CIBACOPA Round 4 (Regular Season): Toros lose to Hermosillo

It's still too early stage of the Regular Season in CIBACOPA, but even now we can clearly see the difference between stronger teams and outsiders. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Toros (5-1) recorded its first loss on the court of seventh ranked Rayos de Hermosillo on Tuesday night. Visitors were defeated by Rayos de Hermosillo 85-73. American forward Kiandre Gaddy (198-2001, college: Tarleton St., agency: BIG) fired 14 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Argentinian Jorge Banegas (190-1993, agency: BIG) chipped in 9 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. American forward Jordan Glynn (200-1989, college: SF Austin) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hermosillo maintains seventh position with 2-4 record, which they share with Mazatlan and Angeles. Toros at the other side still keep top place with one game lost. Hermosillo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Toros will play on the road against the league's second-placed Obregon having rather not much hope for a victory.
Important game to mention about took place in Ciudad Obregon. Fourth ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (4-2) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging top-ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (4-2) 79-78 in the game for the second place. It was a key game for the second position in the league. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of Billy Preston (206-1997, college: Kansas, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording 22 points. Markedric Bell contributed with 14 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners. Tijuana Zonkeys' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Greg Whittington (205-1993, college: Georgetown) replied with 22 points and 7 rebounds for Obregon. Tijuana moved-up to second place, which they share with Obregon and Frayles. Tijuana will play against Astros (#5) in Guadalajara in the next round. Obregon will play at home against the league's leader Toros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Ciudad Obregon. First ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon faced one of their biggest challengers Tijuana Zonkeys. Host Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (4-2) defeated guests from Tijuana (4-2) 95-90. Worth to mention a great performance of Jaden House who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 5 assists. At the losing side Alex Williams responded with 22 points and 4 assists. Tijuana Zonkeys' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory Obregon went down to second position due to points difference, which they share with Tijuana and Frayles. Obregon will meet at home league's leader Toros in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Tijuana will play against Astros and hope to secure a win.

Rest of the games of round 4 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Culiacan was defeated by Frayles in Guasave 107-91. Mazatlan beat Angeles at home 86-84. Culiacan lost to Frayles on the opponent's court 92-95. Mazatlan unfortunately lost to Angeles in a home game 75-83. Toros managed to beat Hermosillo on the road 90-77.



Frayles - Culiacan 107-91

There was no surprise when 9th ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (1-3) was defeated on the road by third ranked Frayles de Guasave (4-2) 107-91 on Tuesday. Frayles outrebounded Culiacan 49-32 including a 40-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Frayles looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Culiacan's players. The game was also dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Jemerrio Jemerrio (196-1995, college: NM State) who helped to win the game recording 6 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists and forward Xavier Hill-Mais (202-1996, college: Oakland, agency: JCK Sports Group) who added 16 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side power forward Torren Jones (206-1994, college: William Penn) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and forward Ralph Bissainthe (201-1999, college: CMU) scored 23 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Frayles moved-up to second place, which they share with Tijuana and Obregon. Culiacan lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with three games lost. Frayles will meet Guaymas (#6) on the road in the next round. Culiacan will play against Angeles (#7) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Culiacan: R.Bissainthe 23+4reb, T.Jones 21+11reb+3ast, R.Peters 15+1reb+3ast, J.Hughes III 10+3reb+2ast, C.Garcia 9+8reb+2ast, N.Tomsick 8+1reb+1ast
Frayles: N.Sa'eed 19+4reb+4ast, P.Trey 17+4reb+2ast, H.Xavier 16+11reb+2ast, P.Jay 14+4reb+1ast, D.Sean 13+7reb+2ast, O.Octavio 11+5reb+6ast

