Basketball Recap: Amyah Jones' Big Game Can't Quite Lead Sultana over Burroughs

Sultana lost against Burroughs back in January of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Sultana Sultans took a hard 56-42 fall against the Burroughs Burros. While losing is never fun, the Sultans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 877th, while the Burros are ranked 361st).

Sultana lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Amyah Jones, who posted eight points along with 11 rebounds and three blocks. Jones is crushing it when it comes to boards: she's pulled down at least eight every time she's taken the court this season. Jayonna Waller was another key player, putting up 16 points along with seven boards and five steals.

Even though they lost, Sultana smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.

Jhavmine Ave was her usual excellent self, going 9 of 19 on her way to 23 points in addition to seven rebounds and six steals for Burroughs. The team also got some help courtesy of Serenity Haleman, who had five points along with nine boards and three steals.

Sultana's record is now 7-10. As for Burroughs, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 8-6 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sultana will take on Oak Hills at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Burroughs, they will face off against Hesperia at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Burroughs is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.2 points per game this season.