CIBACOPA Round 21 (Regular Season): Los Mochis edge Hermosillo by three points

The Regular Season in CIBACOPA is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 5 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 21 in the CIBACOPA took place in Los Mochis. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 8th ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (11-18) to fifth ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (14-15) 92-89 on Tuesday evening. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was forward Zach Walton (198-1997, college: Drexel, agency: Players Group) who scored 37 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds. Jared Wilson-Frame (196-1996, college: Pittsburgh, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 17 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Khalil Iverson (196-1997, college: Wisconsin) who recorded 17 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Pioneros Los Mochis have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain fifth place with 14-15 record, which they share with Guaymas. Defending champion Hermosillo dropped to the ninth position with 18 games lost. Los Mochis is looking forward to face higher ranked Culiacan (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hermosillo will play against Mazatlan (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Ciudad de Mexico. First ranked Angeles faced 4th placed Caballeros de Culiacan. Host Angeles (22-8) defeated guests from Culiacan (16-13) 111-103. It was a good game for international swingman Gael Bonilla (204-2003) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 19 rebounds and 4 assists. Jacob Calloway contributed with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Angeles' coach Pascal Meurs allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American guard Isaac Hamilton (196-1994, college: UCLA) answered with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists for Culiacan. Angeles have a solid series of three victories in a row. Despite that victory Angeles went down to second position due to points difference. Culiacan at the other side keeps the fourth place with 13 games lost. Angeles will play against Obregon (#3) in Ciudad Obregon in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Culiacan will play at home against Los Mochis and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Ciudad de Mexico. First ranked Angeles faced 4th placed Caballeros de Culiacan. Host Angeles (22-8) defeated guests from Culiacan (16-13) 109-95. The game was also dominated by American players. Terrell Brown stepped up and scored 26 points and 6 assists for the winners. Angeles' coach Pascal Meurs used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Isaac Hamilton with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Angeles have a solid series of three victories in a row. Despite that victory Angeles went down to second position due to points difference. Loser Caballeros de Culiacan keeps the fourth place with 13 games lost. Angeles will meet Obregon (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Culiacan will play against Los Mochis and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games of round 21 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Astros crushed Frayles in Guadalajara 112-72. Guaymas beat Mazatlan at home 97-92. Hermosillo lost to Los Mochis on the opponent's court 38-45. Guaymas outscored Mazatlan in a home game 94-73. Tijuana recorded a loss to Obregon on the road 92-78. Obregon defeated Tijuana on its own court 86-78.
The best stats of 21th round was 17 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists by Greg Whittington of Obregon.



Angeles - Culiacan 111-103

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Ciudad de Mexico. First ranked Angeles faced 4th placed Caballeros de Culiacan. Host Angeles (22-8) defeated guests from Culiacan (16-13) 111-103. Angeles forced 20 Culiacan turnovers and had a 25-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Angeles players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. It was a good game for international swingman Gael Bonilla (204-2003) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 19 rebounds and 4 assists. American power forward Jacob Calloway (203-1996, college: SUU, agency: Diamond Sports) contributed with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Angeles' coach Pascal Meurs allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American guard Isaac Hamilton (196-1994, college: UCLA) answered with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists and the other American import center Chris Vogt (213-1999, college: Wisconsin, agency: Haylett Sports) added 20 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) in the effort for Culiacan. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Angeles have a solid series of three victories in a row. Despite that victory Angeles went down to second position due to points difference. Culiacan at the other side keeps the fourth place with 13 games lost. Angeles will play against Obregon (#3) in Ciudad Obregon in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Culiacan will play at home against Los Mochis and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Angeles: J.Calloway 23+6reb+6ast, G.Bonilla 22+19reb+4ast, T.Brown 20+5reb+3ast, W.Yoakum 17+4reb+4ast, D.Jennings 11+10reb+1ast, D.Jordan 7+2reb+3ast
Culiacan: I.Hamilton 25+12reb+8ast, D.Wallace 24+4reb+2ast, C.Vogt 20+10reb+1ast, N.Allen 13+6reb+3ast, J.Hughes III 12+11reb+2ast, I.Avalos 5+1reb+3ast

Frayles - Astros 72-112

There was no surprise when 10th ranked Frayles de Guasave (5-25) was crushed at home by first ranked Astros (22-7) 112-72 on Tuesday. Astros outrebounded Frayles 41-26 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Frayles' players. American point guard Armani Chaney (178-1997, college: Tennessee St.) stepped up and scored 16 points and 4 steals for the winners and his fellow American import guard Tray Maddox Jr (193-2000, college: W.Michigan) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds. Chaney is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. The best for the losing side was American Anthony Peacock (206-1999, college: MWSU) with 18 points and 7 rebounds and forward Tyrone Jones (193) scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Five Astros and four Frayles players scored in double figures. 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 a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 22-7 record. Frayles lost eighteenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 25 lost games. Astros will meet at home Guaymas (#5) in the next round. Frayles will play against Tijuana (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Astros: M.Andriassi 17+1reb+1ast, A.Chaney 16+4reb+3ast, T.Maddox Jr. 15+6reb+2ast, J.Martin 14+2reb+3ast, M.McKinney 11+5reb+4ast, J.Grant 10+5reb
Frayles: A.Peacock 18+7reb, T.Jones 17+5reb+3ast, J.Augusto Soto 12+3reb+2ast, B.Porter 12+5reb+1ast, S.Pinkney 4+3reb, C.Campbell 4+1reb+1ast

