CIBACOPA Round 10 (Regular Season): #1 Obregon is defeated by Hermosillo

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was another loss of top-ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (9-5) on the court of eighth ranked Rayos de Hermosillo on Friday night. Visitors were edged by Rayos de Hermosillo 87-86. Hermosillo made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. American guard Cameron Gooden (182-1998, college: Utah Tech) scored 25 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American-Argentinian guard Romeao Ferguson (196-1997, college: Lipscomb) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) responded with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds. Hermosillo (6-6) moved-up to seventh place. Obregon at the other side still keeps top position with five games lost. They share it with Tijuana. Hermosillo are looking forward to face higher ranked Astros (#6) in Guadalajara in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Obregon will play on the road against Culiacan (#10) and is hoping to win this game.
Very significant was Los Mochis' (#7) 98-85 road victory against 6th ranked Angeles. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Angeles. Americans were the main players on the court. Jared Wilson-Frame (196-1996, college: Pittsburgh) notched 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Arnett Moultrie supported him with 17 points and 9 rebounds. Even 25 points by swingman Trahson Burrell (201-1992, college: Memphis) did not help to save the game for Angeles. Los Mochis (7-7) moved-up to fifth place. Angeles at the other side dropped to the eighth position with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
A very close game took place in Hermosillo between Rayos de Hermosillo and Halcones de Ciudad Obregon. Eighth ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (6-6) got a very close home victory over top-ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (9-5). Rayos de Hermosillo managed to escape with a 1-point win 90-89 on Saturday evening. Kiandre Gaddy fired 22 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Rayos de Hermosillo's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Justin Moss produced 22 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Hermosillo moved-up to seventh place. Loser Halcones de Ciudad Obregon still keeps top position with five games lost. They share it with Tijuana. Hermosillo will meet at home higher ranked Astros (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Obregon will play against Culiacan (#10) and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 10: Los Mochis were destroyed by Angeles on the opponent's court 115-84. Tijuana managed to outperform Mazatlan in a home game 91-88. Bottom-ranked Culiacan recorded a loss to Guaymas on the road 105-92. Toros were defeated by Frayles on its own court 85-95. Mazatlan was beaten by Tijuana in a road game 107-98. Guaymas lost to Culiacan at home 87-89. Frayles unfortunately lost to Toros on the opponent's court 87-101.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 22 points and 8 rebounds by Jordan Glynn of Toros.



Angeles - Los Mochis 115-84

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 7th ranked Pioneros Los Mochis' (7-7) road loss to sixth ranked Angeles (6-8) 84-115 on Friday. Angeles looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Los Mochis' players. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Swingman Trahson Burrell (201-1992, college: Memphis) fired 22 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Guard Dayon Griffin (195-1995, college: UCF) chipped in 19 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Angeles' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Ryan Pearson (198-1990, college: GMU, agency: Inception Sports) produced 15 points and 8 rebounds and guard Rashad Smith (193, college: Idaho) added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Angeles and four Los Mochis players scored in double figures. Angeles have a solid three-game winning streak. Despite that victory Angeles went down to eighth position due to points difference. Loser Pioneros Los Mochis dropped to the fifth place with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Angeles: B.Trahson 22+7reb+6ast, D.Jeremiah 20+2reb, G.Dayon 19+5reb+5ast, O.Renathan 16+4reb+5ast, C.Jacob 13+4reb+2ast, K.Antwan 10+3reb+6ast
Los Mochis: R.Smith 16+5reb+1ast, R.Pearson 15+8reb+3ast, M.Butler 15+3reb+2ast, A.Moultrie 13+5reb, J.Wilson-Frame 9+4reb+1ast, E.Thompson 6+6reb+1ast

