CIBACOPA Round 20 (Regular Season): Frayles beat Obregon in the most crucial game of the week

The Regular Season in CIBACOPA is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 4 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Guasave. Third ranked Frayles de Guasave faced second-ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon. Host Frayles de Guasave (19-13) smashed guests from Ciudad Obregon (18-12) 122-86. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Frayles dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Halcones de Ciudad Obregon's 38. Frayles forced 22 Obregon turnovers and outrebounded them 52-35 including 37 on the defensive glass. Frayles looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Frayles made 8 blocks. The best player for the winners was American swingman Melik Martin (198-1999, college: Drexel) who scored 27 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). American-South Sudanese forward Jay Pal (206-2000, college: SDSU, agency: JCK Sports Group) chipped in 25 points and 9 rebounds. American guard Josh Perkins (191-1995, college: Gonzaga, agency: Slash Sports) produced 16 points and 9 assists for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Frayles moved-up to second place. Obregon lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third position with 12 games lost. Frayles will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Obregon will play on the road against Mazatlan and is hoping to win this game.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Guasave. Third ranked Frayles de Guasave faced second-ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon. Host Frayles de Guasave (19-13) smashed guests from Ciudad Obregon (18-12) 137-118. It was a key game for the second position in the league. American guard Octavio Octavio (193, college: Keene St.) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). DMoi Hodge contributed with 31 points for the winners. Frayles de Guasave's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American-Puerto Rican guard Jahvari Josiah (193-1993, college: Coppin St.) replied with 32 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for Obregon. Frayles moved-up to second place. Obregon lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third position with 12 games lost. Frayles will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Obregon will play on the road against Mazatlan and hopes to get back on the winning track.
An interesting game where host Hermosillo (#8) won against higher ranked Angeles 97-86 on Friday evening. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of RJ Felton who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals. Rayos de Hermosillo's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Trahson Burrell responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists. Hermosillo have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain eighth position with 13-19 record, which they share with Culiacan. Angeles at the other side keep the fourth place with 14 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Rest of the games of round 20 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Astros defeated Toros in Guadalajara 98-93. Tijuana was beaten by Culiacan at home 82-86. Guaymas won against Toros on the opponent's court 104-93. Astros outscored Mazatlan in a home game 122-74. Culiacan rolled over Tijuana on the road 114-94. Hermosillo was defeated by Angeles on its own court 89-93.



Toros - Astros 93-98

There was no surprise in Nuevo Laredo where 6th ranked Toros (13-16) were defeated by first ranked Astros (24-1) 98-93 on Thursday. Astros made 29-of-37 free shots (78.4 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of Cuban forward Yoanki Mencia (198-1997) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and Jamaican Tyran De Lattibeaudiere (195-1991, college: Lamar, agency: Network Sports International) who added 16 points during the contest. Astros' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American guard Daniel Bejarano (193-1991, college: Colorado St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Avry Holmes (185-1994, college: Clemson) scored 21 points and 6 assists. Five Astros and four Toros players scored in double figures. Astros have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 24-1 record. Toros lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh place with 16 games lost. Astros will meet Guaymas (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Toros will play against Guaymas and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Toros: D.Bejarano 24+12reb+2ast, A.Holmes 21+2reb+6ast, M.Myers 15+8reb+4ast, G.Giron 13+2reb+1ast, R.James 9+2reb+1ast, I.Montano 5+1ast
Astros: M.Yoanki 20+10reb+2ast, D.Tyran 16+4reb+1ast, M.Mitchell 14+2reb, A.Victor 11+3reb+4ast, T.Sindarius 10+7reb+3ast, A.Moises 8+1reb+2ast

Frayles - Obregon 122-86

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Guasave. Third ranked Frayles de Guasave faced second-ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon. Host Frayles de Guasave (19-13) smashed guests from Ciudad Obregon (18-12) 122-86. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Frayles dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Halcones de Ciudad Obregon's 38. Frayles forced 22 Obregon turnovers and outrebounded them 52-35 including 37 on the defensive glass. Frayles looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Frayles made 8 blocks. The best player for the winners was American swingman Melik Martin (198-1999, college: Drexel) who scored 27 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). American-South Sudanese forward Jay Pal (206-2000, college: SDSU, agency: JCK Sports Group) chipped in 25 points and 9 rebounds. American guard Josh Perkins (191-1995, college: Gonzaga, agency: Slash Sports) produced 16 points and 9 assists and his fellow American import forward Austin Trice (203-2000, college: ODU) added 17 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the guests. 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. Frayles moved-up to second place. Obregon lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third position with 12 games lost. Frayles will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Obregon will play on the road against Mazatlan and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Obregon: J.House 19+3reb, A.Trice 17+9reb+2ast, J.Perkins 16+4reb+9ast, T.Farmer 10+8reb+2ast, I.Hamilton 9+1reb+3ast, C.Thomas 9+2reb+4ast
Frayles: M.Melik 27+6reb+4ast, P.Jay 25+9reb+1ast, H.D'Moi 16+3reb+4ast, J.Jemerrio 15+5reb+1ast, P.Trey 11+5reb+4ast, O.Octavio 9+9reb+7ast

