10) in the next round. Frayles will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Frayles: D.Sloan 26+4reb+8ast, T.Jones 25+9reb+2ast, M.Henry 23+5reb+2ast, B.Jackson 9+7reb+5ast, T.Prince 9+5reb+2ast, L.Jose 0
Mazatlan: A.Stafford 23+5reb+2ast, J.Ledbetter 22+6reb+7ast, J.Casillas 16+2reb+1ast, R.Whitfield 14+4reb+1ast, D.White 11+14reb+3ast, D.Herring Jr. 11+4reb+6ast

Culiacan - Astros 73-93

Very predictable result when third ranked Astros (10-3) smashed on the road 9th ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (2-11) 93-73 on Tuesday. Astros dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Caballeros de Culiacan's 32. They outrebounded Culiacan 43-29 including a 36-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. American-Filipino guard Mikh McKinney (184-1992, college: Sacramento St.) fired 20 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. British center Kavell Bigby-Williams (211-1995, college: LSU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds. Five Astros players scored in double figures. American guard Delano Spencer (193-1994, college: Tennessee St.) produced 14 points and 5 assists and his fellow American import guard Maliek White (190-1998, college: Providence, agency: Mansfield and Associates) added 9 points and 8 assists respectively for lost side. Caballeros de Culiacan's coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Astros keep a position of league leader, which they share with Tijuana and Hermosillo. Loser Caballeros de Culiacan keeps the ninth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Frayles. Astros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Culiacan will play again against the league's leader Astros (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Culiacan: D.Spencer 14+3reb+5ast, C.Newsome 12+2reb+4ast, N.Waddell 10+1reb, M.Jackson 10+7reb+2ast, M.White 9+4reb+8ast, E.Herrera 7+4reb
Astros: D.Conger 20+7reb+2ast, M.McKinney 20+7reb+7ast, K.Bigby-Williams 19+12reb+2ast, J.Anderson 11+4reb+7ast, S.Thompson 11+10reb, M.Bryson 5+1reb+1ast

Tijuana - Guaymas 96-94

Sixth-ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (6-7) gave a tough game to third ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (10-3). Tijuana Zonkeys managed to secure only two-point victory 96-94. However their fans expected easier game. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Ostioneros de Guaymas. Tijuana players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. American swingman Cameron Mitchell (195-1992, college: IU Southeast) notched 29 points to lead the effort and the other American import guard Joshua Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) supported him with 9 points, 5 rebounds and 18 assists. Even 21 points and 6 rebounds by Canadian guard Jahvon Henry-Blair (193-1998, college: Georgetown) did not help to save the game for Guaymas. American guard Tra-Deon Hollins (188-1995, college: Omaha) added 14 points and 10 assists for lost side. Five Guaymas players scored in double figures. Tijuana keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Hermosillo and Astros. Guaymas at the other side keep the sixth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Mazatlan. Tijuana will play against Guaymas (#6) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Guaymas will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Guaymas: J.Henry-Blair 21+6reb+2ast, M.Crawford 16+8reb+4ast, T.Hollins 14+4reb+10ast, M.Cairo 14+9reb+1ast, C.Russo 11+3reb, E.Winchester 10+4reb+3ast
Tijuana: C.Mitchell 29+4reb+1ast, J.Franca 19+10reb, A.Chidom 18+8reb+3ast, W.Alex Kaye 9+5reb+1ast, J.Webster 9+5reb+18ast, T.Criswell 6+2reb+1ast

Hermosillo - Angeles 80-84

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (10-3) at the home court on Tuesday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Angeles (8-5) 84-80. Angeles dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Rayos de Hermosillo's 30. 26 personal fouls committed by Hermosillo helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Americans were the main players on the court. Swingman Will Yoakum (196-1998, college: Nova SE) scored 14 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Jacobi Boykins (196-1995, college: La Tech) chipped in 9 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side guard Terrence Drisdom (196-1992, college: CPP) responded with 21 points and 5 rebounds and guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) scored 20 points and 4 assists. Newly promoted Angeles maintains fourth position with 8-5 record. Hermosillo at the other side still keeps top place with three games lost. They share the position with Tijuana and Astros. Angeles will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hermosillo will play again at home against Angeles and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: T.Drisdom 21+5reb+3ast, J.Ivey 20+3reb+4ast, D.Culver 10+6reb+2ast, J.Wheeler 9+5reb+3ast, T.Tate 7+2reb, D.Willis 5+1reb+2ast
Angeles: D.Bracey 15+1reb+2ast, V.Blue 14+3reb+2ast, W.Yoakum 14+8reb+3ast, J.Boykins 9+9reb+3ast, D.Morgan 8+4reb, J.Hughes III 8+2reb+1ast

Los Mochis - Obregon 75-86

The game in Los Mochis was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (7-6) played at the court of 8th ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (4-9). Halcones de Ciudad Obregon defeated Pioneros Los Mochis 86-75 on Tuesday. American forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) fired 26 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American-Nigerian swingman Tanksley Efianayi (198-1994, college: UCF) chipped in 15 points. American Jordan Allen (193-1998, college: Lynn) produced 23 points and his fellow American import power forward Raphiael Putney (207-1990, college: UMass) added 16 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Obregon maintains fifth position with 7-6 record. Los Mochis lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with nine games lost. Obregon will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Los Mochis will play against Obregon (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Los Mochis: J.Allen 23+3reb+2ast, R.Putney 16+8reb+3ast, N.Hawkins 14+6reb+5ast, Q.Davis 9+5reb+3ast, I.Copeland 7, M.Evans 6+2reb+2ast
Obregon: T.Farmer 26+8reb+3ast, T.Efianayi 15+4reb+2ast, C.Thomas 13+3reb+4ast, A.Parker 10+2reb+2ast, T.Nuno 6+7reb+5ast, W.Graterol 6+11reb