CIBACOPA Round 8 (Regular Season): No surprise as #1 Astros defeat Frayles

Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

CIBACOPA top team - Astros (8-0) had no problems winning another game on Wednesday. This time they crushed sixth ranked Frayles de Guasave (3-5) in Guadalajara 97-68. Astros outrebounded Frayles 46-22 including a 31-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a quality performance of American point guard JR Clay (183-2000, college: Tennessee St., agency: Diamond Sports) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and the other American import Xavier White (203, college: Midland CC) who added 8 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Forward Tyrone Jones (193) responded with 11 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Astros have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-0 record. Frayles lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with five games lost. They share the position with Guaymas. Astros are looking forward to face Guaymas (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Frayles will play against Los Mochis and are hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series.
Bottom-ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (0-6) is still winless. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they lost on the road their sixth consecutive match to second ranked Angeles (7-1) 115-98. Americans were the main players on the court. The winners were led by swingman Will Yoakum (196-1998, college: Nova SE) who scored that evening 28 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and Jacob Calloway supported him with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 23 points and 13 rebounds by Greg Whittington (205-1993, college: Georgetown) did not help to save the game for Obregon. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon's coach rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Angeles have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 7-1 record behind leader Astros. Obregon at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. Angeles will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Obregon will play at home against Mazatlan (#8) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
An interesting game took place in Mazatlan where 6th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (3-5) were upset on the court of ninth ranked Venados (2-6) 91-84 on Wednesday. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. The best player for the winners was KJ Feagin who scored 26 points and 5 steals (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). Horace Spencer produced 24 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the guests. Mazatlan moved-up to eighth place. Loser Ostioneros de Guaymas keep the sixth position with five games lost. They share it with Frayles. Mazatlan will meet bottom-ranked Obregon (#10) in the next round. Guaymas will play against the league's leader Astros (#1) and will have a slim chance for a victory.

In the last game of round 8 Hermosillo was destroyed by Tijuana on the opponent's court 90-58.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 25 points and 8 rebounds by Cameron Mitchell of Tijuana.



Angeles - Obregon 115-98

Bottom-ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (0-6) is still winless. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they lost on the road their sixth consecutive match to second ranked Angeles (7-1) 115-98. Angeles made 29-of-35 charity shots (82.9 percent) during the game, while Obregon only scored eleven points from the stripe. Angeles players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Obregon was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Americans were the main players on the court. The winners were led by swingman Will Yoakum (196-1998, college: Nova SE) who scored that evening 28 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and power forward Jacob Calloway (203-1996, college: SUU, agency: Diamond Sports) supported him with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 23 points and 13 rebounds by Greg Whittington (205-1993, college: Georgetown) did not help to save the game for Obregon. Guard Josh Perkins (191-1995, college: Gonzaga, agency: Slash Sports) added 18 points and 7 assists for the guests. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon's coach rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Angeles have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 7-1 record behind leader Astros. Obregon at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. Angeles will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Obregon will play at home against Mazatlan (#8) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Angeles: W.Yoakum 28+7reb+6ast, K.Simon 23+7reb+3ast, J.Calloway 21+8reb+4ast, T.Brown 15+4reb+2ast, D.Willis 14+3reb+3ast, J.Smith 14+3reb+2ast
Obregon: G.Whittington 23+13reb+3ast, J.Perkins 18+4reb+7ast, K.Williams 18+4reb+2ast, A.Martinez 10+5reb+1ast, V.Jackson 10+10reb+1ast, J.Holder 6+1reb+1ast

Astros - Frayles 97-68

CIBACOPA top team - Astros (8-0) had no problems winning another game on Wednesday. This time they crushed sixth ranked Frayles de Guasave (3-5) in Guadalajara 97-68. Astros outrebounded Frayles 46-22 including a 31-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a quality performance of American point guard JR Clay (183-2000, college: Tennessee St., agency: Diamond Sports) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and the other American import Xavier White (203, college: Midland CC) who added 8 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Forward Tyrone Jones (193) responded with 11 points and 5 rebounds and forward Raul Jimenez (201-2000) scored 9 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Astros have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-0 record. Frayles lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with five games lost. They share the position with Guaymas. Astros are looking forward to face Guaymas (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Frayles will play against Los Mochis and are hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series.
Top scorers:
Astros: J.Clay 23+1reb+1ast, A.Chaney 14+3reb+4ast, J.Grant 10+5reb+1ast, M.Richardson 9+1reb+2ast, M.McKinney 9+4reb+4ast, X.White 8+12reb+2ast
Frayles: J.Augusto Soto 12+3ast, T.Jones 11+5reb+3ast, D.Thomas 9+3reb+2ast, R.Jimenez 9+3reb+3ast, O.Akonobi 8+6reb, R.Smith 7+1reb

Mazatlan - Guaymas 91-84

An interesting game took place in Mazatlan where 6th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (3-5) were upset on the court of ninth ranked Venados (2-6) 91-84 on Wednesday. Mazatlan made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. The best player for the winners was point guard KJ Feagin (185-1997, college: SDSU) who scored 26 points and 5 steals (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). Point guard Elijah Weaver (197-1998, college: Chicago St.) chipped in 20 points and 4 assists. Center Horace Spencer (206-1997, college: Auburn) produced 24 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and point guard Pierre Crockrell II (183-2000, college: UC Irvine) added 11 points and 9 assists respectively for the guests. Four Mazatlan and five Guaymas players scored in double figures. Mazatlan moved-up to eighth place. Loser Ostioneros de Guaymas keep the sixth position with five games lost. They share it with Frayles. Mazatlan will meet bottom-ranked Obregon (#10) in the next round. Guaymas will play against the league's leader Astros (#1) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: K.Feagin 26+1reb+2ast, T.Ferguson 21+4reb+2ast, E.Weaver 20+4reb+4ast, M.Wright 17+2reb+3ast, T.Thompson 4+9reb, N.Johnson 3+4reb+1ast
Guaymas: H.Spencer 24+9reb, B.Rivera 16+1ast, A.Cleaves II 12+2reb+5ast, P.Crockrell II 11+2reb+9ast, C.Oluyitan 10+9reb+2ast, I.Muhammad 9+7reb+1ast

Tijuana - Hermosillo 90-58

Rather expected game when 8th ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (1-5) was crushed on the road by fifth ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (4-4) 90-58 on Wednesday. Tijuana forced 19 Hermosillo turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Hermosillo's players. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was swingman Cameron Mitchell (195-1992, college: IU Southeast) who scored 25 points and 8 rebounds. Power forward Alex Kaye Williams (203-1993) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists. Four Tijuana Zonkeys players scored in double figures. Point guard Bryce Griggs (188-2003) produced 22 points and 4 assists and forward James Montgomery (203-2001, college: Barry) added 12 points and 15 rebounds respectively for the guests. 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. Tijuana moved-up to fourth place. Defending champion Hermosillo dropped to the ninth position with five games lost. Tijuana will meet Culiacan (#5) on the road in the next round. Hermosillo will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: C.Mitchell 25+8reb+3ast, A.Kaye Williams 13+9reb+10ast, J.Burns 13+1reb+4ast, T.Lee 10+8reb, C.Ware 9+5reb+2ast, H.Henderson 8+6reb
Hermosillo: B.Griggs 22+4reb+4ast, J.Montgomery 12+15reb, C.Christon 7+6reb+1ast, K.Iverson 5+2reb+1ast, J.Tripp 5+3reb+1ast, T.Clark 5+2reb