Tijuana - Mazatlan 91-88

Very predictable result when third ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (9-5) edged at home bottom-ranked Venados (4-10) 91-88 on Friday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. American guard Drew Buggs (190-1997, college: Winthrop) fired 26 points and 7 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. Nigerian-American power forward TK Edogi (203-1994, college: Iona) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds. Four Tijuana Zonkeys players scored in double figures. Tijuana Zonkeys' coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. American guard Jeff Ledbetter (191-1988, college: Idaho, agency: Slash Sports) produced 20 points and 4 assists and his fellow American import guard Clyde Trapp (193-1998, college: Charlotte) added 22 points respectively for lost side. Tijuana Zonkeys have a solid three-game winning streak. They used an opportunity after Obregon lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position. Mazatlan lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with ten games lost. They share the position with Culiacan. Tijuana will meet bottom-ranked Mazatlan (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Mazatlan will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: B.Drew 26+4reb+7ast, E.TK 15+6reb, D.Omar 10+4reb+3ast, J.Perry 10+6reb+1ast, A.Olivas-Baca 9+3reb+2ast, N.Jabari 5+1reb
Mazatlan: C.Trapp 22+2reb+2ast, J.Ledbetter 20+4reb+4ast, W.Xavier 15+1reb, T.Robinson 12+4reb, J.Taylor 8+5reb+5ast, T.Thompson 5+15reb+1ast

Hermosillo - Obregon 87-86

The most surprising game was another loss of top-ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (9-5) on the court of eighth ranked Rayos de Hermosillo on Friday night. Visitors were edged by Rayos de Hermosillo 87-86. Hermosillo made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. American guard Cameron Gooden (182-1998, college: Utah Tech) scored 25 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American-Argentinian guard Romeao Ferguson (196-1997, college: Lipscomb) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) responded with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Josh Perkins (191-1995, college: Gonzaga, agency: Slash Sports) scored 6 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Hermosillo (6-6) moved-up to seventh place. Obregon at the other side still keeps top position with five games lost. They share it with Tijuana. Hermosillo are looking forward to face higher ranked Astros (#6) in Guadalajara in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Obregon will play on the road against Culiacan (#10) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: C.Gooden 25+4reb+4ast, F.Romeao 17+5reb+3ast, J.Winston 11+11reb+1ast, G.Kiandre 9+8reb, B.Jorge 8+1reb, T.Toney 7+4reb+4ast
Obregon: T.Farmer 27+13reb+2ast, J.House 13+5reb+1ast, J.Moss 13+3reb, D.Gaines 9+8reb+1ast, A.Reyna 9+4reb+1ast, J.Perkins 6+9reb+5ast

Guaymas - Culiacan 105-92

Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (4-10) was defeated on the road by ninth ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (4-8) 105-92 on Friday. Guaymas made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Guard Gage Davis-McMurrin (195-1995, college: St.Cloud St.) fired 28 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Forward Isaiah Powell (198-1999, college: Vermont) chipped in 23 points and 8 assists. Ostioneros de Guaymas' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Brandon Porter (206-1999, college: CPP, agency: Starting 5) produced 18 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Roddy Peters (193-1995, college: Nicholls) added 20 points respectively for lost side. Five Guaymas and four Culiacan players scored in double figures. Guaymas maintains ninth position with 4-8 record. Culiacan lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Mazatlan. Guaymas will meet at home higher ranked Toros (#4) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Culiacan will play against the league's leader Obregon (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Guaymas: D.Gage 28+6reb+3ast, P.Isaiah 23+3reb+8ast, B.Jaden 13+12reb+1ast, K.Lander 13+4reb+2ast, S.Amir 12+4reb+2ast, A.Max 6+4reb+1ast
Culiacan: R.Peters 20+3reb+2ast, E.Payton-Clottey 19+1reb+1ast, B.Porter 18+6reb+2ast, T.Jones 15+6reb, J.Hughes III 8+5reb+1ast, I.Hamilton 6+1reb+4ast