Tijuana - Culiacan 82-86

There was a surprise result when tenth ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (13-19) defeated on the road higher ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (16-16) 86-82 on Friday. Culiacan made 26-of-32 free shots (81.3 percent) during the game. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Torren Jones (206-1994, college: William Penn) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds and point guard Roddy Peters (193-1995, college: Nicholls) who added 20 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Four Caballeros de Culiacan players scored in double figures. Caballeros de Culiacan's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Power forward Alex Williams (203-1993) responded with 23 points and 6 rebounds and forward Markedric Bell (203-1999, college: PVAMU) scored 19 points and 7 rebounds. Caballeros de Culiacan have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Hermosillo. Tijuana lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with 16 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: A.Williams 23+6reb+3ast, M.Bell 19+7reb+3ast, T.Edogi 18+8reb+1ast, D.Barnes 9+3reb+2ast, O.De Haro 9+1reb+4ast, F.Jaimes 2+2reb
Culiacan: J.Torren 27+12reb+1ast, P.Roddy 20+8reb+3ast, H.Johnny 15+3reb+2ast, P.Isaiah 10+3reb, M.Tre 6+4reb, B.Alston 6+2reb+1ast

Hermosillo - Angeles 97-86

An interesting game where host Hermosillo (#8) won against higher ranked Angeles 97-86 on Friday evening. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of guard RJ Felton (190-2002, college: ECU, agency: MSG) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals and guard Donald Carey (196-1999, college: Maryland) who added 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Rayos de Hermosillo's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Swingman Trahson Burrell (201-1992, college: Memphis) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists and guard Terrell Brown (185-1998, college: NM State) scored 21 points. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Hermosillo have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain eighth position with 13-19 record, which they share with Culiacan. Angeles at the other side keep the fourth place with 14 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Angeles: T.Brown 21+3reb+1ast, T.Burrell 21+5reb+10ast, C.Ohams 13+6reb, D.Griffin 11+4reb+2ast, J.Calloway 11+8reb, T.Akwuba 5+1reb
Hermosillo: F.RJ 23+11reb+6ast, G.Kiandre 18+4reb+1ast, C.Gooden 18+2reb+1ast, C.Donald 16+6reb+4ast, B.Terrell 11+7reb+1ast, H.Jordan 6+2reb+3ast

Toros - Guaymas 93-104

There was an upset in Nuevo Laredo where higher ranked Toros (13-16) were defeated by tenth ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (12-17) 104-93 on Saturday. Guaymas made 26-of-27 free shots (96.3 percent) during the game. Guaymas outrebounded Toros 39-27 including a 32-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guaymas looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Gage Davis-McMurrin (195-1995, college: St.Cloud St.) who helped to win the game recording 25 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) who added 26 points during the contest. American guard Daniel Bejarano (193-1991, college: Colorado St.) responded with 20 points and 6 rebounds and Jamaican-American guard Ra'shad James (185-1990, college: Iona) scored 23 points. Five Guaymas and four Toros players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Guaymas maintains tenth position with 12-17 record. Toros lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh place with 16 games lost. Guaymas will meet at home league's leader Astros in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Toros will play against Guaymas (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Toros: R.James 23+2reb+1ast, D.Bejarano 20+6reb+3ast, G.Giron 20+4reb+1ast, A.Holmes 12+5reb+5ast, G.DeVaughn 8+8reb+3ast, M.Myers 8+2reb+1ast
Guaymas: J.Ivey 26+4reb+2ast, D.Gage 25+5reb+4ast, H.Johnny 18+8reb+2ast, R.Terry 12+6reb+5ast, E.Nojel 11+8reb+6ast, P.Cameron 6+3reb+1ast

