CIBACOPA Round 25 (Regular Season): Obregon is defeated by Hermosillo

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

The game between third ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (22-16) and eighth ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (17-23) was the most important one in the last round on Tuesday night. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon was defeated by Rayos de Hermosillo in a tough game in Ciudad Obregon 98-102. Hermosillo made 26-of-31 free shots (83.9 percent) during the game. Americans were the main players on the court. Guard RJ Felton (190-2002, college: ECU, agency: MSG) stepped up and scored 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and guard Donald Carey (196-1999, college: Maryland) chipped in 21 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Rayos de Hermosillo's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side guard Davonte Gaines (201-2000, college: Providence) responded with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Despite that victory Hermosillo went down to ninth position due to points difference. Obregon at the other side dropped to the second place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Frayles. Hermosillo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Obregon will play on the road against Tijuana and is hoping to win this game.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Guadalajara. First ranked host Astros (34-2) defeated their biggest opponent Frayles de Guasave (22-16) 103-93. American power forward Makhi Mitchell (206-2000, college: Arkansas) nailed a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds for the winning side and Jaron Martin accounted for 19 points and 4 assists. American guard Octavio Octavio (193, college: Keene St.) came up with 21 points and 6 assists for Frayles in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Astros have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. They maintain first place with 34-2 record. Frayles at the other side keep the second position with 16 games lost. They share it with Obregon. Astros will play against Angeles (#4) in Ciudad de Mexico in the next round. Frayles will play at home against Toros and hope to get back on the winning track.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Guadalajara. First ranked host Astros (34-2) defeated their biggest opponent Frayles de Guasave (22-16) 93-81. Sindarius Thornwell fired 23 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Astros' coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Melik Martin produced 20 points for lost side. The victory was the tenth consecutive win for Astros. They maintain first place with 34-2 record. Loser Frayles de Guasave keep the second position with 16 games lost. They share it with Obregon. Astros will meet Angeles (#4) in the next round. Frayles will play against Toros and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 25: Angeles won against Los Mochis on the opponent's court 108-98. Los Mochis managed to outperform Angeles in a home game 108-103. Toros recorded a loss to Mazatlan on the road 91-84. Guaymas were defeated by Tijuana on its own court 102-103. Tijuana beat Guaymas in a road game 83-80. Bottom-ranked Mazatlan lost to Toros at home 115-126. Hermosillo unfortunately lost to Obregon on the opponent's court 88-97.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 28 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists by Tony Farmer of Obregon.



Los Mochis - Angeles 98-108

Rather expected game when 7th ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (17-19) were defeated at home by fourth ranked Angeles (20-18) 108-98 on Monday. Angeles looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Nigerian-American forward Chuba Ohams (206-1997, college: Fordham, agency: Octagon Europe) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. American power forward Jacob Calloway (203-1996, college: SUU) chipped in 25 points and 8 rebounds. American power forward Kwame Alexander (201-1990, college: CSUSB, agency: BIG) produced 23 points and 9 rebounds and the other American import center Arnett Moultrie (208-1990, college: MSU) added 23 points (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Pioneros Los Mochis' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Angeles maintains fourth place with 20-18 record. Loser Pioneros Los Mochis dropped to the sixth position with 19 games lost. Angeles will meet at home league's leader Astros in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Los Mochis will play against Mazatlan (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Angeles: C.Jacob 25+8reb+1ast, B.Terrell 21+3reb+3ast, B.Trahson 16+1reb+2ast, O.Chuba 16+15reb+5ast, G.Dayon 14+5reb+8ast, D.Jeremiah 10+1reb
Los Mochis: K.Alexander 23+9reb+1ast, A.Moultrie 23+4reb+2ast, A.Anderson 16+6reb+4ast, E.Griffin 11+6reb, J.Wilson-Frame 10+1reb+9ast, J.Estrada 7+3ast

