CIBACOPA Round 18 (Regular Season): Frayles lose to Hermosillo

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game in the last round took place in Hermosillo between third ranked Frayles de Guasave (17-11) and ninth ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (10-18) on Tuesday night. Frayles de Guasave was edged by Rayos de Hermosillo in a tough game on the road 84-87. Hermosillo looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Hermosillo made 9 blocks. It was a good game for American forward Kiandre Gaddy (198-2001, college: Tarleton St., agency: BIG) who led his team to a victory with 15 points and 7 rebounds. The other American import guard Jordan Henderson (196-1999, college: Canisius) contributed with 14 points and 5 assists for the winners. Rayos de Hermosillo's coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. American guard Jemerrio Jones (196-1995, college: NM State, agency: JCK Sports Group) replied with 5 points, 16 rebounds and 9 assists for Frayles. Hermosillo maintains ninth position with 10-18 record. Frayles at the other side keep the third place with 11 games lost. Hermosillo are looking forward to face higher ranked Los Mochis (#7) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Frayles will play against Culiacan (#10) and are hoping to win this game.
An interesting game for Astros (21-1) which hosted in Guadalajara second-best Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (17-9). First ranked Astros had an easy win 105-83. American players dominated the game. Forward Chris Perry (203-1994, college: LMU) scored 24 points and 8 rebounds (on 12-of-14 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and Trey Burke chipped in 21 points and 7 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Josh Perkins (191-1995, college: Gonzaga, agency: Slash Sports) with 20 points and 6 assists. 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 an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 21-1 record. Obregon at the other side keeps the second place with nine games lost. Astros will play against Toros (#6) in Nuevo Laredo in the next round where they are favorite. Obregon will play at home against Guaymas (#8) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
An interesting game for Astros (21-1) which hosted in Guadalajara second-best Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (17-9). First ranked Astros had an easy win 91-76. Trey Burke notched 21 points to lead the effort. Even 15 points and 9 rebounds by Jahvari Josiah did not help to save the game for Obregon. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Astros have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 21-1 record. Loser Halcones de Ciudad Obregon keeps the second place with nine games lost. Astros will meet Toros (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Obregon will play against Guaymas (#8) and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 18: bottom-ranked Mazatlan was beaten by Angeles on the road 89-78. Tijuana won against Toros on its own court 90-83. Los Mochis managed to outperform Guaymas in a road game 115-110. Angeles managed to beat Mazatlan at home 85-80. Toros defeated Tijuana on the opponent's court 94-82. Hermosillo was beaten by Frayles in a home game 79-90. Los Mochis destroyed Guaymas on the road 109-87.
The most impressive performance of 18th round was 30 points and 5 rebounds by Jared Wilson-Frame of Los Mochis.



Angeles - Mazatlan 89-78

No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Angeles (15-13) beat bottom-ranked Venados (5-21) in Ciudad de Mexico 89-78 on Tuesday. Angeles looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American swingman Trahson Burrell (201-1992, college: Memphis) notched 20 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and Nigerian-American forward Chuba Ohams (206-1997, college: Fordham, agency: Octagon Europe) supported him with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Even 23 points and 5 rebounds by Canadian guard Devonte Bandoo (190-1996, college: Baylor) did not help to save the game for Mazatlan. American center Dakota Quinn (206-1997, college: MNU) added 15 points and 8 rebounds. Five Angeles and four Mazatlan players scored in double figures. Angeles maintains fifth position with 15-13 record. Mazatlan lost fourth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 21 lost games. Angeles will meet at home higher ranked Tijuana (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Mazatlan will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: D.Bandoo 23+5reb+1ast, D.Quinn 15+8reb+2ast, C.Trapp 13+5reb+5ast, A.Nelson 10+5reb+5ast, J.Franca 7+3reb+2ast, B.Taylor 4+1reb
Angeles: B.Trahson 20+4reb+4ast, O.Renathan 14+1reb+1ast, D.Jeremiah 12+5reb+2ast, C.Jacob 12+7reb+5ast, O.Chuba 12+12reb+1ast, K.Antwan 10+8reb+6ast

