Douglas County had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They were dealt a 75-22 loss at the hands of the Air Academy Kadets on Tuesday. The Huskies were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Kadets apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2022.
Despite the loss, Douglas County saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Megan Thorne went 5 for 7 en route to 10 points.
Air Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tatyonna Brown, who almost dropped a double-double on 25 points and nine rebounds. Another player making a difference was Kinley Asp, who went 7 for 10 en route to 18 points plus six assists and four steals.
Douglas County has already played their next game, a 50-44 win against St. Michael's on the 6th. As for Air Academy, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 56-38 victory against Doherty on the 5th.
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