Hermosillo - Toros 85-73

Toros (5-1) recorded its first loss on the court of seventh ranked Rayos de Hermosillo on Tuesday night. Visitors were defeated by Rayos de Hermosillo 85-73. American forward Kiandre Gaddy (198-2001, college: Tarleton St., agency: BIG) fired 14 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Argentinian Jorge Banegas (190-1993, agency: BIG) chipped in 9 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. American forward Jordan Glynn (200-1989, college: SF Austin) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds and his fellow American import power forward Raven Barber (206-1991, college: Mt.St.Mary's, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) added 15 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hermosillo maintains seventh position with 2-4 record, which they share with Mazatlan and Angeles. Toros at the other side still keep top place with one game lost. Hermosillo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Toros will play on the road against the league's second-placed Obregon having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Toros: J.Glynn 22+12reb+1ast, R.Barber 15+11reb+1ast, R.James 14, A.Wrighten 11+5reb+1ast, D.Daniels 8+1reb+8ast, J.Andriassi 2+4reb+2ast
Hermosillo: G.Kiandre 14+9reb+3ast, R.Dominguez 12+6reb, I.Khalil 11+3reb+1ast, J.Winston 11+4reb+2ast, C.Gooden 10+1reb+1ast, T.Toney 9+4reb+2ast

Obregon - Tijuana 95-90

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Ciudad Obregon. First ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon faced one of their biggest challengers Tijuana Zonkeys. Host Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (4-2) defeated guests from Tijuana (4-2) 95-90. Obregon made 37-of-42 free shots (88.1 percent) during the game, while Tijuana only scored ten points from the stripe. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Jaden House (193, college: URI) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 5 assists and the other American import power forward Justin Moss (203-1993, college: Buffalo) who added 18 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American power forward Alex Williams (203-1993) responded with 22 points and 4 assists and Nigerian-American power forward TK Edogi (203-1994, college: Iona) scored 20 points and 6 rebounds. Five Obregon and four Tijuana players scored in double figures. Tijuana Zonkeys' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory Obregon went down to second position due to points difference, which they share with Tijuana and Frayles. Obregon will meet at home league's leader Toros in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Tijuana will play against Astros and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: A.Williams 22+4reb+4ast, T.Edogi 20+6reb+1ast, S.Rector 12+5reb+2ast, D.Buggs 11+3reb+8ast, J.Lightfoot 7+4reb+1ast, P.Jones III 7+2reb
Obregon: H.Jaden 21+3reb+5ast, F.Tony 19+6reb+4ast, W.Greg 19+6reb+2ast, M.Justin 18+9reb+2ast, J.Jahvari 13+9reb, G.Davonte 3+2reb+1ast

Mazatlan - Angeles 86-84

No shocking result in a game in Mazatlan where seventh ranked Venados (2-4) edged 10th ranked Angeles (2-4) 86-84 on Tuesday. Mazatlan forced 19 Angeles turnovers. The game was also dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of Tyree Robinson (196-1995, college: ETAMU, agency: Haylett Sports) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and center Dakota Quinn (206-1997, college: MNU) who added 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks during the contest (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). At the losing side guard Dayon Griffin (195-1995, college: UCF) responded with 27 points and 5 rebounds and power forward Jacob Calloway (203-1996, college: SUU) scored 8 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Mazatlan maintains seventh position with 2-4 record, which they share with Hermosillo and Angeles. Mazatlan will meet bottom-ranked Los Mochis (#11) on the road in the next round. Angeles will play against Culiacan (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Angeles: D.Griffin 27+5reb, N.Banyard 15+6reb+1ast, A.Kimmons 14+1reb+5ast, C.Ohams 12+5reb+1ast, J.Calloway 8+10reb+4ast, D.Bracey 5+2reb+4ast
Mazatlan: R.Tyree 22+3reb+2ast, Q.Dakota 16+7reb+2ast, T.Clyde 10+3reb+8ast, J.Brent 10+3reb, J.Latrell 8+4reb+1ast, T.Terrence 7+7reb

Frayles - Culiacan 95-92

Very expected game when 9th ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (1-3) was edged on the road by third ranked Frayles de Guasave (4-2) 95-92 on Wednesday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Frayles looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The game was also dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Saeed Nelson (188-1998, college: American) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists and guard Sean Durugordon (198, college: ODU, agency: JCK Sports Group) who added 17 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side power forward Torren Jones (206-1994, college: William Penn) responded with 13 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Brandon Porter (206-1999, college: CPP, agency: Starting 5) scored 23 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Four Frayles and five Culiacan players scored in double figures. Caballeros de Culiacan's coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Frayles moved-up to second place, which they share with Tijuana and Obregon. Culiacan lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with three games lost. Frayles will meet Guaymas (#6) on the road in the next round. Culiacan will play against Angeles (#7) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Culiacan: B.Porter 23+3reb, J.Hughes III 14+7reb+3ast, T.Jones 13+8reb+5ast, R.Peters 13+6reb+5ast, N.Tomsick 11+3reb, R.Bissainthe 10+2reb+3ast
Frayles: N.Sa'eed 19+7reb+10ast, P.Trey 18+1reb, H.Xavier 17+3reb+2ast, D.Sean 17+9reb+1ast, J.Jemerrio 7+13reb+4ast, N.McDavid 6+3reb+4ast

