Basketball Recap: Strathmore Victorious

Amerah Ambriz

Blocked Shots

12/09/25 vs Tulare Western	5
11/20/25 @ Sanger	4
12/02/25 @ Orosi	3
11/21/25 vs Tulare Western	2
11/22/25 vs Exeter	1

Tulare Western came into Tuesday's contest looking for another win against Strathmore, but Amerah Ambriz wouldn't allow it. The Spartans snuck past the Mustangs with a 38-34 victory on Tuesday for which the team can thank Ambriz, who shot 53% from the field to rack up 22 points in addition to five rebounds and five blocks. She is becoming a predictor of Strathmore's success: when she posts at least three blocks the team is 2-1 (and 1-4 when she doesn't).

When it comes to explaining why Tulare Western lost, don't look at Ylissa Pinzon. Despite the final result, she posted eight points along with ten boards and six steals. Pinzon is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least three every time she's taken the court this season. Aubrey Olivera was another key player, putting up six points and eight rebounds.

Strathmore's record now sits at 3-5. As for Tulare Western, they now have a losing record of 2-3.

Strathmore has already played their next matchup, a 37-22 win against Selma on the 11th. As for Tulare Western, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 35-31 loss against Golden West on the 10th.