CIBACOPA Round 9 (Regular Season): Obregon edge Culiacan by two points

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

Eleventh-ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (3-9) made lots of trouble for first ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (9-3) on Wednesday. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon managed to secure only two-point victory 103-101. However their fans expected much easier game. Obregon looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Culiacan helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) who scored 34 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds. Guard Josh Perkins (191-1995, college: Gonzaga, agency: Slash Sports) chipped in 17 points and 13 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Roddy Peters (193-1995, college: Nicholls) who recorded 18 points and 9 assists. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-3 record. Culiacan at the other side stay at the bottom position with nine games lost. Obregon are looking forward to face Hermosillo (#8) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Culiacan will play against Guaymas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Frayles de Guasave (7-5) against sixth ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (6-6) on Tuesday night. Visiting Frayles de Guasave was crushed by Pioneros Los Mochis in Los Mochis 100-79. The game was also dominated by American players. It was a good game for center Arnett Moultrie (208-1990, college: MSU) who led his team to a victory with 21 points and 9 rebounds. Vince Edwards contributed with 13 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Swingman Melik Martin (198-1999, college: Drexel) answered with 19 points and 5 rebounds for Frayles. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Los Mochis maintains sixth place with 6-6 record. Frayles at the other side keep the second position with five games lost. They share it with Tijuana. Los Mochis will play against Angeles (#7) in Ciudad de Mexico in the next round. Frayles will play on the road against Toros (#5) in Nuevo Laredo and hope to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Frayles de Guasave (7-5) against sixth ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (6-6) on Wednesday night. Visiting Frayles de Guasave was defeated by Pioneros Los Mochis in a tough game in Los Mochis 94-99. American players dominated the game. Jared Wilson-Frame stepped up and scored 16 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. The best for the losing side was Trey Phipps with 34 points (!!!) and 5 assists. Frayles de Guasave's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Los Mochis maintains sixth place with 6-6 record. Loser Frayles de Guasave keep the second position with five games lost. They share it with Tijuana. Los Mochis will meet Angeles (#7) in the next round. Frayles will play against Toros (#5) in Nuevo Laredo and hope to secure a win.

In the last game of round 9 bottom-ranked Culiacan was crushed by Obregon in Ciudad Obregon 108-82.
The best stats of 9th round was 20 points and 7 rebounds by Rashad Smith of Los Mochis.



Obregon - Culiacan 108-82

There was no surprise when 11th ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (3-9) was crushed on the road by first ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (9-3) 108-82 on Tuesday. Obregon shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 56.0 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American players dominated the game. Guard Josh Perkins (191-1995, college: Gonzaga, agency: Slash Sports) stepped up and scored 19 points and 8 assists for the winners and guard Jaden House (193, college: URI) chipped in 22 points and 6 rebounds. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon's coach Manuel Gelpi felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was power forward Torren Jones (206-1994, college: William Penn) with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Roddy Peters (193-1995, college: Nicholls) scored 17 points and 6 assists. Five Obregon and four Culiacan players scored in double figures. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-3 record. Loser Caballeros de Culiacan stay at the bottom position with nine games lost. Obregon will meet Hermosillo (#8) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Culiacan will play against Guaymas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Obregon: H.Jaden 22+6reb+2ast, P.Josh 19+3reb+8ast, R.Alejandro 16+6reb+2ast, T.Avi 13+2ast, J.Jahvari 12+4reb+3ast, R.Jacoby 10+3reb+4ast
Culiacan: T.Jones 19+11reb+1ast, R.Peters 17+6ast, I.Hamilton 10+5reb+4ast, E.Payton-Clottey 10+3ast, J.Hughes III 7+1reb+1ast, R.Bissainthe 7+5reb+2ast

