CIBACOPA Round 24 (Regular Season): Mazatlan beat Frayles by three after a very close game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 24 in the CIBACOPA took place in Mazatlan. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of second-best Frayles de Guasave (22-14) to eleventh ranked Venados (7-29) 113-110 on Friday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. Mazatlan shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 60.9 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Frayles helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American players dominated the game. It was a good game for guard Jeff Ledbetter (191-1988, college: Idaho, agency: Slash Sports) who led his team to a victory with 28 points and 9 assists. Power forward Khydarius Smith (203-2001, college: UMBC) contributed with 18 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Guard Trey Phipps (188, college: Northeastern St., agency: Origins Sports Group) replied with 25 points and 5 rebounds for Frayles. Mazatlan maintains eleventh position with 7-29 record. Frayles at the other side keep the second place with 14 games lost.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (21-15) against seventh ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (16-18) on Friday night. Host Halcones de Ciudad Obregon was defeated by Pioneros Los Mochis in a tough game in Ciudad Obregon 103-110. American players dominated also this game. Worth to mention a great performance of center Arnett Moultrie (208-1990, college: MSU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and Jared Wilson-Frame who added 19 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Jaden House (193-2001, college: URI) with 36 points (!!!). Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Los Mochis maintains seventh position with 16-18 record. Obregon lost third consecutive game. They keep the third place with 15 games lost.
CIBACOPA top team - Astros (32-2) added another victory to their record on Friday. This time they beat fifth ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (17-19) in Guadalajara 97-92. Americans were the main players on the court. The winners were led by Chris Perry who had that evening a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. Even 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by Zhuric Phelps did not help to save the game for Tijuana. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Astros have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 32-2 record. Loser Tijuana Zonkeys keeps the fifth place with 19 games lost.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 24: Culiacan beat Toros on the road 110-100. Hermosillo won against Guaymas on its own court 104-100. Tijuana was outscored by Astros in Guadalajara 92-72. Toros managed to beat Culiacan at home 102-89. Frayles crushed Mazatlan on the opponent's court 118-95. Hermosillo was beaten by Guaymas in a home game 87-95. Los Mochis lost to Obregon on the road 91-101.
The most impressive performance of 24th round was 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists by Davonte Gaines of Obregon.



Astros - Tijuana 97-92

CIBACOPA top team - Astros (32-2) added another victory to their record on Friday. This time they beat fifth ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (17-19) in Guadalajara 97-92. Americans were the main players on the court. The winners were led by forward Chris Perry (203-1994, college: LMU) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and guard Sindarius Thornwell (196-1994, college: S.Carolina, agency: Diamond Sports) supported him with 17 points and 6 rebounds. Even 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by guard Zhuric Phelps (193, college: Texas A&M, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) did not help to save the game for Tijuana. Akia Pruitt (203-1997, college: UNCP) added 5 points and 12 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Astros have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 32-2 record. Loser Tijuana Zonkeys keeps the fifth place with 19 games lost.
Top scorers:
Astros: P.Chris 18+10reb+1ast, T.Sindarius 17+6reb+3ast, B.Trey 16+3reb+4ast, D.Tyran 11+6reb+1ast, R.Karim 11+2ast, M.Mitchell 9+7reb+1ast
Tijuana: Z.Phelps 21+5reb+5ast, J.Grayer 13+3reb, D.Stone 13+2reb+1ast, J.Lightfoot 12+4reb, A.Williams 11+3reb+1ast, P.Jones III 10+5reb+1ast

Toros - Culiacan 100-110

No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (17-21) beat 9th ranked Toros (16-20) in Nuevo Laredo 110-100 on Friday. The winners were led by American point guard Roddy Peters (193-1995, college: Nicholls) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points, 9 rebounds, 12 assists and 4 steals and the other American import forward Tre McCallum (201-1995, college: DePaul, agency: MSG) supported him with 26 points and 6 rebounds. Even 21 points and 8 rebounds by the former international Gabriel Giron (192-1988) did not help to save the game for Toros. Jamaican-American guard Rashad James (185-1990, college: Iona) added 19 points. Five Culiacan and four Toros players scored in double figures. Toros' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Caballeros de Culiacan have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 17-21 record. Loser Toros dropped to the eighth place with 20 games lost.
Top scorers:
Culiacan: M.Tre 26+6reb+2ast, P.Roddy 21+9reb+12ast, H.Johnny 18+8reb+1ast, J.Torren 17+7reb+1ast, S.Rashad 14+3reb+3ast, B.Alston 7+1ast
Toros: G.Giron 21+8reb+2ast, R.James 19+2reb+3ast, J.Washington 14+2reb, A.Holmes 13+3ast, J.Hellems 13, I.Montano 10+4reb+9ast

