Air Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They received a blow as they fell 66-49 to the Palmer Terrors. 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 215th, while the Terrors are ranked 67th).
Air Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tommy Tygart, who went 6-for-11 to rack up 17 points. Another player making a difference was Brody Winnett, who posted nine points and three steals.
J'Twane Mike was his usual excellent self, going 11-for-18 on his way to 25 points along with seven rebounds and four steals for Palmer. Mike's evening made it four games in a row in which he has scored at least 17 points. Ayden Yunker was another key player, putting up nine points in addition to five boards and three steals.
Air Academy's loss dropped their record down to 3-18. As for Palmer, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-8 record this season.
Air Academy has already played their next matchup, a 69-26 defeat against Lutheran on the 20th. As for Palmer, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 59-30 victory against Canon City on the 20th.
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