Astros - Frayles 103-93

The game between Top Four teams took place in Guadalajara. First ranked host Astros (34-2) defeated their biggest opponent Frayles de Guasave (22-16) 103-93. Astros shot 31 for 42 from the free-throw line, while Frayles only scored twelve points from the stripe. Frayles were plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. American power forward Makhi Mitchell (206-2000, college: Arkansas) nailed a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds for the winning side and his fellow American import point guard Jaron Martin (178-1995, college: UC Irvine) accounted for 19 points and 4 assists. American guard Octavio Octavio (193, college: Keene St.) came up with 21 points and 6 assists and British V.Islands guard DMoi Hodge (193-1998, college: Missouri) added 21 points respectively for Frayles in the defeat. 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. Astros have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. They maintain first place with 34-2 record. Frayles at the other side keep the second position with 16 games lost. They share it with Obregon. Astros will play against Angeles (#4) in Ciudad de Mexico in the next round. Frayles will play at home against Toros and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Astros: M.Jaron 19+4reb+4ast, M.Mitchell 15+14reb+2ast, D.Tyran 13+3reb+1ast, P.Chris 12+5reb+1ast, R.Karim 11+2reb+1ast, M.Mikh 10+4reb+1ast
Frayles: D.Hodge 21+4reb+3ast, O.Octavio 21+4reb+6ast, J.Pal 13+5reb+2ast, R.Monyyong 11+7reb, S.Nelson 10+3reb+3ast, M.Martin 6+2reb

Los Mochis - Angeles 108-103

There was a small surprise when seventh ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (17-19) defeated at home 4th placed Angeles (20-18) 108-103 on Tuesday. Los Mochis looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American center Arnett Moultrie (208-1990, college: MSU) fired a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. His fellow American import Jordan Allen (193-1998, college: Lyn) chipped in 27 points and 6 rebounds. Pioneros Los Mochis' coach Marcelo Elusich allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Nigerian-American forward Chuba Ohams (206-1997, college: Fordham, agency: Octagon Europe) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks and American swingman Trahson Burrell (201-1992, college: Memphis) added 19 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Los Mochis and five Angeles players scored in double figures. Los Mochis moved-up to sixth place. Loser Angeles keep the fourth position with 18 games lost. Los Mochis will meet bottom-ranked Mazatlan (#11) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Angeles will play against the league's leader Astros (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Los Mochis: M.Arnett 27+12reb+3ast, A.Jordan 27+6reb+2ast, W.Jared 13+5reb+7ast, A.Kwame 12+7reb+2ast, B.Matthew 9+2reb, A.Alphonso 7+2reb+1ast
Angeles: T.Burrell 19+6reb+2ast, C.Ohams 19+11reb+3ast, D.Griffin 18+4reb+1ast, T.Brown 14+7reb+3ast, J.Calloway 14+4reb+3ast, F.Cleveland Jr. 10+3reb+2ast

Mazatlan - Toros 91-84

There was a minor upset in Mazatlan where 9th ranked Toros (17-21) were defeated by bottom-ranked Venados (8-30) 91-84 on Tuesday. Mazatlan forced 27 Toros turnovers. Strangely Toros outrebounded Mazatlan 46-25 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Mazatlan looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American center Dakota Quinn (206-1997, college: MNU) fired 17 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. His fellow American import guard Anthony Nelson (193-1998, college: Manhattan) chipped in 19 points. Five Venados players scored in double figures. Jamaican-American guard Rashad James (185-1990, college: Iona) produced 20 points and American forward Jordan Glynn (200-1989, college: SF Austin) added 10 points and 13 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Mazatlan maintains eleventh place with 8-30 record. Loser Toros dropped to the seventh position with 21 games lost. They share it with Culiacan. Mazatlan will meet at home higher ranked Los Mochis (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Toros will play against the league's second-placed Frayles having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: N.Anthony 19+2reb+3ast, T.Johnson 18+2reb+3ast, Q.Dakota 17+5reb+3ast, L.Jeff 11+4reb+7ast, B.Devonte 10+3reb+1ast, K.Smith 6+3reb+2ast
Toros: R.James 20+3reb+2ast, G.Giron 18+2reb+1ast, J.Hellems 10+4reb, J.Glynn 10+13reb, G.DeVaughn 7+8reb+1ast, J.Washington 5+4reb

