Air Academy entered their tilt with Coronado on Thursday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Cougars 39-6. That's more bragging rights for the Kadets, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Air Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Nadia Anderson out in front who threw for 270 yards and three touchdowns. Sophia Mattix was another key player, gaining 56 total yards and two touchdowns.
Air Academy didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Coronado to a completion percentage of just 50%. The team can thank Emma Mitev for the heroic effort on defense: she. Air Academy wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 62.5%.
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Air Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off six passes before the game was over. Tess Heater and Alli Dreessen were the leaders of the group effort as each produced two apiece. The game marked Heater's first with multiple interceptions this season. She got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Despite the loss, Coronado still got an impressive performance from Sara Christensen, who picked up 68 receiving yards and one TD. Christensen didn't just play on offense: she also made three total tackles and defended one pass in addition to snagging an interception.
Air Academy's victory bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Coronado, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-6.
Air Academy didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, an 18-12 loss against Elizabeth on the 30th. As for Coronado, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 48-7 defeat against The Classical Academy on the 30th.
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