Astros - Obregon 105-83

An interesting game for Astros (21-1) which hosted in Guadalajara second-best Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (17-9). First ranked Astros had an easy win 105-83. Astros outrebounded Obregon 47-25 including a 33-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Astros players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. American players dominated the game. Forward Chris Perry (203-1994, college: LMU) scored 24 points and 8 rebounds (on 12-of-14 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Trey Burke (183-1992, college: Michigan) chipped in 21 points and 7 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Josh Perkins (191-1995, college: Gonzaga, agency: Slash Sports) with 20 points and 6 assists and power forward Justin Moss (203-1993, college: Buffalo) scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. 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. Astros have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 21-1 record. Obregon at the other side keeps the second place with nine games lost. Astros will play against Toros (#6) in Nuevo Laredo in the next round where they are favorite. Obregon will play at home against Guaymas (#8) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Obregon: J.Perkins 20+6ast, J.Moss 16+8reb, J.House 13+2reb+2ast, J.Josiah 10+5reb+2ast, T.Farmer 9+4reb+1ast, A.Reyna 9+2reb+1ast
Astros: P.Chris 24+8reb+2ast, B.Trey 21+4reb+7ast, S.Daishon 20+7reb+4ast, T.Sindarius 15+5reb+3ast, M.Mitchell 9+14reb+1ast, D.Tyran 8+2reb+2ast

Tijuana - Toros 90-83

Rather expected game when 6th ranked Toros (13-13) lost on the road to fourth ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (16-12) 90-83 on Tuesday. Tijuana made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. American forward Markedric Bell (203-1999, college: PVAMU) notched 21 points and 9 rebounds (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) to lead the effort and Syrian-American guard Amauri Hardy (188-1998, college: Oregon) supported him with 23 points. Even 20 points and 7 rebounds by American forward Michael Myers (206-1992, college: UMES, agency: Diamond Sports) did not help to save the game for Toros. The former international Gabriel Giron (192-1988) added 17 points and 8 rebounds. Four Tijuana and five Toros players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tijuana maintains fourth position with 16-12 record. Loser Toros keep the sixth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Los Mochis. Tijuana will meet Angeles (#5) in the next round. Toros will play against the league's leader Astros and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Toros: M.Myers 20+7reb+2ast, G.Giron 17+8reb+3ast, J.Glynn 15+3reb+1ast, R.James 10+2reb+1ast, F.Ordenes 10+2reb+5ast, I.Montano 6+2reb+1ast
Tijuana: H.Amauri 23+4reb+2ast, B.Markedric 21+9reb+2ast, W.Alex 17+3reb+4ast, L.Jaquan 14+12reb, B.Dee 6+1reb, G.Charles 4

Hermosillo - Frayles 87-84

The most important game in the last round took place in Hermosillo between third ranked Frayles de Guasave (17-11) and ninth ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (10-18) on Tuesday night. Frayles de Guasave was edged by Rayos de Hermosillo in a tough game on the road 84-87. Hermosillo looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Hermosillo made 9 blocks. It was a good game for American forward Kiandre Gaddy (198-2001, college: Tarleton St., agency: BIG) who led his team to a victory with 15 points and 7 rebounds. The other American import guard Jordan Henderson (196-1999, college: Canisius) contributed with 14 points and 5 assists for the winners. Rayos de Hermosillo's coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. American guard Jemerrio Jones (196-1995, college: NM State, agency: JCK Sports Group) replied with 5 points, 16 rebounds and 9 assists and British V.Islands guard DMoi Hodge (193-1998, college: Missouri) added 15 points and 4 assists in the effort for Frayles. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Hermosillo maintains ninth position with 10-18 record. Frayles at the other side keep the third place with 11 games lost. Hermosillo are looking forward to face higher ranked Los Mochis (#7) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Frayles will play against Culiacan (#10) and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Frayles: O.Octavio 18+3reb+2ast, T.Phipps 16+2reb, D.Hodge 15+4reb+4ast, R.Monyyong 12+7reb+2ast, M.Martin 12+4reb+4ast, J.Pal 6+3reb+2ast
Hermosillo: G.Kiandre 15+7reb+2ast, H.Jordan 14+1reb+5ast, C.Donald 11+2reb+3ast, F.RJ 10+1reb+3ast, B.Terrell 8+4reb+1ast, C.Gooden 7+2reb+3ast