Angeles - Los Mochis 85-98

Very significant was Los Mochis' (#7) 98-85 road victory against 6th ranked Angeles. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Angeles. Pioneros Los Mochis made 16-of-18 charity shots (88.9 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Angeles' players. Americans were the main players on the court. Jared Wilson-Frame (196-1996, college: Pittsburgh) notched 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and center Arnett Moultrie (208-1990, college: MSU) supported him with 17 points and 9 rebounds. Even 25 points by swingman Trahson Burrell (201-1992, college: Memphis) did not help to save the game for Angeles. Guard Dayon Griffin (195-1995, college: UCF) added 17 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Los Mochis (7-7) moved-up to fifth place. Angeles at the other side dropped to the eighth position with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Los Mochis: P.Ryan 19+3reb+2ast, S.Rashad 19+3reb+4ast, W.Jared 18+5reb+4ast, M.Arnett 17+9reb+1ast, B.Matthew 8+3reb+5ast, E.Jawun 8+3reb+7ast
Angeles: T.Burrell 25+3reb+1ast, D.Griffin 17+6reb+3ast, A.Kimmons 15+6reb+2ast, J.Davenport 12+6reb+1ast, R.Ona Embo 11+1reb+1ast, C.Ohams 5+8reb+1ast

Toros - Frayles 85-95

Everything went according to plan in Nuevo Laredo where third ranked Frayles de Guasave (8-6) beat 6th ranked Toros (7-5) 95-85 on Saturday. American forward Xavier Hill-Mais (202-1996, college: Oakland, agency: JCK Sports Group) fired 21 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Saeed Nelson (188-1998, college: American) chipped in 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. American forward Jordan Glynn (200-1989, college: SF Austin) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds and the former international Gabriel Giron (192-1988) added 12 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Toros' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Frayles maintains third position with 8-6 record behind leader Obregon. Toros lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth place with five games lost. Frayles will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Toros will play against Guaymas (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Frayles: H.Xavier 21+7reb+2ast, P.Trey 19+3reb+2ast, N.Sa'eed 18+5reb+5ast, P.Jay 18+6reb, N.McDavid 8+4reb+1ast, J.Jemerrio 7+14reb+5ast
Toros: J.Glynn 18+11reb+2ast, R.Barber 12+4reb, G.Giron 12+8reb+3ast, G.DeVaughn 11+5reb, F.Ordenes 9+4reb+1ast, R.James 8+1reb+1ast

Tijuana - Mazatlan 107-98

There was no surprise when 10th ranked Venados (4-10) were defeated on the road by third ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (9-5) 107-98 on Saturday. American guard Shane Rector (188-1994, college: Utah St.) fired 23 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Trinidad and Tobago center Jabari Narcis (206-1997, college: UT Arlington, agency: MSG) chipped in 20 points and 9 rebounds. Tijuana Zonkeys' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Clyde Trapp (193-1998, college: Charlotte) produced 20 points and 5 assists and his fellow American import Tyree Robinson (196-1995, college: ETAMU, agency: Haylett Sports) added 18 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Tijuana Zonkeys have a solid three-game winning streak. They used an opportunity after Obregon lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position. Mazatlan lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with ten games lost. They share the position with Culiacan. Tijuana will meet bottom-ranked Mazatlan (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Mazatlan will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: R.Shane 23+5reb+3ast, E.TK 22+6reb, N.Jabari 20+9reb+1ast, W.Alex 11+4reb+5ast, B.Drew 10+4reb+4ast, B.Markedric 10+3reb+3ast
Mazatlan: C.Trapp 20+3reb+5ast, T.Robinson 18+5reb+2ast, D.Quinn 16+6reb+1ast, J.Taylor 13+2reb+3ast, T.Thompson 13+10reb+1ast, J.Ledbetter 9+4reb+5ast

