CIBACOPA Round 14 (Regular Season): Tijuana beat Angeles in the most crucial game of the week

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An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Tijuana. Second ranked Tijuana Zonkeys faced 4th ranked Angeles. Host Tijuana Zonkeys (14-8) defeated guests from Ciudad de Mexico (10-10) 111-97. Tijuana outrebounded Angeles 41-26 including 28 on the defensive glass. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was forward Jaquan Lightfoot (203, college: Southeastern) who scored 25 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Guard Shane Rector (188-1994, college: Utah St.) chipped in 22 points. Swingman Trahson Burrell (201-1992, college: Memphis) produced 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tijuana maintains second position with 14-8 record having just eight point less than leader Astros. Angeles at the other side keep the fourth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Toros and Frayles. Tijuana are looking forward to face Frayles (#5) in Guasave in the next round. Angeles will play at home against Culiacan and are hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Tijuana. Second ranked Tijuana Zonkeys faced 4th ranked Angeles. Host Tijuana Zonkeys (14-8) smashed guests from Ciudad de Mexico (10-10) 111-87. The game was also dominated by American players. Guard Shane Rector (188-1994, college: Utah St.) orchestrated the victory by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 5 steals. Jaquan Lightfoot contributed with 21 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Swingman Trahson Burrell (201-1992, college: Memphis) replied with 13 points and 5 assists for Angeles. Angeles' coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Tijuana maintains second position with 14-8 record having just eight point less than leader Astros. Angeles at the other side keep the fourth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Toros and Frayles. Tijuana will play against Frayles (#5) in Guasave in the next round. Angeles will play at home against Culiacan and hope to get back on the winning track.
Undefeated leader Astros delivered the fourteenth consecutive victory on Friday night. This time they beat 5th ranked Frayles de Guasave (10-10) 106-99. American players dominated the game. Chris Perry had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. Astros' coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Melik Martin responded with 25 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. Undefeated Astros (14-0) have an impressive 14-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 14 victories in a row. Loser Frayles de Guasave dropped to the fourth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Toros and Angeles. Astros will meet Los Mochis (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Frayles will play against the league's second-placed Tijuana and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Rest of the games of round 14 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Hermosillo defeated Guaymas in a road game 103-95. Obregon beat Mazatlan at home 107-90. Toros won against Culiacan on the opponent's court 91-87. Frayles lost to undefeated Astros in a home game 95-103. Hermosillo recorded a loss to Guaymas on the road 87-91. Obregon crushed Mazatlan on its own court 94-73.
The best stats of 14th round was 23 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists by Tony Farmer of Obregon.



Frayles - Astros 99-106

Undefeated leader Astros delivered the fourteenth consecutive victory on Friday night. This time they beat 5th ranked Frayles de Guasave (10-10) 106-99. Astros made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. American players dominated the game. Forward Chris Perry (203-1994, college: LMU) had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Trey Burke (183-1992, college: Michigan) chipped in 21 points during the contest. Astros' coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Swingman Melik Martin (198-1999, college: Drexel) responded with 25 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals and guard Trey Phipps (188, college: Northeastern St., agency: Origins Sports Group) scored 28 points and 5 rebounds. Five Astros and four Frayles players scored in double figures. Astros (14-0) have an impressive 14-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 14 victories in a row. Loser Frayles de Guasave dropped to the fourth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Toros and Angeles. Astros will meet Los Mochis (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Frayles will play against the league's second-placed Tijuana and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Astros: S.Daishon 21+3reb+2ast, B.Trey 21+2reb+3ast, P.Chris 18+10reb, S.Paul 13+2reb+6ast, M.Yoanki 11+6reb+1ast, D.Tyran 10+8reb+2ast
Frayles: T.Phipps 28+5reb+3ast, M.Martin 25+9reb+4ast, S.Nelson 23+6reb+3ast, J.Pal 13+4reb+2ast, J.Jones 4+10reb+9ast, J.O'Neal 4+2reb+1ast

Tijuana - Angeles 111-97

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Tijuana. Second ranked Tijuana Zonkeys faced 4th ranked Angeles. Host Tijuana Zonkeys (14-8) defeated guests from Ciudad de Mexico (10-10) 111-97. Tijuana outrebounded Angeles 41-26 including 28 on the defensive glass. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was forward Jaquan Lightfoot (203, college: Southeastern) who scored 25 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Guard Shane Rector (188-1994, college: Utah St.) chipped in 22 points. Swingman Trahson Burrell (201-1992, college: Memphis) produced 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and guard Jeremiah Davenport (201-1999, college: Arkansas) added 22 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) respectively for the guests. Four Angeles players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tijuana maintains second position with 14-8 record having just eight point less than leader Astros. Angeles at the other side keep the fourth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Toros and Frayles. Tijuana are looking forward to face Frayles (#5) in Guasave in the next round. Angeles will play at home against Culiacan and are hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: L.Jaquan 25+8reb+4ast, R.Shane 22+4reb+3ast, W.Alex 16+5reb+2ast, D.Omar 8+3reb, J.Perry 8+3reb+1ast, M.Omar 7+4reb+1ast
Angeles: J.Davenport 22+1reb+1ast, T.Burrell 18+7reb+4ast, D.Griffin 14+2reb+2ast, R.Ona Embo 12+1reb+1ast, A.Kimmons 10+3reb+6ast, K.Nikita 10+2reb