Guaymas - Los Mochis 110-115

The game between closely ranked teams ended with seventh ranked Pioneros Los Mochis' (13-13) road victory over 8th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (10-16) 115-110 on Tuesday. American players dominated also this game. Center Arnett Moultrie (208-1990, college: MSU) notched a double-double by scoring 27 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Jawun Evans (185-1996, college: OK State) supported him with 12 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Pioneros Los Mochis' coach Marcelo Elusich allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 31 points and 4 assists by point guard Amir Spears (190-2001, college: UTSA) did not help to save the game for Guaymas. Guard Gage Davis-McMurrin (195-1995, college: St.Cloud St.) added 22 points and 11 rebounds. Four Los Mochis and five Guaymas players scored in double figures. Los Mochis moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Toros. Guaymas lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 16 games lost. Los Mochis will meet at home Hermosillo (#9) in the next round. Guaymas will play against the league's second-placed Obregon in Ciudad Obregon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Guaymas: A.Spears 31+3reb+4ast, G.Davis-McMurrin 22+11reb+2ast, T.Roberts 22+2reb+5ast, I.Powell 15+9reb+2ast, D.Jennings 12+5reb+3ast, J.Bediako 5+6reb+1ast
Los Mochis: M.Arnett 27+11reb+1ast, B.Matthew 17+2reb+4ast, W.Jared 15+1reb+2ast, E.Jawun 12+5reb+6ast, A.Jordan 12+3reb+1ast, S.Rashad 11+3reb+2ast

Angeles - Mazatlan 85-80

Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Venados (5-21) lost to fifth ranked Angeles (15-13) in Ciudad de Mexico 80-85 on Wednesday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Nigerian-American forward Chuba Ohams (206-1997, college: Fordham, agency: Octagon Europe) notched a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and American swingman Trahson Burrell (201-1992, college: Memphis) supported him with 13 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists. Even a double-double of 16 points and 16 rebounds by American center Dakota Quinn (206-1997, college: MNU) did not help to save the game for Mazatlan. His fellow American import guard Anthony Nelson (193-1998, college: Manhattan) added 20 points. Four Angeles and five Mazatlan players scored in double figures. Venados' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Angeles maintains fifth position with 15-13 record. Mazatlan lost fourth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 21 lost games. Angeles will meet at home higher ranked Tijuana (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Mazatlan will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: A.Nelson 20+2reb+3ast, C.Trapp 16+7reb+2ast, D.Quinn 16+16reb+1ast, D.Bandoo 11+2reb+1ast, D.White 11+8reb, J.Taylor 4+4reb+3ast
Angeles: O.Chuba 21+11reb+1ast, K.Antwan 14+6reb+2ast, D.Jeremiah 14+2reb, B.Trahson 13+8reb+11ast, C.Jacob 9+4reb+1ast, B.Terrell 8+2reb+2ast

Astros - Obregon 91-76

An interesting game for Astros (21-1) which hosted in Guadalajara second-best Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (17-9). First ranked Astros had an easy win 91-76. American point guard Trey Burke (183-1992, college: Michigan) notched 21 points to lead the effort and Jamaican Tyran De Lattibeaudiere (195-1991, college: Lamar, agency: Network Sports International) supported him with 15 points and 6 rebounds. Even 15 points and 9 rebounds by American-Puerto Rican guard Jahvari Josiah (193-1993, college: Coppin St.) did not help to save the game for Obregon. American forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) added 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. 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. Astros have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 21-1 record. Loser Halcones de Ciudad Obregon keeps the second place with nine games lost. Astros will meet Toros (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Obregon will play against Guaymas (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obregon: J.House 20+4reb+1ast, J.Josiah 15+9reb+2ast, T.Farmer 14+7reb+4ast, J.Moss 14+5reb, G.Whittington 6+6reb+1ast, A.Toomer 6+5reb
Astros: B.Trey 21+2reb+2ast, D.Tyran 15+6reb+1ast, T.Sindarius 14+3reb+2ast, A.Moises 11+1reb, P.Chris 10+8reb+1ast, M.Mitchell 7+6reb+3ast

