Basketball Game Preview: Fillmore Flashes vs. Carpinteria Warriors + Official Tickets

Fillmore is preparing for their first league matchup of the season on Tuesday. They will look to defend their home court against the Carpinteria Warriors at 7:00 p.m. Fillmore has given up an average of 65.2 points per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

On Tuesday, Fillmore ended up a good deal behind Rio Mesa and lost 77-58. The Flashes haven't had much luck with the Spartans recently, as the team has come up short the last eight times they've met.

Defeat or not, Fillmore got some senior leadership from Brendan Banks-Speed and Octavio Orozco. Banks-Speed posted 23 points and five steals, while Orozco dropped a double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds. That was a full 39.7% of the Flashes' points, marking the third time in a row Banks-Speed has had more than a third of the team's points. Brendon Palushaj was another key player, putting up four points.

Meanwhile, Carpinteria scored the most points they've had this season on Saturday, but it wasn't enough. They fell just short of The Palmdale Aerospace Academy by a score of 55-52. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Warriors have suffered since December 12, 2024.

Carpinteria's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Fillmore, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.

Fillmore couldn't quite get it done against Carpinteria in their previous matchup back in January as they fell 54-45. Will the Flashes have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.