Los Mochis - Hermosillo 92-89

The most exciting game of round 21 in the CIBACOPA took place in Los Mochis. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 8th ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (11-18) to fifth ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (14-15) 92-89 on Tuesday evening. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was forward Zach Walton (198-1997, college: Drexel, agency: Players Group) who scored 37 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds. Jared Wilson-Frame (196-1996, college: Pittsburgh, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 17 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Khalil Iverson (196-1997, college: Wisconsin) who recorded 17 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Cameron Christon (198-1999, college: GSU) added 21 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Four Hermosillo players scored in double figures. Pioneros Los Mochis have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain fifth place with 14-15 record, which they share with Guaymas. Defending champion Hermosillo dropped to the ninth position with 18 games lost. Los Mochis is looking forward to face higher ranked Culiacan (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hermosillo will play against Mazatlan (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Los Mochis: Z.Walton 37+8reb+2ast, J.Wilson-Frame 17+8reb+7ast, K.Allen 10+5reb, T.Johnson 9+1reb, M.Carter 7+7reb+1ast, I.Williams 7+3reb+3ast
Hermosillo: C.Christon 21+5reb+1ast, S.Maxwell 20+3reb+2ast, K.Iverson 17+9reb+4ast, D.McNeill 10+1reb+4ast, T.Clark 8+4reb+1ast, S.Gross-Bullock 6+3reb+3ast

Guaymas - Mazatlan 97-92

No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (14-15) defeated at home 9th ranked Venados (12-18) 97-92 on Tuesday. Guaymas shot 61.4 percent from the field and made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Mazatlan's players. The game was also dominated by American players. Point guard Quade Green (183-1998, college: Washington) stepped up and scored 25 points and 7 assists for the winners and forward Anthony Tarke (201-1998, college: Coppin St.) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). The best for the losing side was point guard KJ Feagin (185-1997, college: SDSU) with 29 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and point guard Elijah Weaver (197-1998, college: Chicago St.) scored 20 points and 4 assists. Five Guaymas and four Mazatlan players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Ostioneros de Guaymas have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Los Mochis. Mazatlan lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with 18 games lost. Guaymas will meet league's leader Astros in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Mazatlan will play against Hermosillo (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Guaymas: Q.Green 25+4reb+7ast, A.Tarke 18+5reb+3ast, G.Davis-McMurrin 15+6reb+1ast, S.Davis 12+4reb, J.Ivey 10+3reb+8ast, C.Oluyitan 6+3reb+1ast
Mazatlan: K.Feagin 29+4reb+3ast, E.Weaver 20+3reb+4ast, T.Williams 18+7reb, T.Ferguson 10+1ast, R.Brahin 8+4reb, M.Wright 5+1reb+1ast

Angeles - Culiacan 109-95

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Ciudad de Mexico. First ranked Angeles faced 4th placed Caballeros de Culiacan. Host Angeles (22-8) defeated guests from Culiacan (16-13) 109-95. Angeles looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The game was also dominated by American players. Guard Terrell Brown (185-1998, college: NM State) stepped up and scored 26 points and 6 assists for the winners and forward Daytone Jennings (206-1997, college: CSUSB, agency: SLN) chipped in 14 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Angeles' coach Pascal Meurs used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was guard Isaac Hamilton (196-1994, college: UCLA) with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Johnny Hughes III (201-1997, college: UIW) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Four Angeles and five Culiacan players scored in double figures. Angeles have a solid series of three victories in a row. Despite that victory Angeles went down to second position due to points difference. Loser Caballeros de Culiacan keeps the fourth place with 13 games lost. Angeles will meet Obregon (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Culiacan will play against Los Mochis and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Angeles: T.Brown 26+3reb+6ast, W.Yoakum 15+1reb+1ast, D.Jennings 14+12reb+4ast, J.Calloway 11+4reb+2ast, D.Willis 9+5reb+1ast, J.Gohlke 9+2reb+2ast
Culiacan: I.Hamilton 26+11reb+5ast, N.Allen 18+7reb+2ast, J.Hughes III 16+10reb+3ast, C.Vogt 14+4reb+4ast, D.Wallace 13+4reb, I.Avalos 4+5reb+2ast

