Preview: Mossyrock Vikings vs. Washington School for the Deaf Terriers
Mossyrock is 4-0 against Washington School for the Deaf since May of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. Having just played yesterday, the Mossyrock Vikings will get right back to it and host the Washington School for the Deaf Terriers at 7:00 p.m. on January 23rd. The timing is sure in Mossyrock's favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while Washington School for the Deaf has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road.
Even though Mossyrock has not done well against Willapa Valley recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. Mossyrock came out on top in a nail-biter against Willapa Valley and snuck past 50-48. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win Mossyrock has posted yet this season.
Meanwhile, Washington School for the Deaf fought the good fight in their overtime game against Phoenix Day School for the Deaf on Saturday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Roadrunners by a score of 51-49. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss Washington School for the Deaf has suffered yet this season.
Despite the loss, Washington School for the Deaf saw an underclassman step up: Nathan Yerkes scored 15 points along with eight steals. Yerkes is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Julian Robinson, who scored 13 points along with seven rebounds and five steals.
Mossyrock's victory bumped their record up to 9-6. As for Washington School for the Deaf, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-9.
Mossyrock took their win against Washington School for the Deaf in their previous matchup back in December of 2023 by a conclusive 71-45. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Robinson, who scored 14 points along with seven rebounds and four steals. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Mossyrock still be able to contain him? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
