The DeSoto Thunderbirds had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They came out on top against Tunica Academy by a score of 38-31 on Friday. The victory was familiar territory for DeSoto who now have 13 in a row.
DeSoto's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Allie Reynolds, who scored six points along with 12 rebounds and five steals. Reynolds hasn't dropped below two steals for ten straight games. Emmy Barnes was another key contributor, scoring 11 points.
DeSoto has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 22 of their last 23 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 28-4 record this season. As for Tunica Academy, they still haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-8.
DeSoto didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 33-20 victory vs. Lamar Christian on the 17th. Tunica Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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