Guaymas - Hermosillo 95-103

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 9th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas' (8-12) home loss to eighth ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (8-12) 95-103 on Friday. American-Argentinian guard Romeao Ferguson (196-1997, college: Lipscomb) scored 28 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Cameron Gooden (182-1998, college: Utah Tech) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Canadian guard Olumide Adelodun (196-2003, college: Niagara) responded with 28 points and 7 rebounds and American guard Gage Davis-McMurrin (195-1995, college: St.Cloud St.) scored 25 points and 5 rebounds. Five Hermosillo and four Guaymas players scored in double figures. Ostioneros de Guaymas' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Hermosillo maintains eighth position with 8-12 record, which they share with Guaymas. Hermosillo will meet at home bottom-ranked Mazatlan (#11) in the next round. Guaymas will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: F.Romeao 28+5reb+9ast, C.Gooden 19+5reb+2ast, J.Winston 16+3reb+1ast, G.Kiandre 13+8reb+1ast, H.Jordan 10+2reb+2ast, N.Woody 8+1reb
Guaymas: O.Adelodun 28+7reb, G.Davis-McMurrin 25+5reb+2ast, J.Bediako 15+5reb+1ast, M.Agbonkpolo 12+6reb+2ast, A.Spears 6+1reb+4ast, D.Jennings 4+4reb+2ast

Obregon - Mazatlan 107-90

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (12-6) defeated at home bottom-ranked Venados (4-16) 107-90 on Friday. Obregon dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Venados's 30. Obregon looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American power forward Justin Moss (203-1993, college: Buffalo) had a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds (on 14-of-16 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import guard Davonte Gaines (201-2000, college: Providence) chipped in 21 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. American guard Taylor Johnson (193-1994, college: Dartmouth) responded with 22 points and 5 assists and Canadian guard Devonte Bandoo (190-1996, college: Baylor) scored 23 points and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 12-6 record having just two point less than leader Astros. Mazatlan lost eleventh consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 16 games lost. Obregon will meet Toros (#6) in the next round. Mazatlan will play against Hermosillo (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obregon: M.Justin 36+12reb+1ast, G.Davonte 21+7reb+2ast, H.Jaden 18+1reb+1ast, P.Josh 11+3reb+6ast, J.Jahvari 8+7reb+2ast, W.Greg 6+4reb+5ast
Mazatlan: D.Bandoo 23+1reb+5ast, J.Taylor 22+4reb+5ast, S.Khydarius 11+5reb+2ast, C.Trapp 11+1reb+4ast, D.Quinn 8+8reb+2ast, W.Xavier 7+3reb+1ast

Culiacan - Toros 87-91

Very expected game when 10th ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (7-13) was defeated at home by fourth ranked Toros (10-10) 91-87 on Saturday. American forward Jordan Glynn (200-1989, college: SF Austin) scored 22 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Jamaican-American guard Rashad James (185-1990, college: Iona) chipped in 19 points and 5 assists during the contest. Toros' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American point guard Roddy Peters (193-1995, college: Nicholls) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists and his fellow American import forward Brandon Porter (206-1999, college: CPP, agency: Starting 5) scored 20 points and 9 rebounds. Four Toros and five Culiacan players scored in double figures. Toros maintains fourth position with 10-10 record, which they share with Frayles and Angeles. Culiacan lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 13 games lost. Toros will meet at home higher ranked Obregon (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Culiacan will play against Angeles (#4) in Ciudad de Mexico and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Toros: G.Jordan 22+6reb+3ast, J.Ra'shad 19+2reb+5ast, G.Gabriel 14+5reb+1ast, O.Franco 10+2reb+2ast, W.Austin 9+1reb, B.Raven 8+5reb+1ast
Culiacan: R.Peters 22+5reb+10ast, B.Porter 20+9reb, I.Hamilton 13+2reb+2ast, T.McCallum 12+4reb+2ast, T.Jones 11+7reb+3ast, J.Hughes III 7+3reb

