CIBACOPA Round 22 (Regular Season): Astros defeat Obregon in the closest game of the week

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in CIBACOPA. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Third-ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (20-14) gave a tough game to first ranked Astros (28-2) on Saturday. The visitors from Guadalajara managed to secure only one-point victory 83-82. However their fans expected easier game. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American forward Chris Perry (203-1994, college: LMU) had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Jamaican Tyran De Lattibeaudiere (195-1991, college: Lamar, agency: Network Sports International) chipped in 13 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Astros' coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side American forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) responded with 21 points and 6 rebounds. Astros have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 28-2 record. Obregon at the other side keeps the third place with 14 games lost. Astros are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Mazatlan (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Obregon will have a break next round.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Guasave. Second ranked host Frayles de Guasave (21-13) defeated 4th ranked Angeles (18-16) 118-109. British V.Islands guard DMoi Hodge (193-1998, college: Missouri) notched 32 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and Octavio Octavio supported him with 19 points and 6 assists. Even a double-double of 20 points and 11 rebounds by American guard Jeremiah Davenport (201-1999, college: Arkansas) did not help to save the game for Angeles. Frayles de Guasave have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 21-13 record having three points less than leader Astros. Angeles at the other side keep the fourth place with 16 games lost. Frayles will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Angeles will play at home against Toros (#7) and hope to get back on the winning track.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Ciudad Obregon. 3rd ranked host Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (20-14) was smashed by first ranked Astros (28-2) 94-67. Makhi Mitchell fired 17 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Tony Farmer produced 26 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. 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 a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 28-2 record. Loser Halcones de Ciudad Obregon keeps the third place with 14 games lost. Astros will meet bottom-ranked Mazatlan (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Obregon will have a break next round.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 22: Culiacan won against Hermosillo on the opponent's court 91-87. Los Mochis managed to outperform Toros in a home game 97-91. Toros recorded a loss to Los Mochis on the road 108-96. Frayles crushed Angeles on its own court 100-75. Culiacan was beaten by Hermosillo in a road game 99-90. Guaymas destroyed Mazatlan at home 118-98. Bottom-ranked Mazatlan unfortunately lost to Guaymas on the opponent's court 86-98.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 15 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks by Jorge Delgado of Guaymas.



Frayles - Angeles 118-109

The game between Top Four teams took place in Guasave. Second ranked host Frayles de Guasave (21-13) defeated 4th ranked Angeles (18-16) 118-109. Frayles forced 22 Angeles turnovers and had a 23-12 advantage in offensive rebounds. Frayles players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. British V.Islands guard DMoi Hodge (193-1998, college: Missouri) notched 32 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and American guard Octavio Octavio (193, college: Keene St.) supported him with 19 points and 6 assists. Even a double-double of 20 points and 11 rebounds by American guard Jeremiah Davenport (201-1999, college: Arkansas) did not help to save the game for Angeles. His fellow American import point guard Fred Cleveland Jr. (178-2001, college: NCCU) added 18 points, 8 assists and 4 steals for lost side. Five Frayles and four Angeles players scored in double figures. Frayles de Guasave have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 21-13 record having three points less than leader Astros. Angeles at the other side keep the fourth place with 16 games lost. Frayles will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Angeles will play at home against Toros (#7) and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Frayles: H.D'Moi 32+7reb+2ast, O.Octavio 19+4reb+6ast, P.Jay 18+5reb+1ast, N.Sa'eed 12+4reb+4ast, M.Ruot 12+10reb, M.Melik 10+8reb+5ast
Angeles: J.Davenport 20+11reb+1ast, F.Cleveland Jr. 18+2reb+8ast, T.Burrell 17+6reb+3ast, T.Akwuba 16+5reb, T.Brown 15+3reb+2ast, D.Griffin 12+5reb+1ast

Hermosillo - Culiacan 87-91

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 9th ranked Rayos de Hermosillo's (14-20) home loss to eighth ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (14-20) 87-91 on Friday. Strangely Hermosillo outrebounded Culiacan 41-27 including 33 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American forward Tre McCallum (201-1995, college: DePaul, agency: MSG) fired 26 points for the winners. The other American import power forward Torren Jones (206-1994, college: William Penn) chipped in 15 points and 8 rebounds. American guard RJ Felton (190-2002, college: ECU, agency: MSG) produced 24 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Brayan Martinez (205-2001) added 15 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists (perfect from the field making all six shots) respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Caballeros de Culiacan have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain eighth position with 14-20 record, which they share with Hermosillo and Guaymas. Culiacan will meet at home higher ranked Los Mochis (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Hermosillo will play against Tijuana and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Culiacan: M.Tre 26+3reb+2ast, H.Johnny 17+5reb+2ast, J.Torren 15+8reb+2ast, P.Roddy 10+1reb+11ast, S.Rashad 10+3reb+1ast, N.Appiah 10+4reb+1ast
Hermosillo: R.Felton 24+8reb+5ast, D.Carey 17+5reb+6ast, B.Martinez 15+9reb+5ast, G.Cameron 11+3reb+3ast, C.Sword 10+3reb, D.Rodrigo 4