Hermosillo - Guaymas 104-100

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 10th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas' (15-21) road loss to ninth ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (16-22) 100-104 on Friday. Hermosillo outrebounded Guaymas 48-37 including 37 on the defensive glass. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. The winners were led by forward Kiandre Gaddy (198-2001, college: Tarleton St., agency: BIG) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and power forward Terrell Brown-Soares (208-1998, college: San Diego) supported him with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Even a double-double of 31 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists by guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) did not help to save the game for Guaymas. Guard Gage Davis-McMurrin (195-1995, college: St.Cloud St.) added 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Hermosillo maintains ninth position with 16-22 record. Loser Ostioneros de Guaymas keep the tenth place with 21 games lost.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: G.Kiandre 22+10reb+4ast, B.Terrell 20+11reb, C.Donald 19+5reb+6ast, H.Jordan 17+5reb, S.Craig 14+7reb+4ast, C.Gooden 5+1reb+3ast
Guaymas: I.Jimond 31+10reb+4ast, G.Davis-McMurrin 21+5reb+4ast, N.Eastern 20+6reb+2ast, J.Bediako 10+10reb, T.Roberts 10+2reb+4ast, J.Hamilton 4+2reb

Obregon - Los Mochis 103-110

Very important is a home loss of third ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (21-15) against seventh ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (16-18) on Friday night. Host Halcones de Ciudad Obregon was defeated by Pioneros Los Mochis in a tough game in Ciudad Obregon 103-110. Los Mochis made 22-of-22 charity shots (100 percent !!!) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. American players dominated also this game. Worth to mention a great performance of center Arnett Moultrie (208-1990, college: MSU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and Jared Wilson-Frame (196-1996, college: Pittsburgh) who added 19 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Jaden House (193-2001, college: URI) with 36 points (!!!) and forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 7 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. Los Mochis maintains seventh position with 16-18 record. Obregon lost third consecutive game. They keep the third place with 15 games lost.
Top scorers:
Los Mochis: A.Alphonso 25+1ast, M.Arnett 21+10reb+5ast, W.Jared 19+9reb+7ast, A.Kwame 17+2reb+4ast, B.Matthew 8+1reb+3ast, N.Le'Bryan 8+4reb+4ast
Obregon: J.House 36+2reb+2ast, D.Gaines 20+4reb+6ast, T.Farmer 20+11reb+7ast, J.Moss 14+7reb, J.Perkins 5+9ast, R.Delgado 3

Mazatlan - Frayles 113-110

The most exciting game of round 24 in the CIBACOPA took place in Mazatlan. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of second-best Frayles de Guasave (22-14) to eleventh ranked Venados (7-29) 113-110 on Friday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. Mazatlan shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 60.9 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Frayles helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American players dominated the game. It was a good game for guard Jeff Ledbetter (191-1988, college: Idaho, agency: Slash Sports) who led his team to a victory with 28 points and 9 assists. Power forward Khydarius Smith (203-2001, college: UMBC) contributed with 18 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Guard Trey Phipps (188, college: Northeastern St., agency: Origins Sports Group) replied with 25 points and 5 rebounds and guard Octavio Octavio (193, college: Keene St.) added 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Frayles. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Mazatlan maintains eleventh position with 7-29 record. Frayles at the other side keep the second place with 14 games lost.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: L.Jeff 28+4reb+9ast, B.Devonte 20+2reb+4ast, K.Smith 18+8reb+2ast, Q.Dakota 14+7reb+1ast, N.Anthony 12+3ast, W.Decensae 11+10reb+1ast
Frayles: T.Phipps 25+5reb+3ast, O.Octavio 22+5reb+4ast, S.Nelson 21+2reb+5ast, R.Monyyong 11+12reb+3ast, J.Jones 10+11reb+2ast, A.Tona 10+2ast

Astros - Tijuana 92-72

Rather predictable result when first ranked Astros (32-2) rolled over 5th ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (17-19) in Guadalajara 92-72 on Saturday. The winners were led by Jamaican Tyran De Lattibeaudiere (195-1991, college: Lamar, agency: Network Sports International) who scored that evening 12 points and 6 rebounds and American guard Sindarius Thornwell (196-1994, college: S.Carolina, agency: Diamond Sports) supported him with 15 points. Even 15 points and 7 rebounds by American guard Jaire Grayer (196-1996, college: TCU) did not help to save the game for Tijuana. His fellow American import guard Zhuric Phelps (193, college: Texas A&M, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) added 13 points and 4 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Astros have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 32-2 record. Loser Tijuana Zonkeys keeps the fifth place with 19 games lost.
Top scorers:
Astros: T.Sindarius 15+4reb+2ast, D.Tyran 12+6reb+3ast, A.Victor 10+5reb+2ast, W.Diego 9+2reb+1ast, M.Jaron 9+1reb+4ast, M.Mikh 8+2reb+1ast
Tijuana: J.Grayer 15+7reb+2ast, Z.Phelps 13+4reb+4ast, A.Williams 8+1reb+1ast, D.Stone 8+3reb, O.De Haro 7+4reb+2ast, J.Lightfoot 6+6reb