Tijuana - Toros 82-94

There was a small surprise when sixth ranked Toros (13-13) defeated on the road 4th ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (16-12) 94-82 on Wednesday. Toros dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Tijuana Zonkeys's 22 and made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. The former international Gabriel Giron (192-1988) notched 19 points to lead the effort and American guard Daniel Bejarano (193-1991, college: Colorado St.) supported him with 15 points and 5 rebounds. Even 18 points and 6 rebounds by American forward Perry Jones III (211-1991, college: Baylor) did not help to save the game for Tijuana. His fellow American import power forward Alex Williams (203-1993) added 13 points and 4 assists. Five Toros and four Tijuana players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Toros maintains sixth position with 13-13 record, which they share with Los Mochis. Loser Tijuana Zonkeys keeps the fourth place with 12 games lost. Toros will meet at home league's leader Astros in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Tijuana will play against Angeles in Ciudad de Mexico and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: P.Jones III 18+6reb+3ast, A.Williams 13+4reb+4ast, O.De Haro 12+3reb+4ast, T.Edogi 11+7reb+1ast, D.Barnes 9+4reb, A.Hardy 8+2reb
Toros: G.Gabriel 19+4reb+2ast, B.Daniel 15+5reb+2ast, J.Ra'shad 14+4reb+2ast, M.Ivan 13+3reb+4ast, D.Gerard 12+2reb+2ast, M.Michael 11+6reb+2ast

Hermosillo - Frayles 79-90

There was no surprise when 9th ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (10-18) lost at home to third ranked Frayles de Guasave (17-11) 90-79 on Wednesday. Frayles had a 32-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Frayles made 8 blocks. American guard Octavio Octavio (193, college: Keene St.) notched 18 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and American-South Sudanese forward Jay Pal (206-2000, college: SDSU, agency: JCK Sports Group) supported him with 14 points and 8 rebounds. Five Frayles de Guasave players scored in double figures. Even 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists by American guard Jordan Henderson (196-1999, college: Canisius) did not help to save the game for Hermosillo. His fellow American import guard RJ Felton (190-2002, college: ECU, agency: MSG) added 18 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Frayles maintains third position with 17-11 record having two point less than leader Astros. Loser Rayos de Hermosillo keeps the ninth place with 18 games lost. Frayles will meet Culiacan (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Hermosillo will play against Los Mochis and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: R.Felton 18+3reb+1ast, J.Henderson 13+7reb+5ast, D.Carey 10+1reb+3ast, B.Martinez 9+12reb+1ast, T.Bieshaar 9+3reb+2ast, K.Gaddy 7+2ast
Frayles: O.Octavio 18+5reb+2ast, M.Melik 16+2reb+2ast, P.Jay 14+8reb+1ast, P.Trey 11+4reb+3ast, M.Ruot 10+4reb, H.D'Moi 10+3reb+4ast

Guaymas - Los Mochis 87-109

The game between closely ranked teams ended with seventh ranked Pioneros Los Mochis' (13-13) road victory over 8th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (10-16) 109-87 on Wednesday. American Jared Wilson-Frame (196-1996, college: Pittsburgh) notched 30 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import center Arnett Moultrie (208-1990, college: MSU) supported him with 22 points and 9 rebounds. Five Pioneros Los Mochis players scored in double figures. Even 21 points and 8 rebounds by Canadian center Jaden Bediako (208-2000, college: Seton Hall) did not help to save the game for Guaymas. American point guard Amir Spears (190-2001, college: UTSA) added 17 points and 5 assists. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Los Mochis moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Toros. Guaymas lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 16 games lost. Los Mochis will meet at home Hermosillo (#9) in the next round. Guaymas will play against the league's second-placed Obregon in Ciudad Obregon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Guaymas: J.Bediako 21+8reb, M.Agbonkpolo 18+3reb, A.Spears 17+1reb+5ast, B.Rivera 8+6reb, D.Jennings 6+3reb+3ast, R.Daniel 5+1reb+1ast
Los Mochis: W.Jared 30+5reb+1ast, M.Arnett 22+9reb+2ast, E.Jawun 13+3reb+5ast, P.Ryan 10+3reb+2ast, G.Eric 10+7reb+1ast, B.Matthew 7+3reb+2ast