Guaymas - Tijuana 102-103

Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (19-19) edged on the road 10th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (15-23) 103-102 on Tuesday. Tijuana had a 14-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Guard Zhuric Phelps (193, college: Texas A&M, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) fired 17 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Guard Shane Rector (188-1994, college: Utah St.) chipped in 20 points. Guard Gage Davis-McMurrin (195-1995, college: St.Cloud St.) produced 27 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field) and point guard Amir Spears (190-2001, college: UTSA) added 29 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Five Tijuana and four Guaymas players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Tijuana maintains fifth place with 19-19 record. Loser Ostioneros de Guaymas keep the tenth position with 23 games lost. Tijuana will meet at home higher ranked Obregon (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Guaymas will play against Culiacan (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: R.Shane 20+4reb+1ast, P.Zhuric 17+6reb+9ast, W.Alex 13+4reb+3ast, L.Jaquan 13+3reb+1ast, N.Jabari 13+8reb+1ast, J.Perry 10+3reb+1ast
Guaymas: A.Spears 29+5ast, G.Davis-McMurrin 27+6reb+1ast, I.Jimond 17+6reb+6ast, J.Bediako 12+3reb+1ast, J.Hamilton 7+4reb, D.Jorge 6+5reb+1ast

Obregon - Hermosillo 98-102

The game between third ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (22-16) and eighth ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (17-23) was the most important one in the last round on Tuesday night. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon was defeated by Rayos de Hermosillo in a tough game in Ciudad Obregon 98-102. Hermosillo made 26-of-31 free shots (83.9 percent) during the game. Americans were the main players on the court. Guard RJ Felton (190-2002, college: ECU, agency: MSG) stepped up and scored 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and guard Donald Carey (196-1999, college: Maryland) chipped in 21 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Rayos de Hermosillo's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side guard Davonte Gaines (201-2000, college: Providence) responded with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) scored 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Hermosillo and five Obregon players scored in double figures. Despite that victory Hermosillo went down to ninth position due to points difference. Obregon at the other side dropped to the second place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Frayles. Hermosillo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Obregon will play on the road against Tijuana and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: F.RJ 23+8reb+4ast, B.Terrell 21+8reb+1ast, C.Donald 21+5reb+7ast, G.Kiandre 19+8reb+3ast, C.Gooden 7+2reb+2ast, S.Craig 5+2reb+1ast
Obregon: T.Farmer 20+8reb+4ast, D.Gaines 19+7reb+7ast, J.Perkins 17+7reb+8ast, J.House 16+1reb+3ast, J.Moss 15+5reb, A.Trice 5+2reb

Astros - Frayles 93-81

The game between Top Four teams took place in Guadalajara. First ranked host Astros (34-2) defeated their biggest opponent Frayles de Guasave (22-16) 93-81. Astros had a 33-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. American guard Sindarius Thornwell (196-1994, college: S.Carolina, agency: Diamond Sports) fired 23 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Jamaican Tyran De Lattibeaudiere (195-1991, college: Lamar, agency: Network Sports International) chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds. Astros' coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. American swingman Melik Martin (198-1999, college: Drexel) produced 20 points and American-South Sudanese forward Jay Pal (206-2000, college: SDSU, agency: JCK Sports Group) added 15 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. The victory was the tenth consecutive win for Astros. They maintain first place with 34-2 record. Loser Frayles de Guasave keep the second position with 16 games lost. They share it with Obregon. Astros will meet Angeles (#4) in the next round. Frayles will play against Toros and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Astros: T.Sindarius 23+7reb+3ast, B.Trey 19+4reb+3ast, D.Tyran 17+8reb+2ast, M.Mitchell 8+8reb+3ast, P.Chris 7+8reb, A.Moises 7
Frayles: M.Martin 20+3reb+1ast, J.Pal 15+7reb+2ast, T.Phipps 12+1ast, S.Nelson 10+3reb+2ast, D.Hodge 9+4reb+5ast, O.Octavio 8+3reb+2ast

