DeSoto put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They managed a 42-36 victory over the Kirk Academy Raiders. This was payback for the Thunderbirds, who suffered a 39-36 loss the last time these two teams met.
DeSoto's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Emmy Barnes, who scored 15 points along with six rebounds and two steals. Barnes is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played. Allie Reynolds was another key player, scoring eight points along with seven rebounds and two steals.
DeSoto smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in five consecutive matches dating back to last season.
DeSoto pushed their record up to 4-0 with the victory, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season.
DeSoto won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Winona Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. DeSoto's defense has only allowed 24.2 points per game this season, so Winona Christian's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Kirk Academy, they and Columbus Christian Academy will face off at 6:50 p.m. on Wednesday without much rest after finishing up games yesterday.
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