Memorial athletes in action: College basketball

The following women's basketball players, both with Memorial high school ties, have scheduled action this week:

Amber Orrange, Stanford University
Position: Guard
High school: Westbury Christian High School
This week:
Saturday, Nov. 17, at University of Hawaii, Manoa
Sunday, Nov. 18, versus University of Tennessee at Martin
About Orrange: Amber Orrange is a sophomore guard for Stanford University. She is a 2011 graduate of Westbury Christian High School in Houston where she was named to the Parade High School All-America Team in 2011. Orrange was also a 2011 MaxPreps All-American, 2011 McDonald's High School All-American, 2011 MaxPreps All-American. She was also named an All-Greater Houston Player of the Year and to the All-Greater Houston First Team by the Houston Chronicle in 2011. Orrange is from Houston and is the daughter of James and Elexa Orrange.

Fallon Ellis, Iowa State University
Position: Forward
High school: Westbury Christian High School
This week: Sunday, Nov. 18, versus University of North Dakota
About Ellis: Ellis is a sophomore forward and guard for Iowa State University. She is a 2010 graduate of Westbury Christian High School in Houston, where she was four-time letter winner for the Wildcats. Ellis earned all-state honors from the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches and TAPPS, was a 2011 McDonald's All-American game nominee, and also earned all-state honors as a junior. Ellis is from Missouri City and is the daughter of Sonya Watkins Ellis.