CIBACOPA Round 22 (Regular Season): Angeles are defeated by Hermosillo

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The most important game in the last round took place in Ciudad de Mexico between third ranked Angeles (17-9) and fourth ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (17-11) on Saturday night. Angeles were defeated by Rayos de Hermosillo at home 91-75. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Angeles. Hermosillo looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. Forward Anthony Tarke (201-1998, college: Coppin St.) had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Jahlil Tripp (196-1997, college: Pacific, agency: Green Sports Management) chipped in 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side forward Johnny Hughes III (201-1997, college: UIW) responded with 19 points and 8 rebounds. Hermosillo maintains fourth position with 17-11 record. Newly promoted Angeles keep the third place with nine games lost. Hermosillo are looking forward to face Frayles (#9) in Guasave in the next round where they are favorite. Angeles will play at home against the league's second-placed Astros (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
CIBACOPA top team - Tijuana Zonkeys (21-5) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat fifth ranked Venados (15-13) 90-76. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Swingman Cameron Mitchell (195-1992, college: IU Southeast) notched 28 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and Arinze Chidom supported him with 22 points and 8 rebounds. Even 8 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists by guard Jeff Ledbetter (191-1988, college: Idaho, agency: Slash Sports) did not help to save the game for Mazatlan. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tijuana Zonkeys have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 21-5 record. Mazatlan at the other side keeps the fifth place with 13 games lost. Tijuana will play against Guaymas (#8) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Mazatlan will play against Culiacan and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Sixth ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (13-13) crushed at home 9th ranked Frayles de Guasave (5-21) by 26 points 116-90, which is the biggest margin this round on Saturday night. Tony Farmer fired a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Torren Jones produced a double-double by scoring 27 points and 14 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 13-13 record. Frayles lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 21 games lost. Obregon will meet at home Los Mochis (#7) in the next round. Frayles will play against Hermosillo and hope to secure a win.

In the last two games of round 22 Guaymas lost to Los Mochis on the opponent's court 93-97. Astros outscored Culiacan in a home game 113-87.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 36 points (!!!) and 13 rebounds by Kavell Bigby-Williams of Astros.



Angeles - Hermosillo 75-91

The most important game in the last round took place in Ciudad de Mexico between third ranked Angeles (17-9) and fourth ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (17-11) on Saturday night. Angeles were defeated by Rayos de Hermosillo at home 91-75. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Angeles. Hermosillo looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. Forward Anthony Tarke (201-1998, college: Coppin St.) had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Jahlil Tripp (196-1997, college: Pacific, agency: Green Sports Management) chipped in 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Five Rayos de Hermosillo players scored in double figures. At the losing side forward Johnny Hughes III (201-1997, college: UIW) responded with 19 points and 8 rebounds and point guard DaQuan Bracey (180-1997, college: La Tech) scored 9 points and 5 assists. Hermosillo maintains fourth position with 17-11 record. Newly promoted Angeles keep the third place with nine games lost. Hermosillo are looking forward to face Frayles (#9) in Guasave in the next round where they are favorite. Angeles will play at home against the league's second-placed Astros (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: A.Tarke 25+12reb+2ast, J.Tripp 19+6reb+4ast, K.Rodriguez 18+1reb+6ast, J.Camacho 12+11reb+3ast, J.Wheeler 10+6reb+6ast, T.Tate 5+1reb
Angeles: J.Hughes III 19+8reb+1ast, D.Morgan 12+2reb+1ast, V.Blue 12+4reb+1ast, D.Bracey 9+3reb+5ast, N.Opoku 8+8reb, W.Yoakum 7+2reb+1ast

Tijuana - Mazatlan 90-76

CIBACOPA top team - Tijuana Zonkeys (21-5) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat fifth ranked Venados (15-13) 90-76. Tijuana dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Venados's 36. Tijuana players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. They brought some defensive toughness making 10 blocks. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Swingman Cameron Mitchell (195-1992, college: IU Southeast) notched 28 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and forward Arinze Chidom (206-1997, college: UC Riverside) supported him with 22 points and 8 rebounds. Four Tijuana Zonkeys players scored in double figures. Even 8 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists by guard Jeff Ledbetter (191-1988, college: Idaho, agency: Slash Sports) did not help to save the game for Mazatlan. Point guard Kenny Dawkins (177-1987, college: Lamar) added 20 points for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tijuana Zonkeys have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 21-5 record. Mazatlan at the other side keeps the fifth place with 13 games lost. Tijuana will play against Guaymas (#8) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Mazatlan will play against Culiacan and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: C.Mitchell 28+2reb+4ast, A.Chidom 22+8reb+3ast, W.Alex Kaye 15+7reb, J.Webster 12+8reb+10ast, O.De Haro 7+3reb+1ast, J.Franca 4+2reb+3ast
Mazatlan: K.Dawkins 20+2reb+2ast, M.Ruan 10+5reb+2ast, T.Thompson 9+12reb, J.Ledbetter 8+8reb+10ast, A.Stafford 7+5reb, R.Whitfield 7+2reb+1ast