Astros - Mazatlan 122-74

Very predictable result in Guadalajara where first ranked Astros (24-1) outscored bottom-ranked Venados (5-22) 122-74 on Saturday. Astros shot 62.7 percent from the field. Astros had a 30-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 53.1 percentage. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The game was also dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Chris Perry (203-1994, college: LMU) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Trey Burke (183-1992, college: Michigan) who added 19 points and 4 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. Center Dakota Quinn (206-1997, college: MNU) responded with 15 points and 8 rebounds and guard Anthony Nelson (193-1998, college: Manhattan) scored 13 points and 7 assists. Five Astros and four Mazatlan players scored in double figures. 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. Astros have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 24-1 record. Mazatlan lost fifth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 22 lost games. Astros will meet Guaymas (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Mazatlan will play against Obregon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: J.Taylor 16+2reb+1ast, D.Quinn 15+8reb+1ast, A.Nelson 13+2reb+7ast, J.Casillas 11+4reb+2ast, S.Khydarius 8+4reb, A.Francisco 5+2reb
Astros: P.Chris 21+9reb+2ast, D.Tyran 20+4reb, B.Trey 19+2reb+4ast, A.Moises 11+2reb+5ast, P.Arroyo 10+7reb, W.Diego 9+2reb+2ast

Frayles - Obregon 137-118

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Guasave. Third ranked Frayles de Guasave faced second-ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon. Host Frayles de Guasave (19-13) smashed guests from Ciudad Obregon (18-12) 137-118. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Frayles made 34-of-41 charity shots (82.9 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 29 assists. Obregon was plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. American guard Octavio Octavio (193, college: Keene St.) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). British V.Islands guard DMoi Hodge (193-1998, college: Missouri) contributed with 31 points for the winners. Frayles de Guasave's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American-Puerto Rican guard Jahvari Josiah (193-1993, college: Coppin St.) replied with 32 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Josh Perkins (191-1995, college: Gonzaga, agency: Slash Sports) added 26 points and 9 assists in the effort for Obregon. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Frayles moved-up to second place. Obregon lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third position with 12 games lost. Frayles will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Obregon will play on the road against Mazatlan and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Obregon: J.Josiah 32+9reb+4ast, J.Perkins 26+2reb+9ast, T.Farmer 21+3reb+3ast, A.Trice 20+11reb+2ast, C.Thomas 15+5reb+1ast, I.Hamilton 3+4reb+1ast
Frayles: H.D'Moi 31+4reb+1ast, O.Octavio 26+2reb+12ast, M.Melik 22+6reb+4ast, P.Trey 18+1reb+4ast, P.Jay 14+8reb+3ast, R.Olea 12+3reb

Tijuana - Culiacan 94-114

There was an upset when higher ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (16-16) were outplayed at home by tenth ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (13-19) 114-94 on Saturday. Culiacan shot 63.2 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 60.0 percentage. Culiacan looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Tre McCallum (201-1995, college: DePaul, agency: MSG) who helped to win the game recording 30 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and the other American import point guard Roddy Peters (193-1995, college: Nicholls) who added 18 points and 7 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) during the contest. Caballeros de Culiacan's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The former international point guard Omar De Haro (188-1995) responded with 24 points and 4 assists and American power forward Alex Williams (203-1993) scored 24 points and 4 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Five Culiacan and four Tijuana players scored in double figures. Caballeros de Culiacan have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Hermosillo. Tijuana lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with 16 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: O.De Haro 24+3reb+4ast, A.Williams 24+3reb+4ast, A.Pruitt 11+5reb+5ast, D.Barnes 10+2reb+2ast, M.Bell 10+5reb, F.Jaimes 9+5reb
Culiacan: M.Tre 30+5reb+6ast, P.Roddy 18+4reb+7ast, J.Torren 18+6reb+2ast, H.Johnny 14+7reb, N.Appiah 12, S.Rashad 11+1reb+4ast

Hermosillo - Angeles 89-93

Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Angeles (18-14) won against on the road 8th ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (13-19) 93-89 on Saturday. Angeles made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Angeles made 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Trahson Burrell (201-1992, college: Memphis) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import guard Dayon Griffin (195-1995, college: UCF) who added 17 points during the contest. American guard RJ Felton (190-2002, college: ECU, agency: MSG) responded with 18 points and 8 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and Dutch center Terrence Bieshaar (208-1997, agency: BIG) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Five Angeles and four Hermosillo players scored in double figures. Rayos de Hermosillo's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Angeles maintains fourth position with 18-14 record. Loser Rayos de Hermosillo keeps the eighth place with 19 games lost. They share the position with Culiacan. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: J.Henderson 18+3reb+1ast, R.Felton 18+8reb+3ast, T.Bieshaar 15+6reb+2ast, K.Gaddy 10+6reb+1ast, T.Brown-Soares 9+2reb+2ast, G.Cameron 7+2reb+4ast
Angeles: B.Trahson 20+8reb+3ast, G.Dayon 17+3reb+3ast, C.Jacob 15+4reb+1ast, O.Chuba 12+6reb+3ast, B.Terrell 12+6reb+4ast, D.Jeremiah 8+7reb