Mazatlan - Angeles 75-83

There was a small surprise in Mazatlan where tenth ranked Angeles (2-4) beat 7th ranked Venados (2-4) 83-75 on Wednesday. The game was also dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard DaQuan Bracey (180-1997, college: La Tech) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 5 assists and power forward Jacob Calloway (203-1996, college: SUU) who added 21 points during the contest. At the losing side guard Clyde Trapp (193-1998, college: Charlotte) responded with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and Tyree Robinson (196-1995, college: ETAMU, agency: Haylett Sports) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. Four Angeles and five Mazatlan players scored in double figures. Angeles moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Mazatlan and Hermosillo. Angeles will meet Culiacan (#10) on the road in the next round. Mazatlan will play against Los Mochis and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: T.Robinson 17+6reb+1ast, C.Trapp 13+7reb+5ast, L.Jones 13+3reb+2ast, T.Zanna 10+11reb, B.Jackson 10+5reb, J.Taylor 4+1ast
Angeles: B.DaQuan 24+4reb+5ast, C.Jacob 21+3reb+1ast, G.Dayon 12+8reb+1ast, A.Luis 10+3reb, O.Chuba 5+15reb+2ast, K.Antwan 5+3reb+2ast

Hermosillo - Toros 77-90

Not a big story in a game when 7th ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (2-4) was defeated at home by second ranked Toros (5-1) 90-77 on Wednesday. Toros looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Jordan Glynn (200-1989, college: SF Austin) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import power forward Raven Barber (206-1991, college: Mt.St.Mary's, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) who added 16 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. Four Toros players scored in double figures. At the losing side American-Argentinian guard Romeao Ferguson (196-1997, college: Lipscomb) responded with 16 points and 8 rebounds and American forward Kiandre Gaddy (198-2001, college: Tarleton St., agency: BIG) scored 18 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Rayos de Hermosillo's coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Toros keep a position of league leader. Loser Rayos de Hermosillo keeps the seventh place with four games lost. They share the position with Mazatlan and Angeles. Toros will meet league's second-placed Obregon in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Hermosillo will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: K.Gaddy 18+5reb+1ast, R.Ferguson 16+8reb+3ast, J.Banegas 12+4ast, W.Justin 10+3reb, T.Bieshaar 9+4reb, T.Ty 6+6reb+6ast
Toros: G.Jordan 18+5reb+3ast, B.Raven 16+6reb+3ast, W.Austin 15+3reb+1ast, D.Gerard 12+2reb, D.Damien 12+2reb+3ast, J.Ra'shad 9+3reb+2ast

Obregon - Tijuana 78-79

Important game to mention about took place in Ciudad Obregon. Fourth ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (4-2) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging top-ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (4-2) 79-78 in the game for the second place. It was a key game for the second position in the league. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of Billy Preston (206-1997, college: Kansas, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording 22 points. Forward Markedric Bell (203-1999, college: PVAMU) contributed with 14 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners. Tijuana Zonkeys' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Greg Whittington (205-1993, college: Georgetown) replied with 22 points and 7 rebounds and forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) added 12 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Obregon. Five Obregon players scored in double figures. Tijuana moved-up to second place, which they share with Obregon and Frayles. Tijuana will play against Astros (#5) in Guadalajara in the next round. Obregon will play at home against the league's leader Toros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Obregon: G.Whittington 22+7reb+2ast, J.House 16+4reb+5ast, J.Josiah 15+7reb+1ast, J.Moss 13+9reb+1ast, T.Farmer 12+9reb+5ast, D.Axel 0
Tijuana: P.Billy 22+4reb, B.Markedric 14+3reb, W.Alex 10+3reb+2ast, R.Shane 8+2reb+3ast, J.Perry 7+6reb+2ast, L.Jaquan 6+4reb+1ast