DeSoto has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 29.43 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Saturday. They were outmatched by the Leake Academy Rebels and fell 66-33. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Thunderbirds have suffered since November 18, 2024.
Several Thunderbirds players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Allie Reynolds, who posted ten points along with five boards and four steals. Reynolds is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last four games she's played. Carsyn Gore was another key player, putting up nine points.
Leake Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Addie Crowe, who went 6 of 8 on her way to 16 points and three steals. The dominant performance gave Crowe a new career-high in points. The team also got some help courtesy of Marleigh Myers, who went 5 of 6 on her way to 10 points and seven rebounds.
| 12/21/24 vs Leake Academy | 33-66 |
| 12/20/24 vs Tunica Academy | 54-41 |
| 12/17/24 @ West Memphis Christian | 77-42 |
| 12/16/24 vs Marvell Academy | 67-25 |
| 12/13/24 vs North Sunflower Academy | 67-13 |
DeSoto moved to 18-3 with that loss, which also ended their seven-game winning streak. As for Leake Academy, the win keeps them at an undefeated 21-0.
DeSoto does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Leake Academy, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 36-30 victory against Choctaw Central on the 27th.
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