Los Mochis - Hermosillo 45-38

Rather expected game when 8th ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (11-18) was defeated on the road by fifth ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (14-15) 45-38 on Wednesday. American players dominated the game. Jared Wilson-Frame (196-1996, college: Pittsburgh, agency: Interperformances) stepped up and scored 13 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and guard Isaiah Williams (188-1995, college: Georgia St., agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 13 points. Williams is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. The best for the losing side was forward Cameron Christon (198-1999, college: GSU) with 11 points and center Seth Maxwell (213-1998, college: IWU) scored 6 points, 5 rebounds and 4 blocks. Pioneros Los Mochis have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain fifth place with 14-15 record, which they share with Guaymas. Defending champion Hermosillo dropped to the ninth position with 18 games lost. Los Mochis will meet higher ranked Culiacan (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hermosillo will play against Mazatlan (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Los Mochis: J.Wilson-Frame 13+5reb+1ast, I.Williams 13+3reb+1ast, K.Allen 10+5reb+1ast, D.Carlisle 5+7reb, Z.Walton 2+3reb, T.Johnson 2+1reb
Hermosillo: C.Christon 11+2reb, S.Maxwell 6+5reb, D.McNeill 6+1reb+2ast, K.Iverson 5+4reb+1ast, R.Goodwin 5, J.Montgomery 3+2reb

Guaymas - Mazatlan 94-73

Rather predictable result when sixth ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (14-15) outscored at home 9th ranked Venados (12-18) 94-73 on Wednesday. Guaymas looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American players dominated the game. Guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) stepped up and scored 13 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners and point guard Quade Green (183-1998, college: Washington) chipped in 19 points and 6 assists. The best for the losing side was Xavier White (203, college: Midland CC) with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and center Riley Brahin (211, college: UFTL) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 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. Ostioneros de Guaymas have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Los Mochis. Mazatlan lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with 18 games lost. Guaymas will meet league's leader Astros in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Mazatlan will play against Hermosillo (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Guaymas: Q.Green 19+2reb+6ast, C.Oluyitan 14+4reb, J.Ivey 13+7reb+9ast, A.Tarke 8+7reb+3ast, I.Muhammad 8+7reb+1ast, D.Utomi 7+5reb+1ast
Mazatlan: X.White 14+10reb+3ast, K.Feagin 14, T.Cracknell 10+1reb, R.Brahin 10+10reb+2ast, T.Ferguson 8+7reb+1ast, M.Wright 7+2reb+2ast

Obregon - Tijuana 92-78

Not a big story in a game when 7th ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (12-17) were defeated on the road by third ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (19-11) 92-78 on Wednesday. Obregon shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 53.8 percentage. American players dominated the game. Forward Connor Zinaich (201-1997, college: Nova SE) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and Greg Whittington (205-1993, college: Georgetown) chipped in 11 points and 11 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Teddy Allen (198-1998, college: NM State) with 24 points and guard Joshua Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) scored 12 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Obregon maintains third place with 19-11 record having just two points less than leader Astros. Loser Tijuana Zonkeys keeps the seventh position with 17 games lost. Obregon will meet at home league's second-placed Angeles in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Tijuana will play against Frayles (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obregon: C.Zinaich 28+13reb+2ast, K.Williams 16+3reb+1ast, J.Perkins 14+3reb+4ast, G.Whittington 11+11reb+1ast, B.Beavers 6+1reb+2ast, T.Nuno 5+1reb+4ast
Tijuana: T.Allen 24+4reb+2ast, A.Kaye Williams 12+3reb+5ast, J.Webster 12+8reb+7ast, C.Mitchell 10+4reb, K.Cross 9+3reb+1ast, F.Jaimes 7+6reb

Obregon - Tijuana 86-78

Everything went according to plan when third ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (19-11) won against at home 7th ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (12-17) 86-78 on Tuesday. American players dominated the game. Greg Whittington (205-1993, college: Georgetown) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and forward Connor Zinaich (201-1997, college: Nova SE) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Teddy Allen (198-1998, college: NM State) with 20 points and forward Kevin Cross (201-2000, college: Tulane, agency: One Motive Sports) scored 18 points and 5 rebounds. Five Obregon and four Tijuana players scored in double figures. Tijuana Zonkeys' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Obregon maintains third place with 19-11 record having just two points less than leader Astros. Loser Tijuana Zonkeys keeps the seventh position with 17 games lost. Obregon will meet at home league's second-placed Angeles in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Tijuana will play against Frayles (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obregon: G.Whittington 17+13reb+4ast, C.Zinaich 16+5reb+2ast, J.Perkins 13+3reb+2ast, B.Beavers 12+1ast, K.Williams 12+4reb+3ast, T.Nuno 10+7reb+6ast
Tijuana: T.Allen 20+4reb+2ast, K.Cross 18+5reb+1ast, A.Kaye Williams 10+7reb+2ast, C.Mitchell 10+4reb+2ast, J.Webster 7+1reb+4ast, F.Jaimes 6+3reb