Toros - Culiacan 102-89

There was a minor upset when 6th ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (17-21) lost to ninth ranked Toros (16-20) in Nuevo Laredo 89-102 on Saturday. Toros made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The winners were led by international guard Ivan Montano (180-1998) who scored that evening 19 points and 6 assists and the former international Gabriel Giron (192-1988) supported him with 19 points and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 25 points and 14 rebounds by American power forward Torren Jones (206-1994, college: William Penn) did not help to save the game for Culiacan. His fellow American import forward Tre McCallum (201-1995, college: DePaul, agency: MSG) added 18 points. Five Toros and four Culiacan players scored in double figures. Caballeros de Culiacan's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Toros moved-up to eighth place. Loser Caballeros de Culiacan keeps the sixth position with 21 games lost.
Top scorers:
Toros: G.Gabriel 19+2reb+4ast, M.Ivan 19+1reb+6ast, M.Michael 14+6reb+1ast, W.Jy'Lan 13+9reb+1ast, H.Jericole 12+5reb+2ast, D.Gerard 9+4reb+1ast
Culiacan: T.Jones 25+14reb+2ast, T.McCallum 18+3reb+3ast, J.Hughes III 16+3reb, R.Peters 15+2reb+6ast, A.Nana 6+2reb+1ast, R.Smith 5+7reb+3ast

Mazatlan - Frayles 95-118

Everything went according to plan when second ranked Frayles de Guasave (22-14) outplayed bottom-ranked Venados (7-29) in Mazatlan 118-95 on Saturday. Frayles looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Frayles made 7 blocks. The winners were led by American-South Sudanese forward Jay Pal (206-2000, college: SDSU, agency: JCK Sports Group) who scored that evening 31 points and 6 rebounds and American guard Octavio Octavio (193, college: Keene St.) supported him with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists. Even a double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds by American guard Decensae White (198-1988, college: SF State) did not help to save the game for Mazatlan. His fellow American import guard Taylor Johnson (193-1994, college: Dartmouth) added 22 points and 5 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Venados' coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Frayles maintains second position with 22-14 record having eight points less than leader Astros. Loser Venados stay dead last with 29 lost games.
Top scorers:
Frayles: P.Jay 31+6reb, O.Octavio 17+5reb+10ast, P.Trey 16+1reb+5ast, M.Ruot 16+12reb+1ast, R.Olea 14+3reb+2ast, J.Jemerrio 12+7reb+3ast
Mazatlan: J.Taylor 22+1reb+5ast, S.Khydarius 19+1reb+2ast, A.Nelson 17+3reb+7ast, D.White 15+11reb+2ast, J.Ledbetter 11+3reb+3ast, J.Casillas 5+3reb+3ast

Hermosillo - Guaymas 87-95

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 9th ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (16-22) lost at home to tenth ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (15-21) 95-87 on Saturday. Guaymas outrebounded Hermosillo 42-31 including 31 on the defensive glass. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. The winners were led by guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) who scored that evening 19 points and 5 assists and forward Max Agbonkpolo (206-2000, college: Montana St.) supported him with 23 points. Agbonkpolo is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even 20 points and 7 rebounds by guard RJ Felton (190-2002, college: ECU, agency: MSG) did not help to save the game for Hermosillo. Guard Donald Carey (196-1999, college: Maryland) added 18 points and 4 assists. Five Hermosillo players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Guaymas maintains tenth position with 15-21 record. Loser Rayos de Hermosillo keeps the ninth place with 22 games lost.
Top scorers:
Guaymas: A.Max 23+2reb+1ast, S.Amir 20+5reb+1ast, J.Ivey 19+2reb+5ast, R.Terry 8+4reb+3ast, J.Delgado 7+12reb+1ast, H.Johnny 6+5reb
Hermosillo: R.Felton 20+7reb+2ast, D.Carey 18+4reb+4ast, J.Henderson 16+4reb+4ast, T.Brown-Soares 12+8reb, C.Sword 12+1reb+1ast, T.Bieshaar 5+2reb+2ast

Obregon - Los Mochis 101-91

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (21-15) beat at home 7th ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (16-18) 101-91 on Saturday. Obregon made 24-of-30 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. The winners were led by guard Josh Perkins (191-1995, college: Gonzaga, agency: Slash Sports) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 14 points, 5 rebounds and 14 assists and guard Davonte Gaines (201-2000, college: Providence) supported him with 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists by LeBryan Nash (198-1992, college: OK State) did not help to save the game for Los Mochis. Jared Wilson-Frame (196-1996, college: Pittsburgh) added 19 points. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Obregon maintains third position with 21-15 record having nine points less than leader Astros. Loser Pioneros Los Mochis keep the seventh place with 18 games lost.
Top scorers:
Obregon: H.Jaden 20+3reb, G.Davonte 19+9reb+4ast, M.Justin 18+4reb, F.Tony 15+4reb+5ast, P.Josh 14+5reb+14ast, H.Isaac 7+3reb+4ast
Los Mochis: J.Wilson-Frame 19+3reb+2ast, E.Griffin 15+6reb, L.Nash 14+7reb+4ast, A.Moultrie 11+3reb+2ast, J.Evans 10+1reb+4ast, M.Butler 7+1reb+3ast