Basketball Recap: The Ambrose School Now 9-3 over Last 12 Games

The Ambrose School had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They skirted past the Soda Springs Cardinals 56-54. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Archers have posted since January 24, 2024.

Lincoln Mathis

Rebounds

02/05/25 vs Melba	14
12/14/24 vs Royal	14
01/23/25 vs Marsing	13
12/12/24 vs Non Varsity Tournament Opponent	13
03/06/25 vs Soda Springs	11
+ 18 more games

The Ambrose School got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Lincoln Mathis out in front who dropped a double-double with 22 points and 11 boards. Mathis is becoming a predictor of The Ambrose School's success: when he posts at least eight rebounds the team is 14-5 (and 2-3 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Mark Yenor, who posted seven points in addition to 13 boards and four blocks.

The Ambrose School has been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 12 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-8 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 66.2 points over those games. This is the second loss in a row for Soda Springs and nudges their season record down to 14-11.

The Ambrose School didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 52-51 loss against Declo on the 7th. As for Soda Springs, they have also already played their next contest, a 65-56 victory against Orofino on the 7th.