Leake Academy meant business on Saturday, getting buckets from all over the court against a Thunderbirds squad that has allowed just 29.43 points per contest. The Leake Academy Rebels simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the DeSoto Thunderbirds 66-33. The Rebels have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 13 games by 23 points or more this season.
Leake Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Addie Crowe out in front who went 6 for 8 on her way to 16 points and three steals. The dominant performance gave Crowe a new career-high in points. Marleigh Myers was another key player, going 5 of 6 on her way to 10 points and seven rebounds.
Leake Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 19 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as DeSoto only racked up seven assists.
DeSoto's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Allie Reynolds, who posted ten points along with five boards and four steals. Reynolds has been hot recently, having posted three or more steals the last four times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Carsyn Gore, who put up nine points.
Rebels
| 12/21/24 vs DeSoto | 66-33 |
| 12/20/24 vs Central Hinds Academy | 50-22 |
| 12/19/24 vs East Rankin Academy | 48-37 |
| 12/14/24 @ Jackson Prep | 42-40 |
| 12/13/24 @ Lamar | 73-36 |
| + 16 more games |
The win keeps them at an undefeated 21-0. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.1 points per game. As for DeSoto, with the loss, they broke their seven-game winning streak and moved their record to 18-3.
Leake Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 36-30 victory against Choctaw Central on the 27th. DeSoto does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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