Los Mochis - Frayles 100-79

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Frayles de Guasave (7-5) against sixth ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (6-6) on Tuesday night. Visiting Frayles de Guasave was crushed by Pioneros Los Mochis in Los Mochis 100-79. Los Mochis players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. The game was also dominated by American players. It was a good game for center Arnett Moultrie (208-1990, college: MSU) who led his team to a victory with 21 points and 9 rebounds. Forward Vince Edwards (203-1996, college: Purdue) contributed with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Swingman Melik Martin (198-1999, college: Drexel) answered with 19 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Saeed Nelson (188-1998, college: American) added 15 points and 4 assists in the effort for Frayles. Five Los Mochis 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. Los Mochis maintains sixth place with 6-6 record. Frayles at the other side keep the second position with five games lost. They share it with Tijuana. Los Mochis will play against Angeles (#7) in Ciudad de Mexico in the next round. Frayles will play on the road against Toros (#5) in Nuevo Laredo and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Los Mochis: M.Arnett 21+9reb+3ast, W.Jared 15+4reb+5ast, S.Rashad 15+2reb+4ast, E.Vince 13+12reb+1ast, B.Matthew 11+5reb+8ast, P.Ryan 8+8reb+2ast
Frayles: M.Martin 19+5reb+1ast, S.Nelson 15+4reb+4ast, X.Hill-Mais 12+4reb+2ast, T.Phipps 12+4reb+1ast, M.Noah 8, J.Pal 6+7reb+3ast

Obregon - Culiacan 103-101

Eleventh-ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (3-9) made lots of trouble for first ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (9-3) on Wednesday. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon managed to secure only two-point victory 103-101. However their fans expected much easier game. Obregon looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Culiacan helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) who scored 34 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds. Guard Josh Perkins (191-1995, college: Gonzaga, agency: Slash Sports) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Roddy Peters (193-1995, college: Nicholls) who recorded 18 points and 9 assists and guard Isaac Hamilton (196-1994, college: UCLA) added 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-3 record. Culiacan at the other side stay at the bottom position with nine games lost. Obregon are looking forward to face Hermosillo (#8) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Culiacan will play against Guaymas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Obregon: F.Tony 34+8reb+1ast, P.Josh 17+3reb+13ast, H.Jaden 14+7reb+2ast, G.Davonte 12+9reb, J.Jahvari 12+2reb, R.Alejandro 5+2reb
Culiacan: R.Peters 18+4reb+9ast, E.Payton-Clottey 17+2reb+1ast, I.Hamilton 15+9reb+4ast, J.Hughes III 13+4reb+1ast, J.Montgomery 12+10reb, B.Porter 9+4reb+1ast

Los Mochis - Frayles 99-94

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Frayles de Guasave (7-5) against sixth ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (6-6) on Wednesday night. Visiting Frayles de Guasave was defeated by Pioneros Los Mochis in a tough game in Los Mochis 94-99. American players dominated the game. Jared Wilson-Frame (196-1996, college: Pittsburgh) stepped up and scored 16 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners and guard Rashad Smith (193, college: Idaho) chipped in 20 points and 7 rebounds. Smith is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. The best for the losing side was guard Trey Phipps (188, college: Northeastern St.) with 34 points (!!!) and 5 assists and guard Jemerrio Jones (196-1995, college: NM State) scored 9 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Five Los Mochis and four Frayles players scored in double figures. Frayles de Guasave's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Los Mochis maintains sixth place with 6-6 record. Loser Frayles de Guasave keep the second position with five games lost. They share it with Tijuana. Los Mochis will meet Angeles (#7) in the next round. Frayles will play against Toros (#5) in Nuevo Laredo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Los Mochis: S.Rashad 20+7reb+2ast, M.Arnett 19+5reb+1ast, P.Ryan 18+7reb+1ast, W.Jared 16+6reb+8ast, B.Matthew 14+2reb+7ast, E.Vince 7+4reb
Frayles: T.Phipps 34+2reb+5ast, X.Hill-Mais 17+3reb+1ast, M.Martin 15+3reb+3ast, M.Noah 13+3reb+1ast, J.Jones 9+11reb+5ast, S.Nelson 4