Basketball Recap: Make It 13 in a Row for Desoto

By Team Reports Feb 10, 2025, 8:59am

Basketball Recap: DeSoto Thunderbirds vs. Tunica Academy Blue Devils

Thunderbirds

Previous Games

02/08/25 vs Tunica Academy49-35
02/07/25 vs Benton Academy56-48
02/04/25 vs Deer Creek71-7
02/01/25 vs Tunica Academy65-31
01/30/25 vs West Memphis Christian65-37
+ 8 more games

With a playoff win on the line, DeSoto rose to the challenge on Saturday. They strolled past the Tunica Academy Blue Devils with points to spare, taking the game 49-35. Winning may never get old, but the Thunderbirds sure are getting used to it with their 13th in a row.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead DeSoto to victory, but perhaps none more so than Kylee Jo Holder, who went 5 for 10 to rack up 10 points along with six boards and three steals. What's more, Holder also racked up four assists, the most she's had since back in December of 2024. Allie Reynolds was another key player, putting up eight points in addition to six rebounds and three steals.

DeSoto smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive rebound total in three consecutive games.

DeSoto's victory bumped their record up to 31-3. As for Tunica Academy, they are on an 18-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-10.

Looking ahead, DeSoto will challenge Sylva Bay Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. DeSoto is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 52.5 points per game this season. Tunica Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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