Tunica Academy and DeSoto squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Tunica Academy had to settle for second. The game between them and the DeSoto Thunderbirds didn't end well, with the Tunica Academy Blue Devils falling 49-35. The defeat leaves the Blue Devils without a win on the season.
DeSoto's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kylee Jo Holder, who went 5 for 10 en route to 10 points along with six rebounds and three steals. What's more, Holder also racked up four assists, the most she's had since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Allie Reynolds, who posted eight points in addition to six boards and three steals.
Tunica Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-10. As for DeSoto, the win was the 13th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 31-3.
Tunica Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for DeSoto, they will take on 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.
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