Guaymas - Tijuana 80-83

There was no surprise when 10th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (15-23) were edged at home by fifth ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (19-19) 83-80 on Wednesday. American forward Perry Jones III (211-1991, college: Baylor) fired a double-double by scoring 27 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. The former international Fabian Jaimes (198-1992) chipped in 15 points and 8 rebounds. Tijuana Zonkeys' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) produced 23 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and Trinidad and Tobago center Johnny Hamilton (213-1994, college: UT Arlington) added 13 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Guaymas players scored in double figures. Tijuana maintains fifth place with 19-19 record. Loser Ostioneros de Guaymas keep the tenth position with 23 games lost. Tijuana will meet at home higher ranked Obregon (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Guaymas will play against Culiacan (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: J.Perry 27+11reb+3ast, J.Fabian 15+8reb, R.Shane 10+2reb+1ast, P.Akia 8+4reb, L.Jaquan 7+5reb, P.Zhuric 6+4reb+4ast
Guaymas: I.Jimond 23+7reb+7ast, J.Hamilton 13+8reb+1ast, A.Spears 12+1reb+7ast, R.Daniel 12+2reb+1ast, M.Agbonkpolo 10+2reb+1ast, D.Jorge 6+5reb+1ast

Mazatlan - Toros 115-126

No shocking result in a game in Mazatlan where ninth ranked Toros (17-21) won against bottom-ranked Venados (8-30) 126-115 on Wednesday. Toros shot the lights out from three sinking 20 long-distance shots on high 51.3 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Forward Jordan Glynn (200-1989, college: SF Austin) fired a double-double by scoring 40 points (!!!), 13 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Guard Avry Holmes (185-1994, college: Clemson) chipped in 30 points and 7 assists. Toros' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Guard Anthony Nelson (193-1998, college: Manhattan) produced 22 points and 5 assists and center Dakota Quinn (206-1997, college: MNU) added 17 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Toros and five Mazatlan players scored in double figures. Toros moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Culiacan. Loser Venados stay dead last with 30 lost games. Toros will meet league's second-placed Frayles in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Mazatlan will play against Los Mochis (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Toros: G.Jordan 40+13reb+6ast, H.Avry 30+2reb+7ast, H.Jericole 14+5reb+2ast, D.Gerard 10+4reb+1ast, A.Josue 9+1ast, M.Ivan 9+2ast
Mazatlan: A.Nelson 22+4reb+5ast, J.Taylor 22+3reb+2ast, D.White 20+2reb, J.Ledbetter 18+4reb+6ast, D.Quinn 17+10reb+1ast, S.Khydarius 16+7reb

Obregon - Hermosillo 97-88

Very expected game when 8th ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (17-23) was defeated on the road by third ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (22-16) 97-88 on Wednesday. Obregon made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. Obregon outrebounded Hermosillo 42-31 including 17 on the offensive glass. Obregon shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 52.0 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) fired a double-double by scoring 28 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Guard Isaac Hamilton (196-1994, college: UCLA) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Kiandre Gaddy (198-2001, college: Tarleton St., agency: BIG) produced 24 points and 7 rebounds and guard Donald Carey (196-1999, college: Maryland) added 20 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Obregon moved-up to second place, which they share with Frayles. Loser Rayos de Hermosillo dropped to the ninth position with 23 games lost. Obregon will meet Tijuana (#5) on the road in the next round. Hermosillo will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Obregon: F.Tony 28+13reb+6ast, H.Isaac 18+6reb+2ast, M.Justin 17+2reb, H.Jaden 9+3reb+3ast, P.Josh 7+3reb+9ast, G.Davonte 6+3reb+2ast
Hermosillo: K.Gaddy 24+7reb+1ast, D.Carey 20+4reb+5ast, J.Henderson 16+1reb+1ast, T.Bieshaar 8+8reb+1ast, C.Sword 8+4reb+1ast, T.Brown-Soares 5+2reb+3ast