Frayles - Astros 95-103

Rather predictable result when top-ranked Astros (14-0) beat on the road 5th ranked Frayles de Guasave (10-10) 103-95 on Saturday. Jamaican Tyran De Lattibeaudiere (195-1991, college: Lamar, agency: Network Sports International) had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American point guard Trey Burke (183-1992, college: Michigan) chipped in 25 points during the contest. Astros' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American guard Trey Phipps (188, college: Northeastern St., agency: Origins Sports Group) responded with 24 points and 6 rebounds and American point guard Saeed Nelson (188-1998, college: American) scored 20 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Astros have an impressive 14-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 14-0 record. Loser Frayles de Guasave dropped to the fourth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Toros and Angeles. Astros will meet Los Mochis (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Frayles will play against the league's second-placed Tijuana and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Astros: B.Trey 25+2reb+3ast, S.Daishon 22+2reb+1ast, P.Chris 19+5reb+1ast, D.Tyran 18+10reb+3ast, M.Yoanki 6+4reb+1ast, R.Karim 6+1reb+1ast
Frayles: T.Phipps 24+6reb+2ast, S.Nelson 20+4reb+2ast, M.Martin 16+3reb+2ast, J.Jones 12+5reb+3ast, J.O'Neal 9+10reb, J.Pal 7+3reb+3ast

Tijuana - Angeles 111-87

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Tijuana. Second ranked Tijuana Zonkeys faced 4th ranked Angeles. Host Tijuana Zonkeys (14-8) smashed guests from Ciudad de Mexico (10-10) 111-87. Tijuana shot 61.8 percent from the field and made 18-of-18 charity shots (100 percent !!!) during the game. Tijuana outrebounded Angeles 35-15 including a 23-12 advantage in defensive rebounds. Tijuana players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. The game was also dominated by American players. Guard Shane Rector (188-1994, college: Utah St.) orchestrated the victory by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 5 steals. Forward Jaquan Lightfoot (203, college: Southeastern) contributed with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Swingman Trahson Burrell (201-1992, college: Memphis) replied with 13 points and 5 assists and guard Dayon Griffin (195-1995, college: UCF) added 18 points in the effort for Angeles. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Angeles' coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Tijuana maintains second position with 14-8 record having just eight point less than leader Astros. Angeles at the other side keep the fourth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Toros and Frayles. Tijuana will play against Frayles (#5) in Guasave in the next round. Angeles will play at home against Culiacan and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: R.Shane 34+4reb+3ast, L.Jaquan 21+14reb+2ast, B.Markedric 18+7reb+3ast, W.Alex 17+1reb+4ast, J.Perry 13+5reb+5ast, O.Romero 2
Angeles: D.Griffin 18, T.Burrell 13+4reb+5ast, R.Ona Embo 12+1reb+1ast, A.Kimmons 10+5reb+1ast, C.Ohams 10+2reb+1ast, J.Calloway 9+3ast

Guaymas - Hermosillo 91-87

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 8th ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (8-12) was defeated on the road by ninth ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (8-12) 91-87 on Saturday. Guaymas made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. American guard Gage Davis-McMurrin (195-1995, college: St.Cloud St.) had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) to lead the charge for the winners and Canadian guard Olumide Adelodun (196-2003, college: Niagara) chipped in 9 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. American forward Kiandre Gaddy (198-2001, college: Tarleton St., agency: BIG) responded with 16 points and 8 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Cameron Gooden (182-1998, college: Utah Tech) scored 14 points and 5 assists. Four Guaymas and five Hermosillo players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Guaymas moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Hermosillo. Guaymas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hermosillo will play against Mazatlan (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Guaymas: D.Gage 26+10reb+3ast, A.Max 15+3reb, J.Daytone 12+3reb+1ast, P.Isaiah 10+6reb+1ast, A.Olumide 9+8reb+3ast, S.Amir 9+1reb+5ast
Hermosillo: W.Justin 17+5reb, K.Gaddy 16+8reb, G.Cameron 14+4reb+5ast, W.Newton 11+2reb, T.Bieshaar 11+4reb, J.Henderson 8+2reb+1ast

Obregon - Mazatlan 94-73

Everything went according to plan when third ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (12-6) outleveled at home bottom-ranked Venados (4-16) 94-73 on Saturday. Obregon outrebounded Mazatlan 43-26 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Obregon looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Mazatlan's players. American players dominated also this game. Forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) had a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and guard Josh Perkins (191-1995, college: Gonzaga, agency: Slash Sports) chipped in 12 points and 12 assists during the contest. Guard Clyde Trapp (193-1998, college: Charlotte) responded with 19 points and 5 rebounds and power forward Khydarius Smith (203-2001, college: UMBC) scored 12 points. Both teams had four players each who 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. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 12-6 record having just two point less than leader Astros. Mazatlan lost eleventh consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 16 games lost. Obregon will meet Toros (#6) in the next round. Mazatlan will play against Hermosillo (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obregon: F.Tony 23+10reb+7ast, M.Justin 18+4reb, P.Josh 12+1reb+12ast, T.Avi 11+1reb+2ast, J.Jahvari 10+8reb+1ast, H.Jaden 8+1reb
Mazatlan: C.Trapp 19+5reb+2ast, D.Bandoo 12+1reb+1ast, S.Khydarius 12+3reb+1ast, W.Xavier 10+3reb+3ast, D.Quinn 8+4reb+2ast, T.Williams 5