Obregon - Astros 67-94

The game between Top Four teams took place in Ciudad Obregon. 3rd ranked host Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (20-14) was smashed by first ranked Astros (28-2) 94-67. Astros outrebounded Obregon 48-36 including a 36-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Astros made 7 blocks. American power forward Makhi Mitchell (206-2000, college: Arkansas) fired 17 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Jamaican Tyran De Lattibeaudiere (195-1991, college: Lamar, agency: Network Sports International) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. American forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) produced 26 points and 7 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Austin Trice (203-2000, college: ODU) added 14 points and 15 rebounds respectively for lost side. 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 a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 28-2 record. Loser Halcones de Ciudad Obregon keeps the third place with 14 games lost. Astros will meet bottom-ranked Mazatlan (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Obregon will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Astros: M.Mitchell 17+9reb, D.Tyran 17+6reb+1ast, P.Chris 12+2reb, M.Jaron 11+3reb+4ast, W.Diego 9+4reb, T.Sindarius 7+8reb+5ast
Obregon: T.Farmer 26+7reb+3ast, A.Trice 14+15reb+1ast, J.Perkins 6+1reb+8ast, J.Josiah 6+1reb+1ast, D.Gaines 4+5reb+1ast, J.House 4+2reb+1ast

Los Mochis - Toros 97-91

The game between closely ranked teams ended with sixth ranked Pioneros Los Mochis' (15-15) home victory over 7th ranked Toros (14-18) 97-91 on Friday. Los Mochis looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American forward Alphonso Anderson (201-1997, college: Pacific) fired 28 points for the winners. The other American import power forward Kwame Alexander (201-1990, college: CSUSB, agency: BIG) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. American guard Avry Holmes (185-1994, college: Clemson) produced 23 points and 4 assists and the former international Gabriel Giron (192-1988) added 17 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Los Mochis maintains sixth position with 15-15 record. Loser Toros keep the seventh place with 18 games lost. Los Mochis will meet Culiacan (#10) on the road in the next round. Toros will play against Angeles in Ciudad de Mexico and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Los Mochis: A.Alphonso 28+4reb+2ast, B.Matthew 13+1reb+2ast, W.Jared 13+4reb+3ast, M.Arnett 11+3reb+5ast, A.Jordan 11+3reb+1ast, A.Kwame 11+10reb+2ast
Toros: A.Holmes 23+1reb+4ast, G.Giron 17+4reb+4ast, M.Myers 14+9reb+1ast, J.Washington 14+6reb+1ast, G.DeVaughn 10+1ast, D.Bejarano 5+5reb+1ast

Los Mochis - Toros 108-96

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 7th ranked Toros' (14-18) road loss to sixth ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (15-15) 96-108 on Saturday. Los Mochis dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Toros' 32 and made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. Americans were the main players on the court. Center Arnett Moultrie (208-1990, college: MSU) fired 26 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Kwame Alexander (201-1990, college: CSUSB, agency: BIG) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Avry Holmes (185-1994, college: Clemson) produced 31 points (made all of his ten free throws !!!) and forward Michael Myers (206-1992, college: UMES, agency: Diamond Sports) added 17 points and 13 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Los Mochis and four Toros players scored in double figures. Toros' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Los Mochis maintains sixth position with 15-15 record. Loser Toros keep the seventh place with 18 games lost. Los Mochis will meet Culiacan (#10) on the road in the next round. Toros will play against Angeles in Ciudad de Mexico and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Los Mochis: M.Arnett 26+9reb+1ast, A.Alphonso 18+2reb+3ast, W.Jared 17+4reb+2ast, B.Matthew 13+1reb+4ast, A.Kwame 10+10reb+4ast, E.Jawun 9+2reb
Toros: A.Holmes 31+3reb+3ast, J.Washington 20+6reb, M.Myers 17+13reb+1ast, G.Giron 13+2reb+3ast, D.Bejarano 9+4reb+1ast, G.DeVaughn 6+2reb

Frayles - Angeles 100-75

Everything went according to plan when second ranked Frayles de Guasave (21-13) outscored at home 4th ranked Angeles (18-16) 100-75 on Saturday. Frayles forced 19 Angeles turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. British V.Islands guard DMoi Hodge (193-1998, college: Missouri) fired 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American swingman Melik Martin (198-1999, college: Drexel) chipped in 13 points and 8 rebounds. Four Frayles de Guasave players scored in double figures. American swingman Trahson Burrell (201-1992, college: Memphis) produced 17 points and 5 assists and his fellow American import point guard Antwan Kimmons (183, college: Concordia-SP) added 9 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Frayles de Guasave have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 21-13 record having three points less than leader Astros. Loser Angeles keep the fourth place with 16 games lost. Frayles will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Angeles will play against Toros (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Frayles: H.D'Moi 19+6reb+3ast, O.Octavio 16+4reb+1ast, M.Melik 13+8reb+2ast, P.Trey 13+2reb, N.Sa'eed 10+7reb+6ast, M.Ruot 10+3reb
Angeles: T.Burrell 17+3reb+5ast, D.Griffin 14+3reb+1ast, J.Davenport 9+4reb, C.Ohams 9+6reb+3ast, A.Kimmons 9+5reb+5ast, F.Cleveland Jr. 7+3ast

