Air Academy lost against Discovery Canyon back in January and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Air Academy Kadets fell just short of the Discovery Canyon Thunder by a score of 53-51. While losing is never fun, the Kadets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 210th, while the Thunder are ranked 29th).
Noah Eckels was his usual excellent self, going 11 of 15 to rack up 28 points for Discovery Canyon. With that strong performance, Eckels is now averaging an impressive 15.6 points per game. Hugh Tarpenning was another key player, dropping a double-double on 12 points and ten rebounds.
Air Academy has traveled a rocky road recently having lost 11 of their last 12 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-14 record this season. As for Discovery Canyon, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 15-4.
Looking ahead, Air Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Cheyenne Mountain at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Discovery Canyon, they won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Mesa Ridge at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Mesa Ridge will roll in looking for their 17th straight victory, something Discovery Canyon surely won't give up without a fight.
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