Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Air Academy). They breezed past the Coronado Cougars to the tune of 39-6 on Thursday. The victory was nothing new for the Kadets as they're now sitting on three straight.
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 TDs. Sophia Mattix also deserves a shout-out for her two touchdowns.
Tess Heater
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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. Heater also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with six. She got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
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.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Air Academy will challenge rival Elizabeth at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Kadets 13, the Cardinals 12) so any points scored will be well earned. Meanwhile, Coronado is set to take on their familiar foe The Classical Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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