Los Mochis - Guaymas 97-93

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 8th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas' (10-16) road loss to seventh ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (12-16) 93-97 on Saturday. Los Mochis dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Ostioneros de Guaymas' 24. They outrebounded Guaymas 48-35 including 35 on the defensive glass. American Jared Wilson-Frame (196-1996, college: Pittsburgh, agency: Interperformances) fired 18 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. The other American import power forward Raphiael Putney (207-1990, college: UMass, agency: BMS Sport Agency) chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points, 15 rebounds and 5 blocks. Panamanian guard Iverson Molinar (193-1999, college: MSU) produced 20 points and 6 assists and American forward Cullen Russo (206-1994, college: Fresno St.) added 16 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Los Mochis maintains seventh position with 12-16 record. Guaymas lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 16 games lost. Los Mochis will meet higher ranked Obregon (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Guaymas will play against the league's leader Tijuana having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Los Mochis: R.Putney 19+15reb+1ast, N.Hawkins 18+3reb, J.Wilson-Frame 18+8reb+9ast, J.Allen 15+6reb+5ast, Q.Davis 14+9reb+3ast, M.Gabriel 8+3reb+1ast
Guaymas: I.Molinar 20+3reb+6ast, M.Crawford 19+5reb+4ast, C.Russo 16+10reb+3ast, M.Cairo 16+8reb+2ast, Q.Rose 16+5reb, B.Rivera 3+2reb+1ast

Obregon - Frayles 116-90

Sixth ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (13-13) crushed at home 9th ranked Frayles de Guasave (5-21) by 26 points 116-90, which is the biggest margin this round on Saturday night. Obregon looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) fired a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. American-Nigerian swingman Tanksley Efianayi (198-1994, college: UCF) chipped in 25 points. Four Halcones de Ciudad Obregon players scored in double figures. American power forward Torren Jones (206-1994, college: William Penn) produced a double-double by scoring 27 points and 14 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Michael Henry (198-1995, college: Buffalo St., agency: Haylett Sports) added 26 points and 4 steals respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 13-13 record. Frayles lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 21 games lost. Obregon will meet at home Los Mochis (#7) in the next round. Frayles will play against Hermosillo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obregon: T.Farmer 28+11reb+2ast, T.Efianayi 25+2reb+1ast, J.Summers 15+3reb+7ast, C.Thomas 13+4reb+2ast, M.Bruesewitz 11+4reb+3ast, J.Estrada 10+1reb+1ast
Frayles: T.Jones 27+14reb, M.Henry 26+2reb+2ast, D.Sloan 21+3reb+5ast, M.Kegler 6+7reb+1ast, L.Butler 4+1reb+1ast, G.Milton III 2+1reb+1ast

Astros - Culiacan 113-87

Very predictable result in Guadalajara where second ranked Astros (20-8) smashed bottom-ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (4-22) 113-87 on Saturday. Astros dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Caballeros de Culiacan's 42. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Culiacan's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Astros made 7 blocks. British center Kavell Bigby-Williams (211-1995, college: LSU) fired a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!) and 13 rebounds for the winners. American forward Jordan Loveridge (198-1993, college: Utah) chipped in 25 points and 8 rebounds. Naturalized American Durrell Summers (196-1989, college: Michigan St.) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds and American forward Daviyon Draper (201-1994, college: FIU) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Culiacan players scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Astros maintains second position with 20-8 record behind leader Tijuana. Culiacan lost fourth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 22 lost games. Astros will meet Angeles (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Culiacan will play against Mazatlan (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Astros: K.Bigby-Williams 36+13reb+1ast, J.Loveridge 25+8reb+3ast, M.Andriassi 24+2reb+5ast, M.Bryson 7+4reb+2ast, S.Thompson 6+3reb, M.McKinney 6+5reb+7ast
Culiacan: D.Summers 22+10reb+3ast, D.Spencer 17+3reb+1ast, D.Draper 17+5reb+2ast, M.Jackson 12+7reb, M.McCadney 7+1reb+3ast, A.Rand 6+6reb