Hermosillo - Obregon 90-89

A very close game took place in Hermosillo between Rayos de Hermosillo and Halcones de Ciudad Obregon. Eighth ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (6-6) got a very close home victory over top-ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (9-5). Rayos de Hermosillo managed to escape with a 1-point win 90-89 on Saturday evening. American forward Kiandre Gaddy (198-2001, college: Tarleton St., agency: BIG) fired 22 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American-Argentinian guard Romeao Ferguson (196-1997, college: Lipscomb) chipped in 26 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Rayos de Hermosillo's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American power forward Justin Moss (203-1993, college: Buffalo) produced 22 points and 6 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Davonte Gaines (201-2000, college: Providence) added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Obregon players scored in double figures. Hermosillo moved-up to seventh place. Loser Halcones de Ciudad Obregon still keeps top position with five games lost. They share it with Tijuana. Hermosillo will meet at home higher ranked Astros (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Obregon will play against Culiacan (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: F.Romeao 26+4reb+2ast, G.Kiandre 22+9reb+2ast, T.Toney 12+3reb+1ast, J.Winston 8+1reb, C.Gooden 7+2reb+6ast, B.Jorge 6+2ast
Obregon: J.Moss 22+6reb, D.Gaines 17+6reb+1ast, J.Perkins 13+8ast, J.House 12+6reb+4ast, T.Farmer 11+3reb+1ast, J.Josiah 6+4reb

Guaymas - Culiacan 87-89

There was a small surprise when eleventh ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (4-10) edged on the road 9th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (4-8) 89-87 on Saturday. Culiacan forced 20 Guaymas turnovers. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Forward Ralph Bissainthe (201-1999, college: CMU) fired 30 points for the winners. point guard Roddy Peters (193-1995, college: Nicholls) chipped in 19 points and 5 assists. Four Caballeros de Culiacan players scored in double figures. point guard Amir Spears (190-2001, college: UTSA) produced 28 points and guard Gage Davis-McMurrin (195-1995, college: St.Cloud St.) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Culiacan moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Mazatlan. Loser Ostioneros de Guaymas keep the ninth position with eight games lost. Culiacan will meet at home league's leader Obregon in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Guaymas will play against Toros (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Culiacan: B.Ralph 30+3reb, P.Roddy 19+4reb+5ast, J.Torren 16+9reb+3ast, P.Brandon 10+6reb+1ast, P.Emmanuel 9+2reb+2ast, H.Johnny 3+5reb
Guaymas: A.Spears 28+2reb+3ast, G.Davis-McMurrin 17+5reb+3ast, J.Bediako 12+10reb+3ast, M.Agbonkpolo 8+6reb+2ast, I.Powell 8+1reb+4ast, L.Khristian 7+1reb+1ast

Toros - Frayles 101-87

There was a minor upset in Nuevo Laredo where one of their biggest challengers Frayles de Guasave (8-6) was defeated by sixth ranked Toros (7-5) 101-87 on Sunday. Toros made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. American forward Jordan Glynn (200-1989, college: SF Austin) fired 22 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Chilean point guard Franco Ordenes (181-1992) chipped in 8 points and 8 assists. Toros' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American-South Sudanese forward Jay Pal (206-2000, college: SDSU, agency: JCK Sports Group) produced 23 points and 5 rebounds and American point guard Saeed Nelson (188-1998, college: American) added 16 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Four Toros and five Frayles players scored in double figures. Toros moved-up to fourth place. Loser Frayles de Guasave keep the third position with six games lost. Toros will meet Guaymas (#9) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Frayles will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Toros: G.Jordan 22+8reb, J.Ra'shad 15+1reb+1ast, G.Gabriel 13+4reb+1ast, W.Austin 13+2reb+2ast, B.Raven 11+5reb, D.Gerard 8+4reb+1ast
Frayles: J.Pal 23+5reb+3ast, T.Phipps 19+4reb+4ast, S.Nelson 16+9reb+5ast, M.Martin 12+1reb+3ast, M.Noah 10+4reb+1ast, X.Hill-Mais 5+2reb