Hermosillo - Culiacan 99-90

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 8th ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (14-20) was defeated on the road by ninth ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (14-20) 99-90 on Saturday. Hermosillo forced 19 Culiacan turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Hermosillo made 8 blocks. Americans were the main players on the court. Guard Donald Carey (196-1999, college: Maryland) fired 22 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Guard RJ Felton (190-2002, college: ECU, agency: MSG) chipped in 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Rayos de Hermosillo's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. point guard Roddy Peters (193-1995, college: Nicholls) produced a double-double by scoring 27 points, 12 assists and 4 steals and power forward Torren Jones (206-1994, college: William Penn) added 27 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Hermosillo moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Culiacan and Guaymas. Hermosillo will meet higher ranked Tijuana (#5) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Culiacan will play against Los Mochis and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: C.Donald 22+5reb+7ast, F.RJ 16+7reb+4ast, S.Craig 15+2ast, H.Jordan 11+1reb+2ast, M.Brayan 8+10reb+3ast, G.Kiandre 8+1ast
Culiacan: R.Peters 27+4reb+12ast, T.Jones 27+6reb, T.McCallum 17+9reb+2ast, R.Smith 11+8reb+2ast, J.Hughes III 5+3reb, I.Powell 3+1reb+2ast

Obregon - Astros 82-83

Third-ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (20-14) gave a tough game to first ranked Astros (28-2) on Saturday. The visitors from Guadalajara managed to secure only one-point victory 83-82. However their fans expected easier game. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American forward Chris Perry (203-1994, college: LMU) had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Jamaican Tyran De Lattibeaudiere (195-1991, college: Lamar, agency: Network Sports International) chipped in 13 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Astros' coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side American forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) responded with 21 points and 6 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Josh Perkins (191-1995, college: Gonzaga, agency: Slash Sports) scored 9 points, 5 rebounds and 13 assists. Astros have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 28-2 record. Obregon at the other side keeps the third place with 14 games lost. Astros are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Mazatlan (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Obregon will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Astros: P.Chris 21+10reb+1ast, B.Trey 17+5reb+4ast, D.Tyran 13+8reb+6ast, M.Mitchell 9+2reb+1ast, M.Jaron 8+1reb, T.Sindarius 8+3reb+1ast
Obregon: T.Farmer 21+6reb+1ast, J.Josiah 13+3reb+3ast, D.Gaines 13+9reb, J.Perkins 9+5reb+13ast, A.Reyna 7+5reb+1ast, A.Trice 6+2reb

Guaymas - Mazatlan 118-98

The game between closely ranked teams ended with tenth ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas' (14-20) home victory over bottom-ranked Venados (6-26) 118-98 on Friday. Guaymas shot the lights out from three sinking 18 long-distance shots on high 56.3 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Mazatlan's players. American guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) fired 26 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Canadian center Jaden Bediako (208-2000, college: Seton Hall) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds. American guard Anthony Nelson (193-1998, college: Manhattan) produced 25 points and 4 assists and his fellow American import guard Decensae White (198-1988, college: SF State) added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Guaymas and five Mazatlan players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guaymas moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Culiacan and Hermosillo. Mazatlan lost fourth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 26 lost games. Guaymas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Mazatlan will play against the league's leader Astros (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Guaymas: J.Ivey 26+5reb+7ast, S.Amir 18+1reb+2ast, B.Jaden 18+12reb+3ast, E.Nojel 13+3reb+3ast, A.Max 12+1reb, R.Bryan 11+2ast
Mazatlan: A.Nelson 25+2reb+4ast, D.White 17+6reb, S.Khydarius 14+1reb, J.Franca 13+5reb+2ast, A.Francisco 12+5reb+3ast, J.Casillas 12+6reb+1ast

Guaymas - Mazatlan 98-86

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 11th ranked Venados' (6-26) road loss to tenth ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (14-20) 86-98 on Saturday. Guaymas forced 20 Mazatlan turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Guaymas made 9 blocks. American guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) fired 24 points and 4 assists for the winners. Canadian center Jaden Bediako (208-2000, college: Seton Hall) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Ostioneros de Guaymas players scored in double figures. American guard Taylor Johnson (193-1994, college: Dartmouth) produced 29 points and 5 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Anthony Nelson (193-1998, college: Manhattan) added 15 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guaymas moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Culiacan and Hermosillo. Mazatlan lost fourth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 26 lost games. Guaymas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Mazatlan will play against the league's leader Astros (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Guaymas: J.Ivey 24+2reb+4ast, J.Delgado 15+8reb+4ast, R.Terry 14+5reb+4ast, A.Max 14+5reb+3ast, B.Jaden 12+12reb+4ast, S.Amir 7
Mazatlan: J.Taylor 29+5reb+2ast, D.Quinn 20+8reb+2ast, A.Nelson 15+6reb+9ast, S.Khydarius 8+3reb+1ast, J.Franca 4+1reb+1ast, B.Taylor 4